Summer Moved On

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About Summer Moved On

"Summer Moved On" is a song by Norwegian band A-ha which became their first single in more than six years. The album Minor Earth Major Sky was released in the UK on 22 May 2000, having been released in much of Europe on 27 March. The song was originally hastily written after A-ha agreed to a one-time reunion at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in 1998. The song became a number-one radio hit in much of Europe, including topping the chart in the band's native Norway, and the band has continued to record and perform together to significant international success, though that success has not extended to the United States, where their recent work has gone unreleased. The song sold 2,500,000 copies worldwide. It was this song in which Morten Harket achieved the European record for the longest note held in a top 40 pop song; Harket sustains a chest voice note for 20.2 seconds (8 measures). 


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2000
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Summer moved on
And the way it goes, you can't tag along
Honey moved out
And the way it went Leaves no doubt

Moments will pass
In the morning light I found out
Seasons can't last
And there's just one thing left to ask

Stay, don't just walk away
And leave me another day
A day just like today
With nobody else around

Friendships move on
Until the day you can't get along
Handshakes unfold
And the way it goes, no one knows

Moments will pass
In the morning light I found out
Reasons can't last
So there's just one thing left to ask

Stay, don't just walk away
And leave me another day
A day just like today
Stay, don't just walk away
With nobody else around

Reasons can't last
And there's just one thing 
Left to ask

Stay, don't just walk away
And leave me another day
A day just like today
Stay, don't just walk away
With nobody else around

Summer moved on

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a-ha

A-ha (stylized a-ha; Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɑːhɑ]) was a Norwegian pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. The band was founded by Morten Harket (vocals), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards), and Pål Waaktaar (guitars). The group initially rose to fame during the mid-1980s after being discovered by musician and producer John Ratcliff and had continued global success in the 1990s and 2000s. more »

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Written by: MAGNE FURUHOLMEN, MORTEN HARKET, PAL WAAKTAAR

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10 facts about this song

Release & Reception
"Summer Moved On" was released as a single in 2000, which is known as a-ha’s comeback song after their hiatus in the mid-90s. - Despite releasing in a relatively later period of their career, it turned out a big hit in several European countries including the UK.
Charitable Contribution
Funds from the song's release in Norway went to a charity for victims of the 1999 Kosovo War in Southeastern Europe.
Song Structure
Lead singer Morten Harket is known for holding a 20.2-second note in the song, one of the longest in mainstream pop music.
Band's Achievement
The song became a-ha's first number 1 single in their home country, Norway and reached number 33 in the UK.
Song Theme
The song evokes a feeling of nostalgia, reflecting on the inevitability of time passing and things changing.
Contributing Artists
The track was written by band members Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen.
Music Video
The music video of the song, beautifully showcases a desolate, quasi-desert atmosphere, representing the theme of change and transience.
Album Release
"Summer Moved On" is from their 6th studio album, "Minor Earth Major Sky."
Recognition
The song won the 2000 Spellemann award (the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammys) for the hit of the year.
Record
The singer, Morten Harket holds the record for the longest note held in a Top 40 pop song which is in this song "Summer Moved On". This song allows Harket to showcase his impressive vocal range, clearing the path for him to break this record.

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