EUROPE

 

SEVEN DOORS HOTEL (1983, Victor)

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A - SIDE

SEVEN DOORS HOTEL (4:51) (J.Tempest)

B - SIDE

WORDS OF WISDOM (4:06) (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals, keyboards

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVÉN: bass

Tony RENO: drums

This song was inspired by the horror movie "The Beyond". A new version was included as B-side for the "Rock The Night" singles released in 1985 and 1986.

 

EUROPE (1983, Hot, Victor, Epic)

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SIDE ONE

1. IN THE FUTURE TO COME (4:57)

2. FAREWELL (4:01)

3. SEVEN DOORS HOTEL (5:26)

4. THE KING WILL RETURN (5:42)

5. BOYAZONT (instrumental) (2:10)

SIDE TWO

1. CHILDREN OF THIS TIME (4:51)

2. WORDS OF WISDOM (4:05)

3. PARADIZE BAY (3:51)

4. MEMORIES (4:31)

All songs written and composed by Joey TEMPEST, except for "Boyazont" (John NORUM, Eddie MEDUZA)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVÉN: bass

Tony RENO: drums, percussion

Produced by Europe, co-produced by Thomas ERDTMAN and Erik VIDEGĹRD

Recorded at Electra Studio, Stockholm

About "Boyazont": Boya was the nick name of a former John's girlfriend.

There are 2 version of the 12" cover (and later of the CDs): one with the band (first release), another with the  Karlskirche Cathedral, situated in Vienna, Austria. The angel statues standing in front of it are taken from one of Bernini's statues on the Sant'Angelo Bridge in Rome, Italy.

Released in: vinyl, musicassette, remastered CD.

 

LYIN' EYES (1983, Hot)

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A - SIDE

LYIN' EYES (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

DREAMER (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals, keyboards

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVÉN: bass

Tony RENO: drums

Withdrawn shortly after the release. Only 500 copies are left around the world, so it's the rarest EUROPE single. everOn the B-side there's the same image but the eyes are closed.

 

DREAMER (1984, Victor)

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A - SIDE

DREAMER (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

LYIN' EYES (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals, keyboards

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVÉN: bass

Tony RENO: drums

Produced by Leif MASES

 

STORMWIND (1984, Hot)

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A - SIDE

STORMWIND (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

DREAMER (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals, keyboards

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVÉN: bass

Tony RENO: drums

Produced by Leif MASES

 

WINGS OF TOMORROW (1984, Hot, Epic)

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SIDE ONE

1. STORMWIND

2. SCREAM OF ANGER

3. OPEN YOUR HEART

4. TREATED BAD AGAIN

5. APHASIA (instrumental)

SIDE TWO

1. WINGS OF TOMORROW

2. WASTED TIME

3. LYIN' EYES

4. DREAMER

5. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

All songs and lyrics composed and written by Joey TEMPEST, except for "Aphasia" by John NORUM; "Scream Of Anger" (originally "Black Journey For My Soul") music by Joey TEMPEST and Marcel JACOB, lyrics by Joey TEMPEST.

Joey TEMPEST: lead and backing vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar

John NORUM: guitars, backing vocals

John LEVEN: bass

Tony RENO: drums

Produced by Leif MASES

Recorded at Polar Studios, Stockholm

Released in: vinyl, musicassette, remastered CD.

 

OPEN YOUR HEART (1984, Hot/Epic)

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A - SIDE

OPEN YOUR HEART (4:07) (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

WINGS OF TOMORROW (3:57) (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals, keyboards

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVÉN: bass

Tony RENO: drums

 

ROCK THE NIGHT (1985, Hot/EMI Music, Epic)

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A - SIDE

ROCK THE NIGHT (4:07) (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

SEVEN DOORS HOTEL (4:56) (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals, keyboards

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVÉN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

7" version with live cover (1985, Hot), includes: ROCK THE NIGHT (4:15) and SEVEN DOORS HOTEL new version (4:56) on the B-side)

Maxi single version (1985, Epic, blue cover) includes: ROCK THE NIGHT (4:04), SEVEN DOORS HOTEL (4:56), STORMWIND (4:29), WINGS OF TOMORROW (3:57)

Maxi single version (1985, Epic, live cover) includes: ROCK THE NIGHT (remix, re-edited by Fredrik Ramel, 5:35) on the A-side;  ROCK THE NIGHT (single version, 4:07) and SEVEN DOORS HOTEL (4:56) on the B-side.

