Interestingly, the track almost didn't make the cut. Guitarist John Norum was initially hesitant about the heavy reliance on synthesizers, fearing the band was abandoning their hard-rock roots. However, Tempest fought for the song’s inclusion, a decision that would alter the course of rock history forever. Chart-Topping Global Success
The song has enjoyed several major revivals in mainstream media. Its most notable comedic appearance was in the hit television series Arrested Development , where it served as the dramatic, poorly timed entrance music for Will Arnett’s character, GOB Bluth, during his failed magic illusions. It has also appeared in movies like Pitch Perfect , Megamind , and countless video game soundtracks. 3. A Generation of MP3 Collectors Europe The Final Countdown Mp3 Song
Watch the official remastered video to experience the iconic performance and 80s aesthetics: Europe - The Final Countdown (Official Video) EuropeVEVO YouTube• Oct 25, 2009 Europe - The Final Countdown (Official Video) Oct 25, 2009 YouTube·EuropeVEVO Interestingly, the track almost didn't make the cut