As most people beyond a certain age will remember, A-Ha burst out of Norway in the early Eighties to rule the charts. Take On Me, their first hit, went to number one in the US and two in the UK and the band went on to become one of the best-selling bands of the decade.

The Nineties, however, were a different matter and they became as unfashionable as a pair of pastel espadrilles. Their final pre-split effort, Memorial Beach, was a flop and they went their separate ways in 1994.

Various solo projects failed to approach the dizzy heights of A-Ha's success, and they reformed in 1998 leading to a sell-out gig at the Royal Albert Hall.

Tarnished by the naff Eighties tag, A-Ha's very name can still induce smirks. But are they really uncool?

Perhaps not. U2, Morrissey, Keane, Travis and Madonna are proud to be fans and Coldplay collaborated with founder member Magne Furuholmen on his solo album.

Not only is it acceptable to sing along to Take On Me when it comes on in the pub, it's virtually expected and, five years into their comeback, the band have just released their eighth album, which was well received.

"Elegant adult pop rock," said the Evening Standard; "musically and emotionally deep," said The Times.

Now aged 46, Morten has still got those cheekbones and can still hit those high notes. How A-Ha must feel the stinging criticism of their detractors as they set off on their latest stadium tour, which sees them play Wembley.

We may mock, but it seems they've had the last laugh.

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