Maxi single version (1986, Epic, with Kee MARCELLO on the cover) includes: ROCK THE NIGHT (4:07), SEVEN DOORS HOTEL (4:56), STORMWIND (4:29), WINGS OF TOMORROW (3:57)

7" version with live cover (Joey Tempest) (1987, CBS), includes: ROCK THE NIGHT (4:04), SEVEN DOORS HOTEL (4:56)

 

ON THE LOOSE (1985, Epic)

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A - SIDE

ROCK THE NIGHT (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

ON THE LOOSE (J. Tempest)

BROKEN DREAMS (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: lead vocals

John NORUM: guitar

John LEVÉN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Produced by: europe (A-Side); Joey TEMPEST (B-Side)

Photos: Andy LOOR (cover), Thomas WAHLBERG (Tomas and Carina), Roger TURESSON (eUROPE)

 

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (1986, CBS, Epic, Victor)

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A - SIDE

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (3:59) (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

ON BROKEN WINGS (3:38) (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: lead vocals

John NORUM: guitar

John LEVÉN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Produced by: Kevin ELSON

"The Final Countdown" was inspired by David Bowie's song "Space Oddity". The music video was shot as at Solnahallen, Solna, Sweden. It became Europe's biggest hit ever, becoming number 1 in 26 Countries.

The 7" single was released in 2 different colour's cover: light and dark green, with a band picture.

Maxi single version (1986, Epic) includes: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (5:09), ON BROKEN WINGS (3:38), HEART OF STONE (3:46)

It was lately released another 7" version with Kee MARCELLO on the cover (CBS, 1987)

 

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (1986, Epic)

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SIDE ONE

1. THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (5:09)

2. ROCK THE NIGHT (4:04)

3. CARRIE (4:29)

4. DANGER ON THE TRACK (3:45)

5. NINJA (3:47)

SIDE TWO

1. CHEROKEE (4:12)

2. TIME HAS COME (4:00)

3. HEART OF STONE (3:46)

4. ON THE LOOSE (3:08)

5. LOVE CHASER (3:28)

All songs written by Joey TEMPEST, except for "Carrie", written by Joey TEMPEST and Mic MICHAELI.

Joey TEMPEST: lead vocals

John NORUM: guitar

John LEVÉN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Produced by: Kevin ELSON

Recorded and mixed by: Kevin ELSON and Wally BUCK at Powerplay Studios, Zurich, Switzerland; Soundtrade Studios, Stockholm, Sweden; Mastersound Studios, Atlanta, GA; Fantasy Studios, San Francisco, CA, USA

Mastered by: Bob LUDWIG at Masterdisk, NY, USA

Management: Hot Management AB

Released in: vinyl, musicassette, remastered CD.

 

LOVE CHASER - PRIDE ONE (1986, Victor)

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A - SIDE

LOVE CHASER (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

CARRIE (J. Tempest, M. Michaeli)

Joey TEMPEST: lead vocals

John NORUM: guitar

John LEVÉN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Produced by: Kevin ELSON

Japanese 2-track vinyl 7" single. This single was later reissued with "Carrie" as the lead track. The picture insert states that the track is from the film Pride One, and features a colour picture of the band, plus a photo of a Yamaha racing motorcycle. The reverse of the insert includes the "Love Chaser" lyrics.

 

CHEROKEE (1986, CBS, Epic)

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A - SIDE

CHEROKEE (4:12) (J. Tempest)

B - SIDE

DANGER ON THE TRACK (3:45) (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: lead vocals

John NORUM: guitar

John LEVÉN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Produced by: Kevin ELSON

Another version  (1986, CBS) has LOVE CHASER (3:28) as B-side.

 

CARRIE (1987, Epic)

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A - SIDE

CARRIE (4:29) (J. Tempest, M. Michaeli)

B - SIDE

LOVE CHASER (3:28) (J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: lead vocals

John NORUM: guitar

John LEVÉN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

7" version with Kee MARCELLO on the cover (1987, Epic)

7" silver disc version with LOVE CHASER on the B-side

Special gatefold edition of 2 singles 7" (Epic, 1987) : 1) CARRIE with LOVE CHASER on the B-side; 2) OPEN YOUR HEART (1984) with DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY on the D-side.

 

GOT TO HAVE FAITH (2004, Sanctuary)

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1. GOT TO HAVE FAITH (3:08) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

2. SETTLE FOR LOVE (3:50) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

3. GOT TO HAVE FAITH - video (3:08) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVEN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

 

START FROM THE DARK (2004, Sanctuary, Victor)

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1. GOT TO HAVE FAITH (3:10) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

2. START FROM THE DARK (4:12) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

3. FLAMES (3:55) (J. Tempest)

4. HERO (4:15) (J. Tempest)

5. WAKE UP CALL (4:14) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

6. REASON (4:37) (J. Tempest, M. Michaeli)

7. SONG no. 12 (4:09) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

8. ROLL WITH YOU (4:30) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

9. SUCKER (3:42) (J. Tempest)

10. SPIRIT OF THE UNDERDOG (4:25) (J. Tempest)

11. AMERICA (3:35) (J. Tempest)

12. SETTLE FOR LOVE (3:49) (J. Tempest, J. Norum)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVEN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Recorded at "Studio 301", Stockholm. Additional recordings, at "Little big room", Stockholm

Mixed at "Little big room", Stockholm.

