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01 February 2025 Highlight Swedish music moments! Promote the reasons behind the Swedish music success story, and iconic moments from music history. This post is part of a social media campaign and the toolkit Swedish Music Moments. The campaign can be used when activating the toolkit or throughout the whole year.
In February 1986, Swedish glam metal band Europe released the song ‘The Final Countdown’. It roared to number one in 25 countries.
Suggested dates: February (or New Year’s Eve )
Materials Download video (MP4 5 MB) Video 9:16 for reels and stories Caption In February 1986, Swedish glam metal band Europe released their glorious anthem ‘The Final Countdown’. It roared to number one in 25 countries and, like a comet, it’s blazed a trail ever since.
#SwedishMusicMoments #Onthisday #TheFinalCountdown
Tag : @officialeuropetheband
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