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The origins of "The Final Countdown" are as unexpected as the song's massive success.

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Interestingly, the band didn't initially see the song as a potential hit. It was originally intended only as a concert opener . Guitarist John Norum even initially disliked the synth-heavy sound, fearing it was too "off-brand" for a rock band. Chart-Topping Global Success The origins of "The Final Countdown" are as