This year, Swedish rock band Europe celebrate their 40th anniversary. As a part of the celebration, the band brought their special 2-act long show to the UK. The gig was filled with the band’s memories, documentary videos and the band’s excitement that they still actively share with fans.
Every band member had a chance to share their individual story of how they ended up in the band named Europe and how unique the journey of the band was. It was also their bassist John Leven’s 60th birthday on the day of the gig. Their manager came up on stage with a cake, champagne and balloons. Everyone in the audience sang “Happy Birthday” with Joey Tempest and others.
The gig concluded with their hit song “The Final Countdown”, considered one of the most essential rock songs ever written. Even though the London Palladium is a seated venue, the audience kept dancing and jumping throughout the gig. It is evident that Europe still has a solid fanbase and won’t change any time soon. Check out photos of Europe performing in London.
Setlist:
Set 1:
On Broken Wings
Seven Doors Hotel
Rock the Night
Start from the Dark
Walk the Earth
Hold Your Head Up
Dreamer
War of Kings
Vasastan
Girl From Lebanon
Carrie
Stormwind
Set 2:
Always the Pretenders
Ninja
Prisoners in Paradise
Sign of the Times
Space Oddity (David Bowie cover) (Acoustic)
Last Look at Eden
Open Your Heart
Memories (John Leven bass solo)
More Than Meets the Eye
Drum Solo (William Tell Overture)
Ready or Not
Superstitious
Encore:
Cherokee
The Final Countdown
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