Did Europe sing the final countdown?

“The Final Countdown” is a song by Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1986. Originally made to just be a concert opener, it is the first single and title track from the band’s third studio album.

When did Europe record the final countdown?

May 1986
The Final Countdown is the third studio album by the Swedish rock band Europe. Released on 26 May 1986 through Epic Records, the album was a huge commercial success peaking at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and reaching high positions in charts worldwide.

What is the meaning behind Final Countdown?

It’s about people leaving earth to colonise a new world before the world ends due to nuclear war. It also draws on the analogy of dying being a journey into the unknown, so whether they’re leaving on a spaceship, or leaving in death, it’s still ‘farewell’.

When was the final countdown No 1?

1986
The album opened with the song; it was also named after it. Released as a single in 1986, “The Final Countdown” reached number one in 25 countries, including the UK.

Is the band Europe from Europe?

Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby, Sweden in 1979, by frontman Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno….Europe (band)

Why did Europe write The Final Countdown?

That song, which was written in the lead-up to the 1969 moon landing, was a huge influence on Tempest and led to his own fascination with space exploration. He says that “The Final Countdown” lyric was inspired by Bowie’s song and how it piqued his interest in space travel.

Is Led Zeppelin 4 the best album ever?

Led Zeppelin IV is not only the band’s greatest album. It’s the greatest album of all time. When listening to the album start to finish, every single song is fantastic.

What was Europe’s biggest hit?

#1 – The Final Countdown The ballad “The Final Countdown” is crowned as the number one song on our top 10 Europe songs list.