A-ha became the first Norwegian band to have a number-one hit in the U.S. The popularity of “Take on Me” earned the band a spot on the American television series Soul Train in 1985, making them one of the few white artists to appear on the black music-oriented show. (Earlier Soul Train appearances by white artists included Gino Vanelli , Elton John , David Bowie , Hall & Oates , Sheena Easton , Pet Shop Boys , Michael McDonald , and Teena Marie .)
first Norwegian number-one hit in U.S.
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