Cue the synth solo.
The song’s backbone is its unmistakable keyboard riff, composed by lead singer Joey Tempest on a borrowed Roland JX-8P synthesizer. Interestingly, the band originally viewed it as a dramatic way to open their live shows rather than a potential radio hit. Its success proved them wrong, reaching number one in 25 countries and cementing the image of 80s rock: big hair, bigger hooks, and cinematic production. The Digital Legacy: From Airwaves to MP3s europe the final countdown mp3 hot download