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"The Final Countdown" is a song by Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1986. Written by lead singer Joey Tempest, it was based on a keyboard riff he made in the early 1980s, with lyrics inspired by David Bowie's "Space Oddity".
On May 26 and 27, 1986, Europe played at the Solnahallen arena near Stockholm, footage of which was compiled for a home video called The Final Countdown Tour 1986. During these shows, director Nick Morris filmed the band being filmed, which was used for the music video to this song.
The Final Countdown is the third studio album by the Swedish rock band Europe. Released on 30 May 1986 through Epic Records, the album was a commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and reaching high positions in charts worldwide.
May 26, 2016 · Europe released 'The Final Countdown,' their best-known single, on May 26, 1986.
Nov 16, 2016 · The title track of Europe’s third album turned 30 years old in 2016, but The Final Countdown’s simple keyboard riff dates back to Joakim Larsson’s student days in Stockholm – possibly even before he adopted the name Joey Tempest.
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The Final Countdown. Europe. Track 1 on The Final Countdown. Producer. Kevin Elson. This song was based on a keyboard riff Joey Tempest written as early as 1981, borrowed from keyboardist Mic...
Europe released “The Final Countdown” on February 14, 1986.
