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‘Take On Me’ video reaches milestone on YouTube

By Matt Small

The 1980s hit “Take On Me” has reached 1 billion views on YouTube.

The hit from “A-ha” is the second music video from that era to hit the benchmark, WTOP news partner CNN reported.

The band released the song back in 1985, but the memorable video wasn’t uploaded to YouTube until 2010.

“Sweet Child O’ Mine” is the only other ’80s video to reach 1 billion views.

Do you remember? It’s a special night for Earth, Wind & Fire fans

By Rick Massimo
It’s that time of year again – the 21st night of September, made famous in Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1978 hit “September,” one of their catchiest, most beautiful songs. The group hits on all cylinders: a trademark indestructible groove; horn section passages that reveal new subtleties even on the third or fourth listen; a bass part by the incomparable Verdine White that makes a virtual concerto for bass players; wistful lyrics about blue talk, love and memory; and the soaring, interlocking voices of the late Maurice White and soprano Philip Bailey.
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