CLASSIC COUNTDOWN (2017)

Classic Countdown - Cover

Tracks

Disc 1 - 1975-79:

  1. Countdown Theme (0:12) - Brian May
  2. Yesterday's Hero (3:46) - John Paul Young
  3. Waterloo (2:44) - ABBA
  4. Horror Movie (3:50) - Skyhooks
  5. Guitar Band (3:19) - Stevie Wright
  6. C'mon We're Taking Over (5:03) - Hush
  7. Denim & Lace (2:47) - Marty Rhone
  8. From The Inside (3:28) - Marcia Hines
  9. I Only Want To Be With You (3:23) - Bay City Rollers
  10. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (2006 Remastered LP Version) (2:52) - Leo Sayer
  11. Jump In My Car (3:01) - Ted Mulry Gang
  12. Howzat (Remastered) (3:46) - Sherbet
  13. I Like It Both Ways (3:46) - Supernaut
  14. Hollywood Seven (4:52) - Jon English
  15. Help Is On Its Way (4:03) - Little River Band
  16. Don't Fall In Love (3:15) - The Ferrets
  17. Don't Ask Me Questions (5:38) - Graham Parker & The Rumour
  18. Up There Cazaly (2:46) - The Two-Man Band
  19. Rock 'n' Roll Outlaw (3:19) - Rose Tattoo
  20. Dream Police (3:51) - Cheap Trick

Disc 2 - 1979-81:

  1. Countdown Theme (0:12) - Brian May
  2. Breakfast At Sweethearts (2011 Remastered) (4:10) - Cold Chisel
  3. Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again? (3:20) - The Angels
  4. I'm Bored (2:45) - Iggy Pop
  5. Computer Games (4:00) - Mi-Sex
  6. Don't Throw Stones (3:41) - The Sports
  7. Hoochie Gucci Fiorucci Mama (2:30) - Australian Crawl
  8. Rock Lobster (4:54) - The B-52's
  9. Kiss On My List (3:53) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
  10. Walking On The Moon (4:59) - The Police
  11. Rock 'N' Roll High School (2:17) - Ramones
  12. Last Night (2:38) - The Scientists
  13. Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick (5:24) - Ian Dury and the Blockheads
  14. Antmusic (3:33) - Adam & The Ants
  15. Down Under (3:43) - Men At Work
  16. Shaddap You Face (3:13) - Joe Dolce
  17. Cool World (3:32) - Mondo Rock
  18. Love Song (Edit) (3:51) - Simple Minds
  19. Quasimodo's Dream (4:09) - The Reels

Disc 3 - 1981-84:

  1. Countdown Theme (0:12) - Brian May
  2. The Unguarded Moment (4:15) - The Church
  3. Primary (3:36) - The Cure
  4. Whip It (2:39) - Devo
  5. My Own Way (2009 Digital Remaster) (4:50) - Duran Duran
  6. The Safety Dance (2:44) - Men Without Hats
  7. Solid Rock (4:32) - Goanna
  8. Cattle And Cane (Remastered) (4:17) - The Go-Betweens
  9. What About Me? (3:35) - Moving Pictures
  10. Total Eclipse Of The Heart (4:25) - Bonnie Tyler
  11. Shiny Shiny (3:42) - Haysi Fantayzee
  12. Change In Mood (3:44) - Kids In The Kitchen
  13. Bop Girl (4:08) - Pat Wilson
  14. Maxine (4:37) - Sharon O'Neill
  15. Robert De Niro's Waiting (3:42) - Bananarama
  16. Girls Just Want To Have Fun (3:53) - Cyndi Lauper
  17. Kiss The Bride (4:21) - Elton John
  18. Heaven (Must Be There) (3:41) - Eurogliders
  19. Imagination (2:59) - The Saints

Disc 4 - 1985-87:

  1. Countdown Theme (0:12) - Brian May
  2. Take On Me (3:47) - a-ha
  3. Everybody Wants To Rule The World (4:07) - Tears For Fears
  4. Walls Come Tumbling Down (3:24) - The Style Council
  5. Wide Boy (3:20) - Nik Kershaw
  6. And We Danced (3:43) - The Hooters
  7. Hands Up In The Air (2007 Remaster) (3:55) - Boom Crash Opera
  8. Sounds Of Then (This Is Australia) (3:54) - GANGgajang
  9. Say Goodbye (3:50) - Hunters & Collectors
  10. You're The Voice (3:57) - John Farnham
  11. We Love You (4:08) - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
  12. Sugar Free (4:26) - Wa Wa Nee
  13. Nude School (3:37) - Painters and Dockers
  14. A Beat For You (3:41) - Pseudo Echo
  15. Rhymes (4:37) - Rockmelons
  16. Roll It On Robbie (3:33) - Redgum
  17. Breakout (3:46) - Swing Out Sister
  18. Witch Queen (4:19) - The Chantoozies
  19. She's The One (2:33) - The Cockroaches
  20. Take Me Back (3:29) - Noiseworks

Releases

Notes

Promotional write-up for this set:

Countdown epitomised music culture in Australia for over a decade, and is renowned around the world as one of the all-time great music TV shows.

One of the most loved programs ever produced and broadcast by the ABC, Countdown spanned 13 years from 1974-1987 and provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Regarded as one of the world's all-time great music shows, it influenced a generation of Australians, and kick-start the careers of some of the world's great musical artists. Returning to its original Countdown timeslot, Classic Countdown will launch on Sunday 17 September at 6pm on ABC TV, airing 13 one-hour episodes over consecutive weeks.

Joining the tribute, ABC Music are proud to present Classic Countdown, a massive 4CD collection and digital album featuring the biggest and most influential hits from the iconic original series including classic tracks from ABBA, Skyhooks, Iggy Pop, Hall & Oates, Cyndi Lauper, Cold chisel, John Farnham, and many, many more. Unashamedly nostalgic and playful, Classic Countdown will celebrate the explosion in youth culture and Aussie music that was the driving force of the show's success.

Each episode of the Classic Countdown TV series was narrated by a star of that era. The 7th episode, "1981" (aired Oct. 29, 2017), was narrated by Steve Kilbey.