Remember, the singer, Joey Tempest, is singing in his second language

Joey Tempest, the lead singer, wrote this song when he was 17 years old! He’ll soon be 57 and can still sing it just as good! Great song!

You need an Oscar bro theres no way you've never heard this

I'm 48, a big fan of Europe and still can't believe this came out in 1986. it's a powerhouse of a song.

No way this is your first time hearing this classic!

This song gets played at sports events and stuff a lot.

Europe is my teenage band... Love the final countdown ❤️

This is PEAK 80's arena rock anthems.... No good or bad, it just defines a genre.

I don't believe anyone hasn't heard this song before.

The most iconic keyboard riff ever, closely followed by Van Halen - Jump

Lead singer! Joey Tempest...Guitarist John Norum…..killer band, must do more!

It is an incredible song, which still endures in time with much success, I loved your reaction to listening to it, Europe is a legendary band that is still very active in the world of rock music !!! Amazing musicians!!!

Listen to Rebel Yell by Billy Idol. Fantastic song!

Over 30 years later and i still listen to Europe. Love their music.

I saw them in concert. The played this song at the end for the second time. The vibes it gives you are epic and you go home with that.

I remember when this song was played on Michael Jordan''s intro before the game starts. You propably are young to remember. Even today at least here in Europe the song played in many games. By the way the band is from Sweden

Man, we need your "HOLD ON BRUUUUUUH", "Finish Him!", "Fatality!" etc back!! That was epic!

Sweden delivered back then...Roxette, Europe,Björn skifs (guardian of the galaxy song) etc

And Europe live Cherokee song 2018. Still amazing after all these years. Dude, they are iconic!

Yasssss! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!!!! Eff that, I love the whole cd! And YES it’s easily in my top 10! Thank you for reviewing this & hopefully you’ll do more from their catalogue :)

Love the 80’s hair bands. These groups just had fun and made some good music too

The best song in the world!! I love Europe! Joey tempest is the best! 💪❤🇦🇷

Hello very good. It's a joy that the music of the 80s continues to cross borders and make Europe fall in love in many ways and are still active with their latest album Walk the Earth that came out in 2017, so they continue to show how great they are. Congratulations on having loved the song The Final Countdown, a great anthem for Europe. Greetings from Spain.

The 80's......best music, movies and hair!!!

It was played in Rocky IV😂 This was one of my favorite bands growing up lol

I've gone to hundreds of concerts here in WI. Sometimes a bands performance can be hit or miss, but Europe sounded even better live! I saw them at Alpine Valley in 1988, they opened for Def Leppard. Awesome show. I rarely comment on videos, but wanted you to know that this channel has become a favorite. Your journey since the start has been a joy to see. Your excitement, honest opinions and enjoyment shines through! When you're experiencing the music I like or bands I've seen, it reminds me of why I liked their music to begin with. I haven't heard this particular one in 30 years! Total flashback, Lol. I love all types of music, yet you've still managed to open my eyes to music I hadn't heard before. Thanks for that! Looking forward to the next video.

"They are not fuckin' around no more" lol, love it! That vibe you're describing, trying to name, is called Epic xD

One of my Favorite Guitar Solos!

This was/is the greatest song to play in scandinavia at 11.55 pm at new years eve !! :)

Preston listens to I Remember You, from skid Row, Sebastian Bach has an amazing voice

Europe is still releasing albums one of their latest is an awesome song walk the earth

Reality is, The Final Countdown is a damn masterpiece 🤘

The lyrics are just timeless...

Love your enthusiasm! Thank you for recognizing music I grew up with from the the greatest decade in history! You sir, are awesome!

John Norum is the most underrated guitarist of the metal genre IMO.

I played this intro on my boom box before hitting the ball court to hype myself up real talk 100% I would lace up my kicks jamming this!

How have you honestly never heard this?!

This was the song that got me into hair metal! When it was released! I'm old. It's so awesome when you do metal songs man, because it reminds we metal heads, old or young, why we love the genre. Thank you for that.

It has over 30 years behind it so LEGENDARY definitely suits it. And the song has a great deal of energy behind it.

This tune was absolutely massive way back in ‘86. Europe had a few classic songs (mainly from this album), but they never peaked like ‘The Final Countdown’ ever again. Worth checking out their songs ‘Cherokee’, ‘Rock The Night’, Carrie’, ‘Ninja’ and ‘On Broken Wings’. All pretty solid choices.

I remember seeing this on MTV for the first time. Hearing that keyboard fill at the start and knowing about the Cold War, it was intense for my fifteen year old mind.

This is one of my favourite rock songs ever... I love catchy classics! They have another really catch upbeat song called "Rock The Night" that's bangin but I think you'd like either of their 2 ballads called "Carrie" or "Open Your Heart" Glad you finally found Europe!!

Haha, love it! Great review of Europe, my favourite band from my home town Stockholm, Sweden!

I've heard this song a million times. This had to be the first time I actually LISTENED to it. Amazing.

It’s an awesome iconic song by Europe. I was constantly jamming to it in the 80’zzz....it’s in my top 20 songs bro....check out Cherokee, Open Your Heart, Carrie & Rock the Night by these guys. All kick ass songs 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

You're smile at the beginning gives it away...

1987 , Greece won the Eurobasket tournament and that song was playing over and over inspiring a whole nation to push our players to win it . It become like a national anthem !!! Damn great song

This was an massive in the 80's especially during sporting events . I think there still big in Europe

NFL did it in the 90's a lot. Pearl Jam Black Unplugged. Eddie Vedder s best vocals. You gotta hear it.

