Europe - 'The Final Countdown'! This Anthem , This Intro, This Song, Classic! Thank You 1986!

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"The Final Countdown" is a song by the Swedish rock band Europe, released as the lead single from their third studio album of the same name in 1986. Written by the band's lead vocalist Joey Tempest, it is one of Europe's most iconic songs and became a major commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries.
The song is known for its distinctive synthesizer riff, which was composed by Tempest on a borrowed keyboard in the early 1980s. The lyrics were inspired by David Bowie's song "Space Oddity" and touch on themes of leaving Earth and heading into space, making it a powerful anthem with a sense of adventure and escapism.
"The Final Countdown" was released on February 14, 1986, and quickly gained massive popularity. It topped the charts in 25 countries, including the UK, Sweden, and Germany, and reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song's success helped propel the band to international fame.
The music video for "The Final Countdown" features the band performing the song in concert, interspersed with footage of the band members and various special effects. The energetic performance and the use of pyrotechnics in the video contributed to its popularity on music television channels like MTV.
"The Final Countdown" has become a staple of 1980s rock music and is often used in sports events, commercials, and other media due to its anthemic and uplifting quality. It is widely recognized for its powerful and catchy synthesizer riff and remains a favorite among fans of the band and the genre.

[@viking0079]

Back when music was actually fun and the world hadn’t lost its mind

[@henriklindberg1646]

wasn't this song done during/close to the cuban missile crisis?

[@_Josper_]

​@@henriklindberg1646Actually it was the mid to late 80's where the cold war was near its end. The cuban missile crisis happened like 20 years prior.

[@birchleaf]

Joey Tempest, who came up with the riff, is the singer and front man, so the guy playing the keyboards on stage did not come up with it. Also, the original lead guitar guy in the band, Jon Norum, was upset they were becoming a synth band rather than a heavy metal band, so he quit right when they reached the top and was replaced by Kee Marcello who then played lead guitar for most of their peak years. At some point the band broke up, and when they reunited a few years later Jon Norum was back. They’re still touring.

[@Templarofsteel88]

I have never seen anyone claim that europe is a metal band. They are good but they are a rock band.

[@rimisark]

biggest rock and metal hits are from 80's the best decade in music definitely!

[@ulricaandrae4381]

Man, I’m so happy I grew up in the 80’s. 1986, I was 10 and had Joey Tempest (the singer) on posters all over my walls 😅 And yes, you should listen to ”Carrie”. That song was played on every school dance in Sweden.

[@bringingtolightnj9127]

I saw them in Europe back in the 80's. This song was epic as F when played life.

[@1776SOL]

It's probably the greatest keyboard arena rock anthem EVER‼️

[@Frostrazor]

@13:20 Joey Tempest was the lead singer. He had plenty of screentime - lots of love. He wrote the song and came up with the keyboard riff - but wasnt playing it.

[@irishgrl]

This song is THE textbook definition of HYPE

[@ordoveritas]

Hey, this was my favorite rock band growing up .. yes im a swede.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Europe was formed in Sweden by singer Joey Tempest (born Rolf Magnus Joakim Larsson) in the late 70's as the band Force w/ John Norum (guitar)... Changed their name to Europe w/ John Leven (bass) joining before releasing their debut album in Sweden in 1983... followed by their 2nd album 'Wings of tomorrow' in 1984. Signed internationally in 1986, Europe expanded their line-up w/ Mic Michaeli (keyboards) and Ian Haughland (drums) and their sound incorporated 80's arena rock for their 3rd album 'The Final Countdown'... the album and single became a massive hit worldwide, selling 3x platinum in the US alone... The music video of 'The Final Countdown' edited out the last half-minute of the song (Joey Tempest wrote the song and the synth intro... he showed it to Mic Michaeli who played it in the studio) Despite more hit singles from the album - 'Carrie' ... 'Cherokee' ... 'Rock the night'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘 guitarist John Norum was unhappy w/ the band's new sound and quit... Kee Marcello (guitar) joined Europe and did the tour. The problem was that 'The Final Countdown' was so huge and iconic that Europe couldn't follow it up... In 1988, they released their 4th album 'Out of this world'... but fans who expected "Final countdown Pt. 2" were disappointed... Singles like - 'Superstitious' ... 'Open your heart' ... 'More than meets the eye'... did not fare well and the album stalled at 1x platinum sales and a US tour slated for 1989 never happened as a result. Europe tried again in 1991 w/ 5th album 'Prisoners in paradise'... but the 90's grunge and alternative rock era decimated their popularity and record sales failed to reach gold (half million copies)... The tour was a disappointment and Europe opted to split up by 1992. In 1999, Europe did reunite to play 'The Final Countdown' for the new millennium countdown on New Year's Eve... and the classic Europe (Tempest/ Norum/ Leven/ Michaeli/ Haughland) finished a new album 'Start from the dark' in 2004 ... and began touring again. However, the subsequent new records by Europe fared poorly because of their new sound in contrast to their 80's hit albums. Still, Europe has persisted making new music and touring... their last album was 'Walk the Earth' in 2017 and they are working on a new album due out soon.

