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a-ha unveil ‘You Have What It Takes’ from new album ‘True North’

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
October 2, 2022
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a-ha have released You Have What It Takes as the latest single from their 11th album ‘True North’. 

The track is the second to be lifted from the project, following lead release I’m In, and is once-again written by Magne Furoholmen.

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He says: “We live in increasingly confusing and volatile times, and there are things we often forget to express enough – to each other, to our children, our loved ones, our friends, and the generation growing up. 

“If we want changes for the better, it starts with people who care enough to stand up for their ideals and for the rest of us to support them. 

“I have great hope for the future when I see the courage and conviction of the young. They have it, and so do you. YOU have what it takes!”  

‘True North’ was conceived when Morten Harket, Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen decided to record their first session for the LP just 90km above the Arctic Circle.

As they continued to work with the Norwegian orchestra, Arctic Philharmonic, the group opted to record the entire process, sharing their collective connection to the environment in the accompanying film of the same name.  

“’True North’ is a letter from a-ha, from the Arctic Circle, a poem from the far north of Norway,” says Magne.

Paul continues: “First, we had the idea to record a studio session live. Then, to film a studio session. 

“That grew into more of a production with the Norwegian orchestra, the Arctic Philharmonic, who we have collaborated with.”

‘True North’ is out October 21 and available to pre-order now.

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Connor Gotto

Founder and editor of RETROPOP. Self-proclaimed pop aficionado. Usually seen with a wine in hand.

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