Doesn't matter how many times u listen to this song. It always gives me goosebumps

I heard that song in the 1991 during a home game Detroit piston s basketball games.and since then i was like that beat is amazing.it took me a long time to find that song.and Europe final countdown is my favorite rock and roll song along with nirvana smells like teen spirit.word up son

If you're staying in the 80s need to react to Quiet Riot Metal Health (Bang your head)

Dokken ...It's Not Love!! Killer Video!!

Whoah, man! I'm surprised you never heard this song. It's still being played everywhere to this day. Mainly on sport events, but radios also play it. This is an iconic song of the '80s. The biggest hit of 1986. And one of the biggest hits ever.

How have you not heard that before? It’s iconic. This Swedish band always rocks

You can react to Carrie by Europe! It’s amazing!❤️

You need to try Europe "Rock the Night" if you haven't yet.

Every new years party plays this song during the countdown. How could you not have heard this before?

This song IS legendary. It IS in top ten throughout history. I was born 1979 & heard a few...

joey Tempest was vocals, and they are from Sweden

This and Asia’s “Heat if the moment” have never been seen in the same room together

Europe is still going to this day. They have released their 10th studio album last year. Steve Perry has no business touching this song what so ever. Europe is: Joey Tempest-lead singer, John Norum-guitar; John Leven-bass, Mic Michaeli-keyboards, and Ian Haugland-drums. Check out their new stuff from Start from the Dark to the newest album Walk the Earth.

The guitarist of this band at that time, John Norum, is a monster. He left the band a couple time after the release of this song and his solo work is insane. Also his work on the Don Dokken album Up From the Ashes is mindblowing.

Joey Tempest looks the same now as he did in the Eighties. You should listen to "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Preston, the Palace of Auburn Hills used to play this when the "Bad Boys" Pistons would hit the court.

still get goosebumps to this one and luv hearing it at hockey games

Its on every basketball game practically. But this is amazing good for you I loved this in 87

Yeah starting to doubt some of these “never heard”

Why you don't say "HOLD ON BRUUUUUH" anymore? :(

sweet memories...this song was adopted by Greek Basketball National Team back in 1987 in the European Basketball Championship in Athens...in every game of the Greek team this song was played loud ....in the final game against Russia where we won the game and got the gold medal, the Stadium was blown up by this song ... you could hear it in every street for about a month!!!...although the band didn't have the expected development, I still hear this song with nostalgia today ..it's an epic song!!...i suppose that many athletic events used this song from then on...

It was used in A LOT of soccer programs and sports programs in Europe in the 80s and 90s. It is awesone!

Try Sebastian Bach of Skid Row doing I Remember You....that man has some pipes 😁

Bro... I'll Never Let You Go by Steelheart and Long Way to Love by Britney Fox. They're what the 80's were all about.

3:45 we all said that when we first heard it in the 80s... it made me smile to hear that sentiment again haha ☺👍

That fucking solo is legendary, so epic it sounds like a classical masterpiece from the middle age, top 10 for sure

The singer is Rolf Magnus Joakim Larsson. Or more famously known as Joey Tempest.

If you like this and want more stadium rock listen to some Skid Row. 18 & life or some Winger-17, or Bonham-Wait for You.

This is actually several sports teams intro song when entering the stadium 😂 Guaranteed to get the crowd hype 💪🏻

Very happy that you are bringing 80s hair bands into your reviews! There is so much music there that many people overlook. Dokken, Tesla, Jackyl (more 90s), Great White, Krokus, Kix, Firehouse, Warrant...and many more.

Please listen to "SHOW ME HOW TO LIVE" or "COCHISE " by "AUDIOSLAVE" Thank you 😎😎😎

PLEASE REACT TO Focus - Hocus Pocus (Live '73)

Seriously? First time? This is a CLASSIC! Keep it going BRAAAAAH!

It's just so god damn catchy.

lead singer, Joey Tempest and he still performs this song! just as awesome!!

Bruh. Do Scorpions "Wind of change" and "Send me an Angel" in one setting. You will win over a lot of rock/metal heads. You will enjoy that. New double day recording. Pick a day and watch them click lol Salute 07

You're right, King. It's legendary and super classic hit, upon its release reaching number one on the charts worldwide in 25 countries.

John Norum.. Majestic guitarist 🔥🔥

Love this song but Bro, when are you reacting to some Mötley Crüe?!!! (I highly recommend Kickstart my heart)

Please do Danzig - Mother

Aint nothing like the 80s the digital days... the party tell you drop days... Epic music from all rock n roll...metal.. Hair band... Slow rock. This was the main stuff on the radios. Rock was on top of the mountain... I love all 80s rock in roll.

Dude this was probably the biggest hit worldwide 'tween 86 and smells like teen spirit (91). I'm glad you had goosebumps, got to respect my childhood lol. Shoutout from Italy, keep up with the great work ! I loved the Seal theme that you used to have to introduce the rock gods :)

We need some Gary Moore - Parisienne walkways or Still got the blues on this channel brah?! Both songs is a masterpiece from a legendary guitarist.

We are getting closer and closer to a KZfaqr reacting to Poison nothin but a good time official video .. I just know it! Lol great reaction.

omg can not belive you not heard this song its a classic ...more europe plzzzzzzzzzzz

Hands down one of the prettiest bands in rock history. Must be that Viking DNA. 😜

You should react to the Europe song “Rock the night”, it might be better than The final countdown

I Love how this is the first time that you're hearing this song😊 But I'm from Sweden and my dad opened up for this band once when I was little so maybe that's why I always have known who they are. But I thought this song was big around the world.

Your right preston ! Song has been overlooked so many times for such a great anthem song🤘🏻

@king ktf / Preston - this video reaction was shared on Europe's drummer and bass player official FB pages and also the bass player shared it on his personal account... Great Video!

Do Europe - Rock The Night. My favorite