Since their formation, Europe has released eleven studio albums, three live albums, three compilations and nineteen music videos.
Europe rose to international fame in the 1980s with their third album, 1986's The Final Countdown, which has sold over 3 million copies in the United States and 15 million copies worldwide (including album and single). Europe has sold over 25 million records worldwide. The band has had two top 20 albums on the Billboard 200 chart (The Final Countdown and Out of This World) and two top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart ("The Final Countdown" and "Carrie").
Europe went on hiatus in 1992, reunited temporarily for a one-off performance in Stockholm on New Year's Eve 1999 and announced an official reunion in 2003. Since then the band has released six albums, Start from the Dark (2004), Secret Society (2006), Last Look at Eden (2009), Bag of Bones (2012), War of Kings (2015) and Walk The Earth (2017). They continue to have popular tours.
Europe has achieved new attention in the US due to being featured in a GEICO Insurance cable television commercial campaign viewed for many months across the US in 2015-16.
The band is mainly influenced by Whitesnake, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, UFO and Michael Schenker Group.
Born in 1979 from the underground rock music scene in the outskirts of Stockholm, Sweden, a young band called 'Force' sprung from the suburbs to win national acclaim in the early 80s, emerging victorious in a nationwide talent contest. Their main influences were arena-ready British hard rock bands of the 70s such as UFO, Thin Lizzy, and Led Zeppelin. Winning a recording contract, core members Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar) and John Leven (bass) re-named themselves 'Europe'.
They went on to record and release two spirited albums, 'Europe' and 'Wings of Tomorrow'. They broke through the musical mainstream in both Scandinavia and Japan. The band toured widely on the strengths of these two records, and, in 1984, they recruited new members Mic Michaeli (keyboards) and drummer Ian Haugland. The success these albums generated on their home soil as well as in the Far East landed them an international record deal with Epic Records in New York.
In 1986, Europe went on to release their third album, 'The Final Countdown', which was produced by Kevin Elson (who had notably worked with Journey and Mr Big). Upon its release, gaining major momentum from Moscow to Manhattan and Stockholm to Sydney and elsewhere, that album conquered the airwaves and the epic arena rock anthem that was its title track succeeded in penetrating the global psyche. The prominent (and now arguably legendary) keyboard riff and memorable melodies catapulted "The Final Countdown" into the top ten charts in the U.K and U.S., and it ended up reaching number one in 24 countries. Selling in excess of six million units and resulting in an extensive world tour, 'The Final Countdown' became a global phenomenon.
It was at this time that John Norum chose to leave Europe to pursue a solo career, and he was replaced by another well-known Swedish guitarist, Kee Marcello. About two years later, Europe emerged again with their fourth album, titled 'Out of This World'. Produced by Ron Nevison (who had worked with UFO, Thin Lizzy, and Heart), this album delivered what had become the trademark Europe melodies and inspiring musical arrangements. Also a remarkable success, Europe embarked on a second world tour, and they notably were the first international rock-act to perform behind the 'Bamboo Curtain' in Bombay, India in front of a 60,000-strong audience.
The follow-up to 'Out of This World' approximately came two years later. That album, titled 'Prisoners in Paradise', was inspired by the band's time residing in Los Angeles, California. Upon completion of yet another world tour in 1993, the members of Europe decided to take time out to pursue personal projects and record solo albums.
After an extended hiatus, the band came together again in 1999 (including original guitarist John Norum) on new year's eve in Stockholm Sweden to perform "Rock the Night" and "The Final Countdown", helping to usher in the new millennium. The performance not only marked Europe's first public appearance in almost a decade but also inspired a permanent reunion. Still, the band's members had difficulties getting their plans to come together.
In 2004, with John Norum firmly back in the band, the original Europe lineup returned to the world stage with "Start From the Dark" - a raw, cutting-edge rock album that delivered a brand new style of melodic rock. The release saw the band's welcome return to the road as they embarked on an extensive tour in Europe, the United States, and the Far East. Shortly thereafter, the band returned to the studio to record their 7th studio album titled "Secret Society" which was released in October 2006. Marking the most daring and innovative Europe album to date, "Secret Society" is both a return to their roots as well as a celebration of their collective musical experience and willingness to explore brand new territories. Followed by another world tour, the band continues to work hard to establish themselves yet again. It can be said that there are few bands from the 80's that still remain creative and relevant today with an edgy and modern sound.
