AMAZING!| FIRST TIME HEARING Europe - Carrie REACTION

[@ArcaneJawa]

For those of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s going to school dances, power ballads hold a special and nostalgic place in our hearts.

[@YOUWHAT291]

Absolutely 💯 correct

[@jgray4234]

Wow, they sure do ......sigh Those of us growing up then are so lucky. What a cool time.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

Europe is considered one of the worst bands ever.

[@fredriknilsson6042]

@@Chris.Davis.2 for you maybe but not for the fans and they have many of them

[@NetVoyer]

This was a great trip down amnesia lane.

[@sheilachappell8901]

I'll forever miss this era. Everything about it. And let other generations laugh about the hair or clothes,...but wow could our boys sing!!!!! Absolute talent. And I'm so glad I got to be a part of the best era ever.

[@chrisoakley5830]

You said it. The 70s and 80s were music's best decades.

[@samuelepipoli]

i love your era and i’m 19

[@fionanguyen7525]

what's stoping us to go back

[@karensamuel1139]

Yes!!😊

[@tony22990]

@@fionanguyen7525 No Delorean.

[@emeraldtiger7135]

The next hit from Europe that I remember listening to everyday in 1987-88 on the local rock station was "Superstitious". I still love that song and I know you will enjoy it as well.

[@conan5885]

Carrie will always be my favorite song, but while i love The Final Countdown album, my favorite album as a whole is Out Of This World. Superstitious had the best guitar solo they ever did...

[@UltimateBowmanza]

Agreed. "Superstitious" should be the next one to check out or "Cherokee".

[@holynoiz2811]

Yeah, "Superstitious" an "Rock the night".

[@fatimasoares7261]

Yes! That guitar solo is amazing!

[@jahrolo]

For me it´s "Open your heart" - it just rocks :)

[@skoop7641]

Excellent choice!! Love Europe in "Carrie". Such a Power Ballad!!!

[@GNXXRAY]

Joey has one of the best voices you will ever hear. His range is incredible. This whole band was amazing

[@maxcitytv352]

You're right he as one of the best voices of the eighties hair bands, you'ed be hard press to find a hair band singer of that era who was better.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

He had a great voice but as a whole Europe was awful.

[@GNXXRAY]

@@Chris.Davis.2 opinions are like assholes…everybody has one

[@Chris.Davis.2]

@@GNXXRAY that's true but it is an opinion shared by most rock critics. Final countdown is voted worst rock song of all time. There albums are ranked as some of the worst by Circus, Rolling Stone and many other publications. My opinion was not meant as trifle criticism, but industry observation. Maybe I should have been more refined in my comment and less insulting. My apologies.

[@Santacroce73]

@@Chris.Davis.2 Industry Opinion is pretty much the least credible source for music. IE - Rolling Stone is a joke and anyone who knows anything about music knows how out of touch and unqualified they are as an entity. No one of worth voted any song "worst rock song of all time". lol

[@walkerrashad948]

The lead singer have a beautiful voice . A combination of soul and rock and roll mixed together !!!!!

[@robertg7396]

Next up for Europe should be "Cherokee". It's a banger

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

I agree. Cherokee rocks and honestly is my favorite song by them.

[@RoGueNavy]

That one ranks right up there with "Ninja"!

[@chrisames1355]

Cherokee is my favorite too but love most of their songs

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

@@chrisames1355 same

[@stevetici2668]

Scream of Anger by Europe. Going into more metal side

[@AndyHankinsActor]

I'm a boomer, and I'm 100% adoring how genuine you both are. Great vibe, great groove, loving souls! For 50 years, I've enjoyed picking apart a song that introduced me to counter-melodies and surprising instrumental backgrounds, and every time I hear it I notice something new. I think you might enjoy "Stone Believer" by Iron Butterfly. (Album version, not live)

[@dalefleming6427]

You look a bit young to be a boomer, you look more like a gen x'er like myself, born 1971

[@ishsharma5627]

No, you're not a boomer you're a real one love from a '01 born. ❤

[@scottvanhille5688]

Of course, "The Final Countdown" is my favorite. It's only been a YEAR since you've done this band. This is a power ballad. Check out their other songs: "Cherokee" "Rock The Night" "Open Your Heart" "Let The Good Times Rock" "I'll Cry For You" "Superstitious" "Prisoners In Paradise" "Tomorrow" "Screams Of Anger" "More Than Meets The Eye" "Time Has Come" "Sign Of The Times" "Dreamer" "Heart Of Stone" and more!

