Released in 1985 on the album Stay On These Roads, The Living Daylights is a synth-pop anthem by the Norwegian band A-Ha. The track features the group's signature three-part vocal harmony and synthesizer-driven production, establishing them as pioneers of the New Wave and Eurodance genres. Its upbeat tempo and catchy melody made it a staple of the mid-1980s dance floor and a defining sound of the era. The song achieved massive commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the best-selling singles of the decade. It also gained significant cultural recognition for its use in the 1987 James Bond film The Living Daylights, further cementing its status as a timeless pop classic.