[@nicolevance8705]

Damn... The hair 😍

[@sandrapullins8644]

era of the "big hair". Always enjoy your reactions

[@sharokrokni5317]

Great band, great front man, joey tempest

[@MrRudeboy212]

Rock the Night, rocks too!

[@lajuaniarice2105]

Great Reaction Guys!!! Yesss react to Carrie!! Its a beautiful ballad. 👍🏾

[@aaronleffew9593]

Like so many, impossible to stop this song once it starts playing

[@Jeannie585]

luv em, glad they still perform today

[@santacruz7455]

I will never forget: a school friend of mine was a massive fan back in the 80ties and she especially adored the lead singer. She always had a photo of him in her wallet . One day she showed it to a class mate and she asked: is this your mother? Haha, we totally lost it..

[@TucBroder]

His lipgloss in the video is immaculate though...

[@AngryMimi0919]

Hair bands - my guilty pleasure❣️

[@seacrestboxers1787]

My pleasure, no guilt😂 I miss those days

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I seen Europe about two year's ago, with Foreigner and Whitesnake. I hope they come back to the UK next year.

[@TheMikeman1971]

Thank you all for being respectful to a point you can not like something without making fun of it i respect that no matter how dumb it sounds ! Song is about going to space and conquering something !

[@roadkill7314]

This song is cheesy as hell but let's face it; it's an icon. Consider it a guilty pleasure and enjoy. The70's had the greatest music in human history but the 80's were just so damn much fun!

[@gabrock5755]

Nice band + reacts the musics Europe

[@sharonellis8776]

I saw this epic band twice. The first time was Feb 87', the second time was April 89 ! xx

[@RyanBelden]

Lucky

[@seacrestboxers1787]

Oh I miss those days, when men looked gorgeous, but despite the long hair and guy liner, which I loved) it was always obvious which side of the street they walked😉 This was sn anthem but they had other hits, no one hit wonder.

[@docj72]

“Carrie” was a great song, but it’s a power ballad…for more of a stadium-song feel, check out “Rock the Night”

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Joey Tempest. He is the lead singer. He wrote this when he was 17 years old! 🤯 He based the song on the David Bowie song Space 🚀 👩‍🚀 Oddity. John Norum on lead guitar 🎸. Mic Michaeli on keyboards 🎹. These 3 are the core members of Europe 🇪🇺. Part of the Nordic pop and rock 🎸 movement in the 1980s to 2000s. Parial listing. Norway 🇳🇴 has a-ha, Denmark 🇩🇰 has Mike Tramp of White Lion 🦁, Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Sweden 🇸🇪 has Europe 🇪🇺, Robyn S and Max Martin. Suggested videos 📹: 1 Europe 🇪🇺 performs Carrie 2 Europe performs Rock 🎸 the Night 🌙

[@larubialocatattoo8430]

I believe Europe would have been even bigger if they got that breakthrough earlier, because glam rock era started to fade out in the end of the 80s with so many band with the same sound, grunge took over.

[@Steffe]

The 1980s. They played a gig at Gröna Lund on Stockholm just a few days ago.

[@UtanPersonligtAnsvar]

Joey Tempest is the singer, and he wrote the keyboard hook...

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Very Rocky vibe, you are correct. Also good at the beginning of football games to get the team and crowd pumped.

[@robjohnson5872]

Not on my playlist, but probably was on cassette back in the day.

[@ragulper]

This is the song that run in the 2000s for us in Sweden. Europe playing it on a scene on the water, the music beeing heard all over Stockholm. Everywhere happy drunken people, the future lying open for us. No better song for an epic New Years Eve.

[@kevinminne1460]

Go Ollie and Go Pistons! One day soon baby!