[@joacimabinger5455]

"Scream Of Anger" has the most mean and angry guitar I ever heard by John Norum! :)

[@pedrowanderley6412]

5:22 mano arrepia esse agudo meu Deus 😱😱 Só eu amo esse up nessa parte da música!

[@sebastianschilling7337]

Great band indeed, Europe! They have many bangers, including my favourites “Rock The Night” and “Cherokee”… Im sure you’ll love those!

[@butterflymama0838]

Oh man! I love this song so much. It came out in 1986 and I was 16. I was at a party and there was this guy there who looked and dressed EXACTLY like Joey Tempest. My gosh he was SO handsome. He came up to me and we started talking the rest of that night. We crashed there and woke up laying next to each other on the couch. It was so amazing.

[@Shrykespeare]

Sweden's contribution to glam/hair metal. Though most know Europe for "The Final Countdown", THIS was actually their highest charting hit. If you go further down this road, you might also check out "Rock the Night" and "Superstitious" (no, NOT a cover of the Stevie Wonder song). The lead singer's name is Joey Tempest (Real name: Rolf Magnus Joakim Larsson, which IMHO is even cooler).

[@ckobo84]

I have no idea how the top 40 chart thing works or whatever, do they poll Grandma's on it? Or why are wussy songs so elevated over faster / harder / more energetic songs.

[@Shrykespeare]

@@ckobo84 I used to follow the charts religiously back then. Since this was well before the era of downloads or live-streaming, chart position was based on a combination of radio airplay and singles sales, as reported by hundreds of radio stations and music sales outlets nationwide. It wasn't based on opinion polls of grandmothers or anyone else.

[@anacarvalho3264]

Casey Kasem's top 40 every Sunday morning ! 🙂

[@crownjewel1969]

@@ckobo84 Maybe it's because ballads were played on all radio stations so they got more airtime. Whereas hard rock or head bangers were reserved for specialty stations.

[@darkiee69]

@@ckobo84 "wussy" songs have a larger audience.

[@Renkk17]

Every Rock n Roll Band in the 70's and 80's had Power Ballads to get the Girls! No matter how Rockn they were!

[@thomasmanzi2711]

When this song was out, another monster song was " Don't treat me bad" by Firehouse... This was a great era for many of us.

[@nancysmith8626]

Ooooo, Firehouse, now there's an old nostalgic favorite from the 80s hair-band era. I had that album and loved it! Think they were more 90s, though - "Don't Treat Me Bad" was from 1990.

[@semipalatinsk1]

Europe today consists of the classic 1984-86 lineup that played on 1986's "The final countdown" album that this song, "Carrie", is from. In this video, lead guitarrist, John Norum, had just been replaced by Kee Marcello; who isn't in the band now as Norum has returned. But Joey has been the singer of the band all along, and remains so today.

[@treywhite4186]

One of the '80s best power ballads!

[@lorilemley5348]

This one was actually co-written with keyboardist Mic Michaeli. Joey said his inspiration was actually the Stephen King movie of the same name. Lead guitarist John Norum came out with a new solo album just this week. The first single is “Sail On” that’s one you should check out for sure. These guys are still rocking out with John Norum returning on lead guitar, Ian Haugland on drums, Mic Michaeli on keyboards and John Leven on bass. Tons of great songs. An acoustic version and video were made of “Walk the Earth” with them donating money from each view and share of the video going to COVID research-another one to check out!

[@forevermon7158]

This is my favvo❤ always loved Europe❤ love from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@stemcellactivationguy]

The entire Out Of This World album is genius!

[@BillGraper]

This was their biggest hit, peaking at #3 in 1987. Great power ballad!!!

[@btgiv6009]

Yet it failed to chart in their native country. Crazy.

[@albertotomba4345]

In States yes but it went #1 on radios there

[@RagnarokStorm27]

1986

[@BillGraper]

@@RagnarokStorm27 1987 in the USA. I know my top 40 music. I just looked in my top 40 book. It hit the top 40 the week of Aug. 22, 1987. That was well into the 2nd half of 1987.

[@RagnarokStorm27]

@@BillGraper but the album was released in 1986.

[@craigoxford5611]

this song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 1, 1987 and it peaked at 3 for 2 weeks and this was there 3rd hit single out of the 5 singles they had and this was there biggest hit.

[@trainsMA]

this is so beautiful and one my fave love rock songs of all time

[@dgator3599]

I was in my early 20s in the 1980s and we just called them a "big hair" band. Awesome song.

