Hunting High and Low (A-ha song)


"Hunting High and Low" is a song by the Norwegian band A-ha. It was released in 1986 as the final single from the band's debut album of the same name.

Release and reception

"Hunting High and Low" was released in the summer of 1986 and became the third most successful single from Hunting High and Low on the charts and one of the band's most recognizable and popular songs. The song did not chart in the U.S., but was a Top 5 hit in Britain and in Ireland.
The original album version was produced by Tony Mansfield and is played with synthesizers. For release as a single, the track was remixed, containing additional production by Alan Tarney and features an orchestra.

Music video

The video was directed by Steve Barron, and once again utilises animation techniques which show singer Morten Harket "morphing" into various animals. In 1986, the British TV show Blue Peter featured a special documentary on the making of the "Hunting High and Low" video.

Formats and track listing

7": Warner Bros. / W 6663 (UK)

;Side one
  1. "Hunting High and Low" - 3:45
;Side two
  1. "The Blue Sky" - 3:12
;Side one
  1. "Hunting High and Low" - 6:03
;Side two
  1. "Hunting High and Low" - 3:45
  2. "The Blue Sky" - 3:12
;Side one
  1. "Hunting High and Low" - 3:45
;Side two
  1. "And You Tell Me" - 1:52
;Side one
  1. "Hunting High and Low" - 6:03
;Side two
  1. "Train of Thought" - 7:00
  2. "And You Tell Me" - 1:52
Chart Peak
Australia 33
Austrian Singles Chart24
Belgian Singles Chart16
Danish Singles Chart8
French Singles Chart4
German Singles Chart11
Irish Singles Chart4
Italian Singles Chart10
New Zealand Singles Chart25
Netherlands 9
Norwegian Singles Chart10
UK Singles Chart5

Year-end charts

Certifications