Carrie

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About Carrie

"Carrie" is a power ballad by the Swedish hard rock band Europe released in 1987. It was the third single released internationally from the album The Final Countdown, and it is their highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart—peaking at #3 (#1 on the Radio and Records chart) during the fall of 1987. The track on the B-side of the 7" single was "Love Chaser". The song was written by Joey Tempest and Mic Michaeli in 1985. An early version of the song that consisted of just keyboards and vocals, was played on a tour in Sweden the same year. The demo version was similar, but the final version that was included on the album The Final Countdown included the whole band playing. On Europe tours following the band's reunion in 2003, an acoustic version of "Carrie" has been played, with Tempest performing the song on an acoustic guitar. In recent years, however, the band has switched back to the arrangement of the album version. A performance of the acoustic version can be found on the Live from the Dark DVD and a performance of the album version can be found on the Live at Shepherd's Bush, London DVD. 


Year:
2007
4:32
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When light goes down, I see no reason
For you to cry. We've been through this before
In every time, in every season,
God knows I've tried
So please don't ask for more.

Can't you see it in my eyes
This might be our last goodbye

Carrie, Carrie, things they change my friend
Carrie, Carrie, maybe we'll meet again

I read your mind, with no intentions
Of being unkind, I wish I could explain
It all takes time, a whole lot of patience
If it's a crime, how come I feel no pain.

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Europe

Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979, by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno. more »

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Written by: Joey Tempest, Gunnar Michaeli

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Carrie" is a power ballad by Swedish rock band, Europe, released in 1986. It came out as the third single from their third studio album, "The Final Countdown".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
Song Composition
The ballad is written in the key of B major and has a tempo of 46 beats per minute. It was composed by band members, vocalist Joey Tempest and keyboardist Mic Michaeli.
Music Video
The music video for "Carrie" was shot in the Stockholm suburb of Djurgården, and it has over 100 million views on YouTube (as of February, 2022).
Lyrics Insight
The song, reportedly, doesn't refer to a specific "Carrie". According to Joey Tempest, the song was about typical love stories experienced when one is young and then eventually move on with life.
Live Performances
"Carrie" have been performed live by Europe in their concerts regularly for over three decades and the performance of the song at Stockholm's Solnahallen in 1986, has been considered as one of the best performances of the song.
Covers
"Carrie" has been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence in rock music.
Album Success
The song's parent album, "The Final Countdown", was Europe's most successful album, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. The success of "Carrie" played a significant role in this achievement.
Digital Popularity
On Spotify, "Carrie" has over 65 million streams (as of February 2022), making it one of Europe's most popular songs on the platform.
Legacy
Many critics and fans regard "Carrie" as one of the greatest power ballads of the 80s, and it has stood the test of time as a classic.

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