[@nicoyagreene8074]

I found this by accident and it has been on repeat for months!!! ❤❤❤

[@bradjbourgeois73]

Lawd, this brings me back to my teenage years! My cousin bought me the cassette tape (well he picked it out, lol. his mom bought it). and I wore it out! Edit: I loved Carrie and The Final Countdown, but Cherokee was my favorite song on this album.

[@conan5885]

Thank you so much for this one.... I love Europe, and especially this song, it will always be my favorite from them. Still remember clearly watching this enter the Top20 over here in early 87, after i bought The Final Countdown album in late 86. To me one of the best power ballads of the the 80's

[@polmus]

I would recommend "Open Your Heart", "Cherokee", "Superstitious", "Rock The Night" and "Seven Doors Hotel" to begin with, but there's just a lot of good songs that they have done! I saw them live a couple of years ago, and I had never heard Seven Doors Hotel before, but it was just a pure banger, at least the live performance!

[@emmahowells8334]

One of my faves, had a huge crush on Joey Tempest, had his poster on my wall right in front of my bed so I would see him when I woke up. Other awesome songs of theirs are, Cherokee, Superstitious, Love Chaser, On the loose, Rock the night, Danger on the track, Ready or not, More than meets the eye, Time has come. All awesome songs I think you'll enjoy.😎🎸👌❤️

[@jamesdosch8754]

Joey temptest is there only Vocalist. Then and today. These guys take me back to my high school days. Great music New tour for 2023 in the works. Glad u enjoyed Carrie. Great song. Great band from Sweden ! Thank you both for all you do love watching these videos

[@rodneymckee34]

The essential power ballad of the decade.. they wrote the book on how it’s done for future hairbands.. well, my personal opinion. 💕🔥🔥. I know Poppa & Momma will love this hit !!

[@tiffylove36]

Now this brings me back to the 80's! This song was played at EVERY 7th and 8th grade dance! My boyfriend at the time was out of town during one of our school dances and surprised me and came back early.

[@joshgrant824]

Always loved this one. Rock the night is also great…John Norum Is great. Also gotta listen to “superstitious “ as well

[@tiffanytosh1569]

Superstitious is one of my faves!

[@helendunbar1845]

Saw them live just a few months ago. Still sound great! Joey's voice is still there🤘

[@martinbraun1211]

Please listen to "Waiting for a Star to Fall" from BOY MEETS GIRL.

[@skoop7641]

Agreed. I've suggested that as well. Beautifully fun song!

[@chrisoakley5830]

It's a great song.

[@Ealgylden]

Ooh, that's a great choice. That one and "The Promise" by When in Rome.

[@SarahBarnett-vt8gx]

Yes! Yes! To both songs, please????

[@peterokeeffe8307]

Joey Tempest is one of those singers that is able to show a lot of emotion his vocals. Superb!! I think you should delve into one of their deeper cuts - try "More Than Meets The Eyes' from the album Out of this World.

[@jeffstricker3597]

"The Angel Song" by Great White is another great power ballad with both a piano and guitar solo

[@sammiedunlap9656]

awesome song. thank God i got to see this live.

[@donaldyoung9002]

The 80s was the best decade for Rock and Roll and these guys were one of the bands that made it so great.

[@RoGueNavy]

My favorite song of theirs was never released for airplay. It was off this same record, and was called "Ninja".

[@Antonio-tn9cl]

Europe was and still Is a great hard rock band, new album comune out in 2023, they really have a big catalogue to look in to. So many good songs, non only The final countdown. Those from the 80's: Heart of Stone, superstitios, let the good times rock... But so many to from the reunion back in 2004 until nowadays. The band broke up in 1992 and came back in 2004 and still rollin

[@klastorps]

Joey is Still kicking it with Europe🎉

[@stevonic719]

I think its time you guys check out White Lion. Wait, Tell Me. When the Children Cry... So many great songs. One if the greatest guitar players of that era.

[@torn9744]

Definitely

[@tmdanils]

Lead singer of Europe has Beautiful Eyes

[@shivag73]

Such an underrated song. My favorite by Europe.

[@alexwimmergren5239]

Excellent song One of the greatest looking guy on the planet

[@niallmcentee9400]

Joey Tempest is an amazing vocalist

[@billofalltrades2633]

Awesome group, awesome song, love the reaction!

[@TheMadeofhonor]

I think this is the best song they've ever done.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Another one of those huge power ballads from the hair metal 80's bands. Europe was a really good band. Cherokee is my favorite tune by them.

[@geoffreydias4960]

Such an epic song..

[@StephanHeinemann1]

Wonderful Rock Ballad Carrie played by Europe Band

[@armymomheatherc]

Joey has the pipes that you rarely ever see in that era and genre of music. Its a very small handful. The guy still has it in 2022.