Produced by: Kevin ELSON and Europe

Mixed by: Kevin ELSON

Engineered by: Tom SIZE

Additional "beats" by: Marcus MICHAELI

Mastered by: Bob LUDVIG

All songs published by Warner Chappell Music

Art direction and graphic production by: Thomas LARSSON and Niklas BRODD

Photos by: Niklas BERNSTONE

Management by: Petri H. LUNDÉN for Talent Trust

Dedicated to Bo NORLING.

Released in musicassette (Indonesia only) and CD.

The Japanese CD edition and the musicassette contain 2 bonus tracks: SEVEN DOORS HOTEL and WINGS OF TOMORROW, both recorded live at Sweden Rock Festival 2004.

CD contains also a the documentary "Start From The Dark".

A special limited digi-pack edition was released in Sweden.

 

HERO (2004, Sanctuary)

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1. HERO - Radio Mix (3:15) (J. Tempest)

2. HERO - Album version (4:15) (J. Tempest)

3. REASON (4:37) (J. Tempest, M. Michaeli)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVEN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

 

ALWAYS THE PRETENDERS (2006, Sanctuary)

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1. ALWAYS THE PRETENDERS (Radio edit)

2. ALWAYS THE PRETENDERS (Album version)

3. FLAMES (live at B.B. Kings N.Y.)

4. SUPERSTITIOUS (live at B.B. Kings N.Y.)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVEN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

"Always The Pretenders": written by J. TEMPEST and J. LEVÉN. Warner/Chappell.

Recorded at Kingside Studios, Stockholm, Sweden, by Lennart ÖSTLUND.

Mixed by Stefan GLAUMANN at Toytown Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.

Radio edit version by Eleven Soundpool/Kai Hoffmann.

"Flames": written by J. TEMPEST. Warner/Chappell.

Recorded live at BB Kings, New York. Mixed by Karl DERFLER

"Superstitious": written by J. TEMPEST. EMI Music Publishing.

Recorded live at BB Kings, New York. Mixed by Karl DERFLER

Management by Petri H. LUNDÉN for Talent Trust.

Cover photo by Erik WEISS.

 

SECRET SOCIETY (2006, Sanctuary)

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1. SECRET SOCIETY (3:34) (J. Tempest)

2. ALWAYS THE PRETENDERS (3:53) (J. Tempest)

3. LOVE IS NOT THE ENEMY (4:17) (J. Norum, J. Tempest)

4. WISH I COULD BELIEVE (3:33) (M. Michaeli, J. Tempest)

5. LET THE CHILDREN PLAY (4:10) (M. Michaeli, J. Tempest)

6. HUMAN AFTER ALL (4:12) (J. Norum, J. Tempest)

7. THE GETAWAY PLAN (3:51) (J. Norum, J. Tempest)

8. A MOTHER'S SON (4:47) (J. Tempest)

9. FOREVER TRAVELLING (4:10) (J. Tempest)

10. BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL SOUL (3:46) (J. Tempest)

11. DEVIL SINGS THE BLUES (5:22) (M. Michaeli, J. Tempest)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVEN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Recorded at Kingside Studios, Stockholm.

Engineer: Lennart ÖSTLUND. Mixed by Stefan GLAUMANN at Toytown Studios, Stockholm.

Mastered by George MARINO at Sterling Sound, N.Y..

Logic programming: Peer STAPPE. Pro Tools programming and additional engeneering: Joey and Mic.

Guest vocals on "Let The Children Play": Archie LAMPRELL. Recorded by Adam LEMPRELL.

Cover design and photos: StormStudios. Artwork: Lee BAKER.

Illustrations: Dan ABBOTT. Band photo: Erik WEISS.

Management: Petri H. LUNDÉN for Talent Trust. Business Management: Tambourine.

Produced, written and performed by Europe. PLAY LOUD!

