Directed by —the same director behind the iconic "Take On Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on T.V."—the video departs from the band's earlier synth-pop aesthetic for a grittier, cinematic look.

: It was filmed in Big Springs, Montana , utilizing bleak, desolate landscapes, abandoned buildings, and a lone windmill to reflect the song's themes of isolation and hidden sorrow.

The official music video for cover of " Crying in the Rain " was released in 1990 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, East of the Sun, West of the Moon . Artistic Vision and Visuals

Originally a hit for in 1962, a-ha's version was a significant success in Europe, reaching number one in Norway and the top 20 in the UK.

: The cover brought a-ha closer to The Everly Brothers; the legendary duo was so impressed by the rendition that they presented each member of a-ha with a set of guitars.