You Are the One (A-ha song) explained

You Are the One
Cover:You are the one aha.jpg
Type:single
Artist:A-ha
Album:Stay on These Roads
B-Side:"Out of Blue Comes Green" (Album Version)
Released:21 November 1988[1]
Length:3:51
Label:Warner Bros.
Producer:Alan Tarney
Prev Title:Touchy!
Prev Year:1988
Next Title:There's Never a Forever Thing
Next Year:1989

"You Are the One" is a song by Norwegian band A-ha, released as the fourth single from their third studio album, Stay on These Roads (1988). It was remixed by Justin Strauss for single release. The music video was filmed in New York City.

Music video

The music video was shot in New York and includes scenes from and around The Moondance Diner. The Moondance Diner was a diner in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, located at 88 Sixth Avenue, between Grand Street and Canal Street.

Crtical reception

A review in Pan-European magazine Music & Media stated: "After the heaviness of "Blood" this is the perfect follow-up to "Touchy". A lighthearted and immensely likeable song".[2]

Track listings

  1. "You Are the One" (Remix) - 3:47
  2. "Out of Blue Comes Green" (Album Version) - 6:41

Track 1 is remixed by Justin Strauss

  1. "You Are the One" (12″ Remix) - 6:31
  2. "You Are the One" (Instrumental) - 3:56
  3. "Out of Blue Comes Green" (Album Version) - 6:41

Also released as a 12-inch picture disc (W 7636TP)

Track 1 is remixed by Justin Strauss

  1. "You Are the One" (7″ Remix) - 3:47
  2. Scoundrel Days (Album Version) - 3:56
  3. "Out of Blue Comes Green" (Album Version) - 6:41

Notes and References

  1. Robin Smith . 19 November 1988 . News: Releases . . 6 . 0144-5804.
  2. Previews – Singles. Music & Media. 5. 48. 26 November 1988. 21. 29800226. World Radio History . 15 August 2023.
  3. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles . . 6 . 3 . 21 January 1989 . 29800226 . World Radio History.