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https://www.youtube.com/user/MadMixMustang Europe - The Final Countdown Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F. (Soundclips of 2001 A Space Odyssey / additional SF soundeffects) ------------------------ "The Final Countdown" is a rock song by the Swedish band Europe written by Joey Tempest. It was the first single released from the band's third studio album, The Final Countdown, in 1986. It is the band's most recognizable and popular song. The song reached No. 1 in 25 countries, including the United Kingdom. In the United States the song peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 18 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The single was certified gold in the United Kingdom in 1986. The song appears in the 2010 video games NHL 11 and NHL Slapshot. Cover versions The London Symphony Orchestra, Freezepop, After Forever, Dannii Minogue, Gigatrón, Geoff Downes, The Protomen, Norther, Dispatched, the Toy Dolls, Immolation, Leif Garrett, Furillo, Vision Divine, The Delegates, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Stone, and the Latvian cello band Melo-M. Slovenian avant-garde group Laibach made a rework of the song for their NATO album, they also recorded a promo clip. On June 25, 2008, Hump Day Dance Party hosts Rev. Flavor and Dr. Drase played two hours of versions of "The Final Countdown" in celebration of their last radio show broadcast on WLUW 88.7 FM Chicago. For the occasion they asked bands to contribute covers of the song. Versions played that night included various 8-bit (music) covers, "The Final Crackdown" by Drop the Lime, a version translated into Polish and done by the group J+J+J, a live beatbox/freestyle rap version with Chicago rapper Sharkula & Yea Big, a cover by the band Dr. Murderer, a freestyle version done by Treasure Mammal live from his car, a version by the band Autumn on Acid, a "sad" banjo version by Rick Franklin, and a re-edit mashup by Greek radio personality Steve Damien. The hosts closed out the show with a live version played in-studio with a 10-person band including members of the Blue Ribbon Glee Club, the Hidden Mitten, and the Maybenauts. Classic Rock 101 released a parody titled The Financial Meltdown, based on the 2008 financial crisis as part of their Twisted Tunes, which is played every day to reflect current issues. British band Eskimo Disco recorded a cover used in the 2009 film Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel. A cover by a band called Deep Sunshine has brought an additional notoriety to the song : Deep Sunshine's live performance was captured on video and later became a variation of a Rickroll on Fark.com, receiving over 1 million views on YouTube. The video has been entitled "Worst cover ever" on YouTube, its success stemming for its lack of artistic value. Best and Worst Final Countdown covers The song is included in Rock of Ages, a Broadway musical which pays homage to 1980s rock music. The Gadget Show's Ortis Deley sung it as his competition entry in the 2011 Gadget Show Live convention. Pop culture Professional wrestlers Keiji Mutoh, Franz Schumann, Paul Diamond, Bryan Danielson, Flex Armstrong and Sara Del Rey have used "The Final Countdown" as entrance music. The song is featured extensively in the show Arrested Development. The character Gob Bluth (Will Arnett) uses it as the theme song to his illusion act. The Detroit Pistons have used "The Final Countdown" as their introduction music since the Bad Boys era. The sitcom Scrubs used this on a ukulele as the semi-main character Ted quits during season 9. The stage theme of Infinity Mijinion in Megaman X6 is inspired by the song. ------------------------ "Axel F" is the electronic instrumental theme from the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop performed by Harold Faltermeyer. The title comes from the main character's name, Axel Foley (played by Eddie Murphy), in the film. It topped musical charts in 1985 and remains a popular remix track. The song also appears on Faltermeyer's 1988 album Harold F. as a bonus track. Reportedly, Faltermeyer was against including it, but MCA insisted as it was his most recognizable track. Cover Versions In 2005, Crazy Frog remixed the song, also releasing it under name "Axel F," but also known as the "Crazy Frog song. 1991 "Axel F" by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for the Telarc release Bond and Beyond 1995 "Axel F"/"Keep Pushin'" (by Clock), a UK #7 hit in 1995. 1998 "Axel F" (by Planet Bass) 1998 "Axel F" (by Trance Atlantic Air Waves) 1999 "Axel F" (by Cobat) 2001 "Axel F" (by Spacecorn) #74 UK 2003 "Axel F 2003"/"Axel F 2004" (by Murphy Brown & Captain Hollywood) 2005 "Italian Fireflies vs Axel Foley Theme" (Author Unknown, sampled from Black Strobe and Harold Faltermeyer) 2006 "Axel F" (by Ismail Miraux). 2007 Original Techno remix by #1 80's Club Hits Remixed on their album Best of 80's Dance 2009 "Axel F" (by Ron Rockwell). 2011 "Axel F" (by Raney Shockne) Scream IV soundtrack.