A-ha 's songs have been covered or sampled by several artists . The band 's songs have also been covered in various languages . Examples : Following the success of their debut , the band was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1986 but did not win . A-ha did win eight MTV Video Music Awards , six for " Take On Me " and two for " The Sun Always Shines on TV " . " Take On Me " was also nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Video at the American Music Awards of 1986 . A-ha have won 10 Spellemannprisen awards , the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammy Awards
American Music Awards of 1986
American Music Awards of 1986
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