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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 Broken Wings"
- 5:09 (album version), 4:56 (video version), 4:03 (radio edit)
- 14 February 1986, 3 October 1986 (UK)
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[Verse 1] We're leaving together, but still, it's farewell. And maybe, we'll come back to Earth, who can tell? I guess there is no one to blame. We're leaving ground (Leaving ground) Will things...
Nov 16, 2016 · The stories behind the songs: The Final Countdown by Europe. By Dave Ling. ( Metal Hammer ) published 16 November 2016. How a band going nowhere fast suddenly found themselves topping the charts in 25 countries with a tune that everyone knows.
" 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".