[@gwencampbell4345]

Jay, those ballads were a good marketing strategy- they brought the girls to the concerts

[@mystisith3984]

Yeah! That's a winner of that era. The voice, the look... 😍

[@haps4273]

I saw Europe a few years ago before covid with the Black Star Riders (Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy's band). What a great concert! Joey Tempest sounded as good as he did in the mid 80's and the band was spot on. The Black Star Riders were phenomenal too, playing many Lizzy tunes. Check out "Rock The Night", a great video where they are in the Hard Rock Cafe, Superstitious and Cherokee, a song about the plight of Native Americans. Some hidden gems of Europe's that are musts to check out are "Open Your Hear", "Dreamer", "On Broken Wings" and "Seven Doors Hotel".

[@lorilemley5348]

On Broken Wings was always my favorite!

[@nancysmith8626]

If ever a song was made for lighters being held up and swaying back and forth in an arena, this was it. I sure loved this band back then! Definitely liked their harder stuff more, but of course we all were going to love the power ballads, too. I think they progressed nicely on their next album, Out of This World. You should check out "Superstitious," "Sign of the Times," and "Open Your Heart" from that one. The whole album was good, though.

[@fatandhandsome5922]

No crying no crying no crying………I miss you Carrie.

[@crimsonskies1445]

Europe put out an excellent album a few years ago called "The war of kings" and it's very Rainbowish and awesome

[@rodneymckee34]

Many hits from Europe since the mid 80’s poured out from them .. I know this I graduated 91 .. and my JR. High school years proved this .. going back to 1986 is when I really chose them as my 1st ever favorite band !! And I had long hair then .. lol

[@ticker8197]

Europe is great! Love you guys!

[@rasmuswi]

I don't know if it was the first time I heard it, but the first time I remember hearing it. I was 14, and in a confirmation camp out in the Swedish archipelago. Fall of 1986 or spring 1987. One of the leaders had his car stereo on, and all of a sudden Carrie started playing, and suddenly a whole bunch of girls rushed to the car and wanted to hear it, because it was their favorite song. I must have heard it more times than I can remember after that.

[@kerrycronin3581]

The beginning of this with the piano made me think of a song I completely forgot about. Music Box Dancer by Frank Mills. It is instrumental piano that made the hits of the late 70's. I just listened to it again and it all came right back. You need to hear that one!

[@stewartmatthews1551]

That was beautiful guys

[@johnk.2508]

The Final Countdown and Carrie were from Europe's third album which was very pop metal oriented. I would love to see you react to songs like In The Future To Come from their first album or Treated Bad Again from their second album, both are true burners that showcase guitarist John Norum's talent.

[@joelhammond4162]

Yes, 2nd this. Norum is a beast. He has some solo material and also a member of Don Dokken’s band initially. I did like Kee Marcello’s playing as well, who replaced John in Europe. I just didn’t like the songs as well overall, but Kee was a very fluid lead player. Norum had that aggressive attack which is what made him a great choice for Don Dokken, knowing he was going to be compared to George Lynch.

[@rubengomez4408]

"I'll Fight For You" by Foreigner "Why Can't This Night Go On Forever" by Journey I promise you that you'll love them both. Much love and respect 🙏 ❤️

[@hshaughnessy17]

I saw these guys open for Def Leppard in the summer of 88 at Cayuga County Fairgrounds. It was so hot, people were passing out and had to be handed over the wall by the stage. By the time I got to the front it started pouring and cooled it off so I got to watch a good part of the show right up front. Such a fun show.

[@frandistabile4723]

I also saw them open for Def Leppard in 88 at Orange county Fair grounds and it was an amazing concert. They also had 38 Special there as well. I too was right in the front from the beginning. Though many tried, I would not let anyone take my spot, lol. I Couldn't get any closer. Joey Tempest face was just beautiful and flawless 😊What a great night!

[@scottbrozek9021]

Europe is still making music and touring although their sound has changed from the 80’s music that you here in these videos. They are sounding more like Deep Purple/Rainbow now days. Other great songs of theirs that you should check out are “Superstitious”, “Let the Good Times Rock”, “Prisoners in Paradise”, “Open Your Heart” and “I’ll Cry For You”.

