<P> `` The Final Countdown '' is a song by Swedish rock band Europe , released in 1986 . Written by Joey Tempest , it was based on a keyboard riff he made from the early ' 80s and inspired by David Bowie 's `` Space Oddity '' . Originally made to just be a concert opener , it 's the first single from the band 's third studio album , also named The Final Countdown . The song reached number one in 25 countries , including the United Kingdom , and was certified gold in that country in 1986 . In the United States , the song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart . A music video by Nick Morris was made to promote the single that features footage from the band 's two concerts at the Solnahallen in Solna , as well as extra footage of the sound checks at said concerts . </P>
<P> `` The Final Countdown '' is a song by Swedish rock band Europe , released in 1986 . Written by Joey Tempest , it was based on a keyboard riff he made from the early ' 80s and inspired by David Bowie 's `` Space Oddity '' . Originally made to just be a concert opener , it 's the first single from the band 's third studio album , also named The Final Countdown . The song reached number one in 25 countries , including the United Kingdom , and was certified gold in that country in 1986 . In the United States , the song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart . A music video by Nick Morris was made to promote the single that features footage from the band 's two concerts at the Solnahallen in Solna , as well as extra footage of the sound checks at said concerts . </P>
who sang the song it 's the final countdown
who sang the song it 's the final countdown
Europe Joey Tempest
Europe Joey Tempest