Song

Take On Me

A-ha · Hunting High and Low · 1985

low confidence

editorial meaning/overview is present + related listening context is present. Why?

The headline number is a modeled annual revenue range because a specific artist-side split is not available yet.

Modeled artist-side range $180K-$550K/year
Gross track revenue Not separated on this page
Ownership context High-level only
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 22, 2026
Take On Me by A-ha

Short Answer

How much money does Take On Me make?

Take On Me by A-ha earns an estimated $180K-$550K/year per year from streaming, licensing, and long-tail catalog replay value.

Takeaway: Take On Me keeps earning because it still shows up in long-tail streaming, playlist rotation, and broader catalog memory.

Its melody, vocal leap, and iconic identity keep the song commercially durable across generations.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 50% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 1985 and still shows earnings power roughly 41 years later
  • Ranks #1 among 2 tracked songs for A-ha
  • 2 tracks on the linked album page
  • External listening links available
  • low confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Streaming and nostalgia playlists sustain repeat listening.
  • Its instantly recognizable identity keeps it highly discoverable.
  • Sync and documentary use help renew demand.

Take On Me sits in the top 50% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 41 years after release.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

How It Compares

Take On Me is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
Take On Me
current page
A-ha $365,000
The Sun Always Shines on T.V.
same artist · same album
A-ha $115,000
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
same era · similar earnings band
Tears for Fears $335,000
Money for Nothing
same era · similar earnings band
Dire Straits $400,000

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More Questions About Take On Me

How much did Take On Me make in total?

Take On Me does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does Take On Me make per stream?

Take On Me does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns Take On Me?

Take On Me by A-ha is conservatively modeled from the best available catalog and platform signals, but the exact master and publishing splits are not fully public.

Show ownership and assumptions

Take On Me by A-ha is conservatively modeled from the best available catalog and platform signals, but the exact master and publishing splits are not fully public.

Supporting Revenue Context

Streaming and nostalgia playlists sustain repeat listening.
Its instantly recognizable identity keeps it highly discoverable.
Sync and documentary use help renew demand.
Lifetime estimateThe strongest catalog songs can continue to earn for many years if they remain easy to place, easy to remember, and easy to replay.

Modeled top-line estimate

The headline number is a modeled annual revenue range because a specific artist-side split is not available yet.

  • Gross track revenue is not shown separately here, so the page emphasizes the best available directional estimate.
  • Ownership context is incomplete here, so the estimate should be treated as directional rather than contract-precise.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

Read the full site methodology.

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