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

🔥🔥🔥I still have my 45 in the album for this this is the jam Europe the band forever Carrie is the jam

[@gaiavenus]

Europe sold millions of albums, Joey Tempest (singer) said in a live interview that he was still in school and borrowed a keyboard from a buddy and he was only 16/17 years old when he came up with the keyboard riff, he didn't even think it was going become a massive hit till today. In this video he was in his 20's. And of course the hair, which he was known for, the record company and MTV told him to go more bigger with the hair as they became more famous, it was that era . They have many great songs like *Carrie*, *Open your Heart*, *Cherokee*, *Superstitious*, I personally also love Europe's self-titled debut album 1983, love the older songs on that album especially *Seven Doors Hotel* he said he's very happy living in the UK with his wife and kids they and he's still touring. Another Legend band a must see live reaction and will leave you speechless, check out this one from *Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark (En Vivo!) 4K* Thank you for the reactions, I enjoyed it. You guys are awesome 👍

[@boqndimitrov8693]

the more bald i get, the more i envy these guys! and the song is really cool! 😊👍

[@Smittay-Sr.]

Age of hair bands!

[@ponfed]

As far as hair bands go... that was a good one.. it kinda became really tired a few years later.. has all things do...

[@TheCornishCockney]

If you’re going to be a one hit wonder,make sure that one hit is a fucking solid gold banger. It was.

[@klipkultur3680]

You charts addicts!!!📈📊📉

[@SteveMavronis]

Euro Power Metal during that era.

[@williamjones6031]

Only two hits, but if that's all you get it might as well be cool like this one. I can't believe they didn't get more love. This song is great for the Fourth of July "fireworks finale".🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Wow I forgot how pretty Joey Tempest was. Never cared for the term hair bands. It sounds derogatory to their talent. I lived this era in my 20s. It’s was fun and exciting. I was young and in love. 80s music was the best. Rock, metal and pop from all over the world. Swedes had some great sounds. Roxette was my favorite.

[@pridehunter2507]

Those Going 2 Work Pistons along with Mason from the radio doing the intros were for bro

[@kwirishman]

Bad Boys for life!

[@Thedesertguy75]

Best time of my life was 80s/early 90s. The music wrote anthem after anthem after anthemthat everyone copied and sampled endlessly

[@stevehorn4680]

It didn't reach number one probably because of the competition. "1986" was stacked with great music everywhere

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

Europe has another song, "Carrie" that it's well known for. I really like listening to "On The Loose", when I'm riding. Y'all should check those out.

[@christielysdale1815]

Carrie is a ballad

[@bertusvanhal8855]

this was the Intro off the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jorden, Pippin and Rodman.

[@WilliamHomer-o3i]

They were Eurovision song contest winners back in the 80s

[@williamharris7357]

That's because the keyboard was highlighted during the whole song The Guitar solo only lasted about 20 seconds

[@chris882211]

Awe our 80's when we were all pretty and had nothing but a good time.. Things were great back then

[@WyldPinky]

AMEN ❤

[@pierrebengtsson5009]

Their later albums are great too, like Start from the dark (comeback album) and their style leans into Deep Purple-sound. =)

[@russwr4946]

checkin in...

[@Dt.1.KENOBI]

that bassline tho

[@angelskunk2206]

Mic Michaeli is the keyboardist on this song. Joey tempest played for a while but they switched to Michaeli on this album and he was keyboardist from then on. Joey Tempest was lead vocalist

[@peterbailey4222]

Carrie is a much different vibe, slow and soppy. My friend thought he was singing "gary" for the longest time 😂 "Rock the night" is a solid tune. You should check out the only modern band, still doin this style, that matters: The Darkness. Their biggest single is "I believe in a thing called love" is a banger.

[@bernardoiglesias7067]

jajajajajajajajaja the first reaction to the final countdown....... jajajaja one of the songs more sounds in the history of music.

[@rositawangdahl457]

I didn't know it was so Big in Usa.

[@johnmikelson2187]

There was a movie by this name where the current USS Nimitiz gors back to 1941 Pearl Harbour

[@1971powerslave]

you guys should check out Iron Maiden Hallowed be thy Name live 1982

[@STYXFRKS]

Superstitious is a real banger.

[@Marcosworld77]

Yall should react to frog leap studios singing Baby Got Back ( Metal Cover)

[@darkmatter6714]

You should do a series on black British soul and RnB acts. Start with The Pasadenas - “Riding On The Train”. Another one would be Loose Endz - “Hangin’ On A String”

[@randychampion184]

Also Linx and of course anything else by Soul II Soul that they haven't yet reacted to.

[@zulkanainbaharuddin2185]

Thought you are to analyse the song.

