Pål Waaktaar-Savoy | Vibepedia

Pål Waaktaar-Savoy, born September 6, 1961, in Oslo, Norway, is a Norwegian musician, songwriter, and guitarist, globally recognized as a principal architect of the iconic synth-pop band [[a-ha]]. With a career spanning over four decades, Waaktaar-Savoy has penned or co-penned the majority of a-ha's most celebrated hits, including the enduring global smash "[[Take On Me]]", the dramatic "[[The Sun Always Shines on T.V.]]", and the 1987 [[James Bond|James Bond]] theme, "[[The Living Daylights]]". His distinctive guitar work and melodic sensibilities have been instrumental in a-ha's sales of over 50 million albums worldwide. Beyond his musical prowess, Waaktaar-Savoy is also an accomplished painter, showcasing a parallel artistic sensibility. His contributions to Norwegian music and culture were formally recognized with a knighthood as a First Class Knight of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald V.