(1959-09-14) 14 September 1959 (age 64) Kongsberg, Norway
Genres
Synth-pop
new wave
pop rock
alternative rock
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
musician
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
Years active
1982–present
Labels
Polydor
Warner Bros.
KKV/BMG Norway
Member of
A-ha
Musical artist
Morten Harket (Norwegian pronunciation:[mʊ̂ʈːn̩ˈhɑ̀ɾkət]; born 14 September 1959[1]) is a Norwegian singer and songwriter who is the lead vocalist of the synth-pop band a-ha.
a-ha has released 11 studio albums to date [as of 2023], and topped the charts internationally after their breakthrough hit "Take On Me" in 1985.[2] Harket has also released six solo albums. Before joining a-ha in 1982, Harket had appeared on the Oslo club scene as the singer for blues outfit Souldier Blue.
Harket was named a Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success.
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MortenHarket (Norwegian pronunciation: [mʊ̂ʈːn̩ ˈhɑ̀ɾkət]; born 14 September 1959) is a Norwegian singer and songwriter who is the lead vocalist of the...
resonant thanks to MortenHarket's touching vocal delicacy." "Take On Me" A 23-second sample from "Take On Me", featuring Harket's high-pitched falsetto...
procession), the songs are in English. At the request of A-ha frontman MortenHarket, A-ha performed the Fakkeltog song "The Vacant" (renamed "Sox of the...
This is a list of MortenHarket awards. For his awards with a-ha see List of a-ha awards. The three members of a-ha, MortenHarket, Magne Furuholmen and...
Letter from Egypt is the fourth studio album by Norwegian singer MortenHarket, released on May 19, 2008. It is his first album since 1996 and second...
released with artists such as Hurts, Lana Del Rey, Newton Faulkner, MortenHarket, Will Young, Nicole Scherzinger, Olly Murs, Pixie Lott and Kristina...
The song interpolates "Take On Me" by a-ha, written and composed by MortenHarket, Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, and Magne Furuholmen. "Feel This Moment" received...
Kind of Christmas Card" is the debut solo single by Norwegian singer MortenHarket from a-ha, released in August 1995 by Warner Bros. as the first single...
(165). All tracks are written by Pål Waaktaar, except where noted A-ha MortenHarket – lead and backing vocals Magne Furuholmen – keyboards, bass programming...
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broadcaster Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) and presented by Ingvild Bryn and MortenHarket, the contest was held in Norway following the country's victory at the...
renowned Norwegian actor Dennis Storhøi and also stars 1980s pop idol MortenHarket in a minor role. Kamilla and the Thief was a huge success in Norway...
Grimstad. Artists including Bjørn Eidsvåg, a-ha, Ole Edvard Antonsen and MortenHarket celebrated the victims' lives from the stage at the granite quarry in...
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composed by Pal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen; the band's vocalist MortenHarket did not contribute to the songwriting as he had on their first album...
Poetenes Evangelium is the debut solo album by Norwegian singer MortenHarket, released in 1993 on the label Kirkelig Kulturverksted. The title translates...
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sign off "forever yours". Words by MortenHarket and Ole Sverre Olsen Music by Magne Furuholmen and MortenHarket Produced by Stephen Hague and Martin...
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