a-ha - The Sun Always Shines on TV (Countdown, 1988)

TV performance by a-ha with 'The Sun Always Shines On TV' on Dutch popshow “Countdown”.

The television show was broadcasted by Veronica from 1976 to 1993 and was "Europe's Number 1 Rock Show" with performances by the greatest artists from all over the world like Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, U2, The Police, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz, Depeche Mode, New Order, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran, R.E.M., Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Cure, Run DMC, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, New Kids On The Block, LL Cool J.

Countdown has been owned since 2016 by the American company Reelin’ In The Years Productions & the Dutch company Double 2 BV. The Countdown archive contains thousands of unique musical performances, interviews and concert appearances by the greatest rock, R&B, pop, new wave and rap/hip-hop artists of the era. The archive is fully digitized and catalogued and is available for licensing to all forms of media worldwide.

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Het Nederlandse televisieprogramma "Countdown" was van 1976 t/m 1993 “Europe’s Number 1 Rock Show” en werd uitgezonden bij Veronica. Later werd het programma ook uitgezonden in het buitenland en was het op z'n hoogtepunt in meer dan 20 landen op televisie te zien.

Gedurende deze 17 jaar muziekgeschiedenis zijn er opnames gemaakt met talloze internationale sterren, zoals Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, U2, The Police, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz, Depeche Mode, New Order, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran, R.E.M., Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Cure, Run DMC, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, New Kids On The Block, LL Cool J.

Uiteraard kwamen Nederlandse top-acts als Doe Maar, Andre Hazes, Herman Brood, Frank Boeijen, Spargo, Golden Earring, Time Bandits, De Dijk, De Raggende Manne, Hans de Booij, Gerard Joling, Drukwerk ook langs voor een optreden in Bussum.

Countdown werd gepresenteerd door oa Lex Harding, Erik de Zwart, Adam Curry, Simone Walraven Wessel van Diepen, Jeroen van Inkel, Rob Stenders, Simone Angel en Jasper Faber.

#aha

[bengmelea]

Morten Harket was 28-29 years old in 1988 when he sang this song. He's got it all, looks and a voice! In 2023 he's 64 years old. still sings, and still has that look, and voice!

[demetriusmota]

Without a doubt A-ha belongs to the Olympus of Pop! What compositions, what wonderful sound!

[lanngo]

I know that he has a great voice but, please, let’s not forget that A-HA has 2 other great talented people too.

[jograham]

Who else could wear a knitted waistcoat & still look as handsome as this guy, right?!

[jenniferdnoseworthy]

Let’s take a moment to appreciate those cheekbones and the fact that he’s still a very good looking man. Great genes.

[joseignacioarevalo]

the 80´s was the queen of the music, i dont have any question

[bluepandaman]

Been listening to these dudes since the 80s and didn't realize how handsome the lead dude is.

[marjolein]

Please go back in the 80 s so much fun than now.
The sun always shined on tv.

[robertmas]

One of the greatest band from the 80's

[davidjames]

This vocalist is amazing. WTH do we have today that even comes close? Prove me wrong

[Tasha-ce]

О, органичен... гармоничен... безупречен....🤩🤩🤩

[edwin.jansen]

All the 80s teenage girls had only one poster above their bed. Musically this band was masterful in every way and what a voice! We sat for CountDown every Friday glued to the tv!

[princewurst]

I just found out that Pål Waaktaar (the guitarist on the left) wrote all of the songs on their debut album - including this one and the song still sounds great.
Genius!

[DavidCotten-mvdi]

Young and gorgeous only for a few years in life.😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

[KyliePanozzo-xsps]

Lead singer has the most fantastic voice ❤❤❤❤

[HellPatrol]

This is one of A-ha 's greatest songs. Absolute brilliance. The throbbing, pulsating bass hitting you before the snare hits, along with Morten's vocals is goosebumps stuff. Epic. Hunting high and low is my #1 and an absolute masterpiece of an album.

[kevindoyle]

Chap on the drums here is Matt Letley. He later became a member of UK rock band Status Quo from 2000 to 2013.

[gilbertoalveslopes]

This song represents all the magic and energy of the 80's. Thanks for the post.

[sianwilliams-ctnx]

the best sounds to echo out of this world

[kjhkang]

I think the best song of AHA's is the sun always shine on TV .