d) “Take on Me” by A-ha

The music video for “Take on Me” by A-ha, directed by Steve Barron in 1985, is considered groundbreaking for its use of animation. The video, which blends pencil-sketch animation with live-action, was innovative for its time and became a staple of MTV’s rotation. Its distinctive style and storytelling captivated viewers, making it one of the most memorable music videos of the 1980s. The video’s success helped propel the song to the top of the charts and solidified A-ha’s place in pop culture. It remains a significant example of the power of music videos in elevating songs to iconic status.