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Paul Elliott

“A kid called Chris Martin was reaching out for music and A-ha became part of his story”: The deep connection between modern rock giants Coldplay and ’80s pop legends A-ha

A-ha in 1987.

They had their biggest hits in the ’80s, but when A-ha made their comeback in the 2000s they enjoyed a level of critical acclaim they’d never had before – with a little help from some famous fans.

The Norwegian trio – singer Morten Harket, guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and keyboard player Magne Furuholmen – had become one of the world’s leading pop acts in the ’80s with hits including Take On Me, The Sun Always Shines on TV, Hunting High And Low, I’ve Been Losing You and The Living Daylights.

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