[@joaoduqueduque4353]

A beautiful theme of Europe

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Another group I love thanks y’all 😊Amber you are definitely going to love it ❤

[@natetoews2421]

I listen to this song Carrie daily such chilling and great song the final countdown is another song by Europe I listen to a lot such catchy great songs from 1986

[@Theresebonath6077]

I wonder how many times i have cried to this song i love it and Europe so much ❤️🥰❣️🇸🇪

[@rolandbotica4139]

Great Reaction! I Love Europe! Keep the videos coming fam!👍❤

[@lucio6389]

Beautiful song beautiful reacction 💪

[@robday2859]

Nice one Amber & Jay. Europe one of my fave bands growing up, JT has an amazing voice. Open Your Heart, Dreamer, Rock The Night, Ninja, Prisoners In Paradise, Halfway to heaven.... lots of great tracks.

[@robertg7396]

Yes! I've been dying for you to get to this one. This song is such fire! 🔥

[@SingOnStreet]

Just awesome brother!👍🎶🎵 Love the groove! 💞💓💖 I love watching you work. Super cool 😎

[@tapanim6576]

Other great Europe songs are "Rock The Night", "Cherokee", "Superstitious" and "Prisoners In Paradise". The band is still together touring and releasing new music. Songs from their newer era I would suggest "Last Look At Eden", "New Love In Town", "War Of Kings" and "Walk On Earth".

[@sergiodavila5269]

Definitely one of the best power ballads of the 80’zzzzz!!!! LOVE IT!!!! 🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️

[@kaansoler1431]

Joey Tempest is still and has been the lead singer of Europe. They have never had another singer. I believe all the original band members are still in the band except for Mic Michaeli. Gotta do "Rock the Night" next. Very cool rocking song!

[@erikthompson619]

Mic Michaeli is still in the band. The entire "The final countdown" lineup is active as Europe today.

[@kaansoler1431]

@@erikthompson619 yeah. I know they are still active and releasing new music still to this day.

[@lisamurawske4168]

Great song, great voice...and Joey is such a cutie!❤

[@sandys1445]

Back then I never would have guessed that that was going to be the last of this music as I knew it. We have to be grateful for videos.

[@sevcaczech5961]

My recommendation is their third most successful single "Rock The Night" (1986).. The song was released in two different versions, in 1985 as a single from the soundtrack to the Swedish film and in 1986 as the second international single from the album The Final Countdown. The original 1985 release has a rawer metallic hard rock sound than the more polished 1986 from The Final Countdown. The second version reached the top 10 in the charts. Other big hits are "Superstitious" and "Cherokee".

[@roxy0329]

The next one you need to hear is Rock the Night. Such a great song!

[@TecMatt]

Such an underrated band and song. This one is super nostalgic for me cuz it was one of the first songs I tried to learn on guitar in high school

[@SK43853]

Joey Tempest wrote almost all of their songs!!!

[@Silber7]

They are still going, and in the recent years turned into a really convincing Hard Rock band, with epic, melodic, but also very heavy songs! (A bit Led Zeppelin / Deep Purple 'ish - I guess that's the kind of music they grew up with and always wanted to play) For their older, harder songs e.g.: Last Look at Eden War of Kings The Beast But you have still some of their classics waiting, like Rock the Night Superstitious Ready or not

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸 Yay!!! Us older kids in the back of the school bus use to blast these guys every morning 😆

[@tysimon]

I think the ending of this song is the best piece of music ever written.

[@larryparrish6460]

“Open your heart” is a great power ballad as well ,

[@carriec9719]

As a Carrie, I loved this song when it came out 😊

[@therunningmanz5339]

Europe have some amazing tracks! This being just one! Other faves Rock the Night, The Final Countdown and my favourite of theirs More Than Meets the Eye. A hard rocker and the guitar solo on that is incredible!! Jay you would love that one!

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Our rockers rocked hard, it was beautiful they could slow down too.

[@JustinBrehm]

I remember this song, especially because they used it for SADD CLUB which was for drinking and driving during prom 4 high school

[@YOUWHAT291]

Cherokee is the next song yall should do. As a girl in growing up in the late 80's , we love power ballads. We lived for them from our favorite hairbands. Power ballads are amazing amd you get fantastic guitar solos in them

[@emiliacarballotorrens928]

Hello my friends!! Beatiful voice the Joey Tempest Incredibel band Europe 80-90-2024 legendary OMG ❤💃🎼🎤👏👏

[@tommytrixter]

Awesome SongWe Used To Slow Skate To Back In the day.This is and underated tune by an equally underated band.

[@stevelmartin27]

Ah, Hairband power ballads at its best. In honor of the movie “Weird”, please react to Weird Al Yankovich

[@donnalawrence4666]

We definitely need some Weird Al!! Please

[@tomsmith-rr6ch]

Rock the night, Cherokee, Superstitious, and Open your heart all great

[@mysteriousmysticalmoments2023]

Beautiful song.