 

LAST LOOK AT EDEN(2009, Hell & Back AB - Universal)

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1. LAST LOOK AT EDEN (4:10)

(J. Tempest, A. Carlsson, Europe)

2. U DEVIL U (4:10)

(J. Tempest, Europe)

3. LAST LOOK AT EDEN Radio Edit (3:58)

(J. Tempest, A. Carlsson, Europe)

1. LAST LOOK AT EDEN (4:07)

(J. Tempest, A. Carlsson, Europe)

2. U DEVIL U (4:09)

(J. Tempest, Europe)

3. SUPERSTITIOUS live (4:56)

(J. Tempest)

4. START FROM THE DARK live (4:26)

(J. Tempest, J. NORUM)

5. SINCE I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU (7:26)

(J. Page, R. Plant, J.P. Jones)

 

LAST LOOK AT EDEN - Video

(Directed by Patric ULLAEUS for Revolver.se)

Songs taken from the upcoming album

"Last Look At Eden".

Tracks 1 & 2 taken from the upcoming album

"Last Look At Eden".

Joey TEMPEST: vocals

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVEN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Produced by Tobias LINDELL, Joey TEMPEST and Mic MICHAELI.

Cover photo: Fredrik ETOALL.

Art Direction: Dimitrios DIMITRIADIS at Nightshade Design.

Management: Petri H. LUNDÉN for Hagenburg.

 

NEW LOVE IN TOWN(2009, Hell & Back AB - Universal)

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1. NEW LOVE IN TOWN

(J. Tempest, M. Michaeli, A. Carlsson, Europe)

2. LAST LOOK AT EDEN

(J. Tempest, A. Carlsson, Europe)

Songs taken from the upcoming album

"Last Look At Eden".

Joey TEMPEST: vocals

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVEN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Produced by Tobias LINDELL, Joey TEMPEST and Mic MICHAELI.

Cover photo: Fredrik ETOALL.

Art Direction: Dimitrios DIMITRIADIS at Nightshade Design.

Management: Petri H. LUNDÉN for Hagenburg.

 

LAST LOOK AT EDEN(2009, Hell & Back AB - Universal)

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1. PRELUDE (0:52) (J. Tempest, M. Michaeli, T. Lindell)

2. LAST LOOK AT EDEN (3:55) (J. Tempest, A. Carlsson, Europe)

3. GONNA GET READY (3:35) (J. Tempest, A. Carlsson, Europe)

4. CATCH THAT PLANE (4:46) (J. Tempest, Europe)

5. NEW LOVE IN TOWN (3:33) (J. Tempest, M. Michaeli, A. Carlsson, Europe)

6. THE BEAST (3:23) (J. Tempest, J. Levén, Europe)

7. MOJITO GIRL (3:44) (J. Tempest, Europe)

8. NO STONE UNTURNED (4:48) (J. Tempest, Europe)

9. ONLY YOUNG TWICE (3:51) (J. Tempest, J. Norum, Europe)

10. U DEVIL U (4:10) (J. Tempest, Europe)

11. RUN WITH THE ANGELS (4:03) (J. Tempest, J. Norum, M. Michaeli, Europe)

12. IN MY TIME (6:15) (J. Tempest, A. Carlsson, Europe)

Joey TEMPEST: vocals

John NORUM: guitars

John LEVEN: bass

Mic MICHAELI: keyboards

Ian HAUGLAND: drums

Main backing vocals by Joey TEMPEST and Mic MICHAELI.

Guest appearances:

TITIYO backing vocals on tracks 4, 7 and 12

KLEERUP backing vocals on tracks 4, 7, 8 and 12, and backwards piano outro on track 4

Andreas CARLSSON backing vocals on tracks 2, 3 and 5

Magnus SJÖLANDER percussion.

The CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by Tomas BRAUNER:

Arrangements by Mic MICHAELI and Tommy HANSSON

Orchestration and musical direction by Tommy HANSSON

Contracted, recorded, edited and mixed by Marcus BERGQVIST for Sterlingscore.com

Recorded at The Gallery Studios, Prague

Assistant Engineer: Standa BAROCH

Transport by Marek KOLAR

Catering by Radim TOMEK

Additional Orchestra musicians:

Trombone: Sixten HAY

Bassoon: Anette O VARELA.

Recorded and Mixed at Bohus Sound Studios, Gothenburg.

Additional recordings at Playyard Studios, Stockholm, by Per STAPPE and Ronny BERNSTRÖM and Studio 13, Stockholm, by Marcus ENGLOF.

Produced by Tobias LINDELL and EuropE.

Additional Production: Joey TEMPEST and Mic MICHAELI.

Mixed and Engineered by Tobias LINDELL.

Mastered by Vlado MELLER at Universal Mastering Studios, New York.

Art Direction & Design: Dimitrios DIMITRIADIS at Nightshade Design Collective.

Band photos by Fredrik ETOALL at Etoall Production.

Management: Petri H. LUNDÉN at Hagenburg.

 


 

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