A-ha's "Take On Me" gets a swinging tribute courtesy of Lake Street Dive

I can't even remember how the rabbit trail lead me to this performance, but I have listened to it about 10 times over the last couple of weeks, and binged on everything else they have up here on youtube. I think your roots with the NEC is a reason this song and others come off so well. I've narrowed it down to this impression I get; in all your songs, each of you gets a kick out of every single note - having fun the whole way thru. Very upbeat... Hope to see you live sometime, soon.

those Pants are stealing the spotlight

When it comes to covers, my usual attitude is "Be original or be quiet". But I'll make an exception for this. This is a BRILLIANT rendition of A-ha's "Take On Me". Excellent work that actually gave me goosebumps! Thank you, Lake Street Dive. And thank you, The A.V. Club, for sharing it with us.

Wow, just incredible musicianship by all !! The latin arrangement, the harmonies, virtuoso-level trumpet, Bridget's high notes, Rachel's lead vocals, the dress-up, and so much fun 😃

I loved this, it feels like a bunch of misfits got together from marching band and got like the second most popular girl in school to be their lead singer and they just do cool covers in their mom's garage

Jesus, think what this trumpeter could do sober.

The little salsa grind at 3:41 is simply magical.

Made 71 year olds day. Locked up no where to go. Loved band and singer. You do touch people and that’s what it’s about.

This feels like something me and my wife enjoyed while on vacation in Cuba. Local good music covering great songs with personal style and elegance

I thought the trumpeter was going to have a stroke.

The lead singer's voice is really something! Those lows go so well and smooth! Love this version

One hell of a rhythm section with your voice singing an unbelievable counterpoint to it. My socks shot off my feet, I have to fix the hole in my wall that they went through. Rock solid playing. Thank you !!!

Every video I see of Lake Street Dive I am amazed that Mr. Trumpet player actually makes his living playing music. Don't give up on your dreams kids.

They knew the trumpet player was gonna be weird and just went with it. That's charming in a way.

I saw this song and I couldn't stop playing it. I must have watched this video twenty times. And then I watched twenty more of your videos. Wow. I had to look up the words, figure out the chords and learn how to sing and play it.. Thanks so much. Lake Street Dive is so cool, and this jazzy take on this amazing song is one of the best I've heard.

Even after watching this video dozens of times, it's still my favorite Lake Street Dive song.

LSD is about the most courageous thing going in music. To lay it out so bare for every note to be heard. Love everything they do.

I'm not going to read all 1032 comments to check on this, but I did read down a fair bit. I'm surprised that supposed lifetime brass players haven't commented that his (what I think I hear as) triple tongueing is freaking amazing. I remember after 4 years of lessons trying to imitate Al Hirt's tongueing and never even got close. That takes an amazing amount of practice and ability and should be recognized for what it is - total mastery of the instrument. Anything you hear that might sound off one way or the other is, I'm very convinced, intentional. For myself, I hear mariachi - intentional and clear. Also, I'm sorry that so many people want to rain on this band's parade. This is the first time I've ever heard or seen them and it's obvious to me they are totally enthusiastic about what they do and just simply enjoy themselves. I know what that's like - I did sound for a reggae band (8-10 members at times) and we did it not for any kind of money but because we loved it. You just can't buy that.

I like the Trumpeter's style. Just the right amount of sloppiness.

I just love how you can see the way the musicians assemble the piece with just straight up musicality and no ‘funny business’... no weird electronic tricks, no samples, not a laptop in sight. Each musician is highlighted in some way. It’s just raw talent performing in someone’s basement. It’s beautiful!