Following their summer 2008 European tour, Europe returned to the studio to record and then release their eighth studio effort, " the Last Look at Eden." The band's latest work is "Bag of Bones," which they released in April 2012. Vocalist Joey Tempest remarked that he thought he'd "made a hardcore classic rock record with the blues knocking on the door." Showing that the group has still got it, the album debuted at #2 on Sweden's top album chart and has been certified Gold in Sweden while also receiving strong sales throughout Europe and in the U.K.
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Light it Up
Europe Lyrics
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Sniffin’ around for some sign of life
Then Sammy sang and it felt so right
Started up a fire that’s never been put out
'Cause every star is a fading sun
Let’s light it up
Every kid got to hit the ground and run
Oh light it up
Now things began to change in my neighborhood
The girls were looking pretty and the booze began to taste so good
Every generation gotta go round the bend
Take a little trip and hopefully get back again
'Cause every star is a fading sun
So c’mon, light it up
Every kid got to hit the ground and run
Let’s light it up
'Cause we want it, yeah we want it
We can have it, so let’s have it
Yeah we want it, yeah we want it
We can have it, let’s have it
Let’s have it
Every star is a fading sun
Hey let’s light it up
Every kid got to hit the road and run
C’mon, let’s light it up
Let’s light it up
The song "Light It Up" by Europe is about the search for something to give life meaning, and the realization that we are all connected through time and space. The lyrics describe the feeling of being lost and searching for a sense of fulfillment. The singer compares himself to a lost dog wandering the streets at night, looking for a sign of life.
Then, he hears Sammy sing and it feels like he's found what he was looking for. The spark that is ignited grows into a fire that cannot be put out. The chorus reinforces the idea that every star is a fading sun and that we should do our best to make the most of our time on earth.
The second verse focuses on the changes that happen in the singer's neighborhood. He notices that the girls are looking pretty and the booze tastes good. He acknowledges that every generation goes through its own struggles and that it's important to take a little trip and hopefully get back again. The final chorus repeats the same message - every star is a fading sun so let's light it up and make the most of our time.
Overall, "Ligh It Up" is a song about the search for meaning in life and the importance of living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I was circling round like a lost dog at night
I was wandering aimlessly and feeling lost.
Sniffin’ around for some sign of life
I was searching for something to make me feel alive.
Then Sammy sang and it felt so right
Sammy's singing gave me a sense of purpose and belonging.
Started up a fire that’s never been put out
Sammy's singing ignited a passion within me that will never be extinguished.
'Cause every star is a fading sun
Everything in life fades eventually, so we should make the most of it while we can.
Let’s light it up
Let's make the most of life and enjoy it to the fullest.
Every kid got to hit the ground and run
Everyone should take action and pursue their dreams.
Now things began to change in my neighborhood
My surroundings started to improve and become more enjoyable.
The girls were looking pretty and the booze began to taste so good
I started to appreciate the good things in life more.
Every generation gotta go round the bend
Everyone experiences ups and downs in life.
Take a little trip and hopefully get back again
Take a chance and explore new things, and hopefully return safely.
'Cause we want it, yeah we want it
We desire happiness and fulfillment in life.
We can have it, so let’s have it
We have the power to achieve our goals and live our best lives.
Hey let’s light it up
Let's make the most of life and enjoy it.
Every kid got to hit the road and run
We should take action and pursue our dreams, no matter what.
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Irish Rose
Nice job guys love this track
Joeys voice strong as EVER
Ingrid Hernandez
ESTA BANDA SUENA COMO LOS DIOSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯AMO EUROPE💖💪🇦🇷🇸🇪🎸🌍✌
Perle Pinpin
Light it up💥enregistrement sublime, Fantastic is Joey🥰il se donne autant que sur scène 👍Respect MR TEMPEST💕love EUROPE💋
Arsen Vlasov
thank you for - my favourite band - great stuff
rockmaneurope
Hola podrías compartir todos los temas que muestran en este dvd? desde ya muchas gracias
JillannaMoon42
cómpralo
kasiuleczka9
Joey jak zawsze górą.
Anne Weir
Awesome job, Robrigo. 👍🤘😎🇺🇲
Paula Louise Collins
Fantastic...real souly,,,,,know what I mean? ❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🤟🎸
Roberto Cagnetta
During the video I've seen the titles of tracks which never appeared on the final release of the War of kings album,could they probably be some outtakes?