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 ( conducted by Anne Dudley ).

Coldplay, who have made their admiration of A-ha known, have been known to perform this song in concert.

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

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

 * Side one
 * 1) "Hunting High and Low" (Remix) - 3:45
 * Side two
 * 1) "The Blue Sky" (Demo Version) - 3:12
 * Track 1 is produced by Tony Mansfield, additional production by Alan Tarney.

12": Warner Bros. / W 6663T (UK)

 * Side one
 * 1) "Hunting High and Low" (Extended Version) - 6:03
 * Side two
 * 1) "Hunting High and Low" (Remix) - 3:45
 * 2) "The Blue Sky" (Demo Version) - 3:12
 * Track 1 is produced by Tony Mansfield, additional production by Alan Tarney.

7": Warner Bros. / 9 28684-7 (US)

 * Side one
 * 1) "Hunting High and Low" (Remix) - 3:45
 * Side two
 * 1) "And You Tell Me" (Demo Version) - 1:52
 * Track 1 is produced by Tony Mansfield, additional production by Alan Tarney.

12": Warner Bros. / 9 20478-0 (US)

 * Side one
 * 1) "Hunting High and Low" (Extended Remix) - 6:03
 * Side two
 * 1) "Train of Thought" (Reflection Mix) - 7:00
 * 2) "And You Tell Me" (Demo Version) - 1:52


 * Track 1 is the same version as the "Extended Version", produced by Tony Mansfield, additional production by Alan Tarney.
 * "Train of Thought" (Reflection Mix) is the same version as the "Steve Thompson Mix" & "The U.S. Mix".