[@LS-uv9gg]

I loved this song, but it always bugged the heck out of me that that they say they are going to Venus, which is literally next door to Earth, and then ruin it with: "So many Light Years to go" Auugh. That's like saying "I'm going into the kitchen, which we both know is 10 feet away from the living room, but then adding: "damn, it's going to take a long time to go the 25 trillion miles from the living room to the kitchen"

[@cata7969]

Joey Tempest is the lead singer not the keyboardist

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome video. Can you please react to the band/ the weight.

[@thebibble4553]

I know this is random but Yall should react to some ufc knockouts. It would be a dope reaction

[@michaelnicholas2417]

What do you mean that they gave the keyboard player 'no shine' or 'no love'? You hear him throughout the whole song. The intro and hook is all him! It wouldn't be a hit if he wasn't playing that hook during it's entirety. You only hear the guitar player when he gets to play his solo. I can barely make out the guitar lines because the keyboard is the main instrument. And, this isnt 'glam metal', it's 'pop metal'. Glam guys wore a lot of make up, sequins and their girlfriend's clothes. These guys are wearing blue jeans and leather.

[@teamdata]

They were a hard rock band and this is their only hit. Too bad it isn't in their top 20 songs. They still play and release music today. Sounds even better.

[@classic-kool]

The hair bands were just beginning to end and grunge was going to replace them...

[@Civil_War]

Hello, could you react to 'Hell is forever' by Hazbin Hotel, I think it's a great song, I love your videos! :D

[@mikaelandersen-svensson8638]

They're definetly not a one hit wonder 🤣🤣 Rock the night Carrie Girl from Lebanon Sign of the times Let the good times rock Superstitious Cherokee Prisoners in paradise

[@jamessproles2228]

This was a cold war song

[@Mimsie04]

Yep, our Pistons suck, not as bad as our Lions suck though! 😂 GO Pistons!

[@lewerwin9283]

The album version is wayyyyyy better

[@kevinminne1460]

If you go down the "Rabbit Hole" unfortunately you wont find much... this was a One Hit Wonder for sure!

[@MightMouse2174]

They're not a one hit wonder

[@kevinminne1460]

@@MightMouse2174 that's very debatable

[@MightMouse2174]

Not that debatable they have another hit song called ' Carrie '

[@kevinminne1460]

@@MightMouse2174 Okay, a two hit wonder Blahahaha!!

[@kevinminne1460]

@@MightMouse2174 Ha! Whatever... P*ssy song

[@kellyhawkes3191]

His teeth where amazing for the 80's.

[@olsa76]

Swedish dental care was the best in the world in the 80s 😁

[@brandonjones1349]

Lol. 1st prize fir cheesiest song ever...lol. loved it IZ 🏴‍☠️☘️🇺🇲

[@thorzzz1z]

That lead singer better not ever go to prison, if ya know what I mean

[@airun130]

Never cared for this song or the band. They opened for Def Leppard in 88. 20,000 people there. Everyone sat for Europe except 12 floozies in the front row. They open with final countdown and closed with it. Who plays the same song twice in concert?

[@EricK-ed2mt]

This song is about Trump

[@ardentdesir5796]

This was utter crap in 1986, and it still is.

[@jeannejansen4023]

Hate this song!!!

[@markvanderstelt8999]

I do not care how big this song was it is a Terrible Song and Repetitious and his voice is so Whiny.🤣🤣🤣

[@bradwalker2724]

Y'all should check out their newer music. They mix that Euro metal sound with the blues now, and have really grown and gotten better since back then.

[@mamaflush9945]

Hello Corey Roy, Ollie & Fenom, I thought I'd suggest another song by a band that I believe you've reacted to before and seemed to enjoy their tunes. So, if interested give this one a listen, if interested. "Dire Straits - Telegraph Road Live - aLCHEMY Tour 1983" (by the channel: Rock is Highlife) --This song by British rock band Dire Straits is from their album called "Love Over Gold." This enthralling tune written by Marc Knopfler weaves a tale of a man's journey and the transformation of a wilderness into a bustling community. This is a fan favorite for many. (I know it's one of my personal favorites And as always, I enjoyed rocking with you guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@SIXX2772]

Say what you will...80s rock was powerful, especially LIVE!!!

[@lorilemley5348]

Mic Michaeli on keyboards but lead singer Joey Tempest wrote the song and lyrics with Mics keyboard that he borrowed from him before Mic even joined the band. “Carrie” does feature Mic playing piano and it was co-written by Tempest and Michaeli.

[@detroitpolak9904]

Intro song of The Bad Boys era Pistons!! ‘87-90!! Man I miss those days!! I was 13-16 yo. Now I gotta watch a YT video of those intros after this!