Daylights (album Version) — A-ha - The Living

The existence of two versions was born out of a notoriously difficult collaboration between a-ha and veteran Bond composer .

: While the soundtrack version credits John Barry as a co-producer and co-writer, the revised album version was produced by Jason Corsaro along with a-ha members Magne Furuholmen and Pål Waaktaar. Quick Track Facts a-ha - The Living Daylights (Album Version)

: 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". The existence of two versions was born out

: 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 1988 album version (4:46) is longer than

The of "The Living Daylights" is a distinct re-recording found on a-ha's third studio album, Stay on These Roads (1988) . This version differs significantly from the 1987 single and soundtrack version that accompanied Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond. Key Differences & Production History