A-ha - The Living Daylights (album Version) -
: Barry reportedly found the band difficult to work with, famously referring to them as "Hitler Youth". The tension arose from a-ha's desire for a harder synth hook, while Barry favored his symphonic arrangement.
: The soundtrack version is heavy on Barry’s orchestral strings and dramatic flair. The 1988 album version (4:46) is longer than the film version (4:14) and features a more electronic, synth-pop arrangement that the band felt better represented their "artistic vision". a-ha - The Living Daylights (Album Version)
The existence of two versions was born out of a notoriously difficult collaboration between a-ha and veteran Bond composer . : Barry reportedly found the band difficult to