China Crisis - Arizona Sky (Countdown, 1987)

TV performance by China Crisis with ‘Arizona Sky’ on Dutch popshow “Countdown”. The television show was broadcasted by Veronica from 1976 to 1993 and was "Europe's Number 1 Rock Show" with performances by the greatest artists from all over the world like Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, U2, The Police, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz, Depeche Mode, New Order, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran, R.E.M., Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Cure, Run DMC, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, New Kids On The Block, LL Cool J.

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OVER COUNTDOWN
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Het Nederlandse televisieprogramma "Countdown" was van 1976 t/m 1993 “Europe’s Number 1 Rock Show” en werd uitgezonden bij Veronica. Later werd het programma ook uitgezonden in het buitenland en was het op z'n hoogtepunt in meer dan 20 landen op televisie te zien.

Gedurende deze 17 jaar muziekgeschiedenis zijn er opnames gemaakt met talloze internationale sterren, zoals Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, U2, The Police, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz, Depeche Mode, New Order, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran, R.E.M., Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Cure, Run DMC, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, New Kids On The Block, LL Cool J.

Uiteraard kwamen Nederlandse top-acts als Doe Maar, Andre Hazes, Herman Brood, Frank Boeijen, Spargo, Golden Earring, Time Bandits, De Dijk, De Raggende Manne, Hans de Booij, Gerard Joling, Drukwerk ook langs voor een optreden in Bussum.

Countdown werd gepresenteerd door oa Lex Harding, Erik de Zwart, Adam Curry, Simone Walraven Wessel van Diepen, Jeroen van Inkel, Rob Stenders, Simone Angel en Jasper Faber.

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#ChinaCrisis

[jcraigshelton]

Saw them on the 80’s Cruise. Not only are they talented musicians, they are absolutely some of the funniest guys you’ll ever meet.

[DubCHEQ]

It’s a total mystery why this was not a hit in the UK. A standout 80’s track

[mrzed.]

Pure class
Absolute classic
Will always treasure this group
Real 80s here this is what music should sound like.
I miss the 80s

[Karina-ifbl]

I love this song..💕 A total clasic from The 80's....

[kbrown]

One of my favorite songs of all time from an awesome album!!!

[jaroslawwojtowicz]

One of the best songs I"ve ever heard. So melodic and romantic. China Crisis as always.

[richardaloisio]

Fantastic band with so many brilliant albums…so many gorgeous melodies as well!

[rdsreference]

Brilliant brilliant band, looking forward to seeing them very soon. Such a hugely underrated outfit with a totally unique sound that cannot be imitated equalled or bettered and to this day never was.

[mbeenz]

I’m 65 Years, Saw The’s Cool Boysopen forSimple Minds Wow is

[gilmourwaters]

Awesome 80s tune…. Still pisses me off the classic mtv video of this tune can’t be found on YouTube. I loved that video

[mrzed.]

These guys are amazing pure class
Love them to bits
They ooze class and always look so happy performing

[deanneclarke]

Omg I love them!! Where’s that time machine to go back to the 80s? X

[darrenwoolley]

Absolutely brilliant song I've saw them a few times and they are just the best live.

[Zetep]

Geweldig, ik had geen idee dat dit ooit op tv was geweest, vergeten jaren 80 meesterwerk.

[anibalbabilonia]

Man what a classic gem 💎 I haven’t heard this one in over 30 years!! Still sounds great today!👌😎👍👉❤️

[BrendanPramjee]

Such a brilliant song ... Still one of my favourite Intros ever

[mbeenz]

Brilliant Simply Brilliant OMG ManyThanx From So Cal!!!!, !

[keplertagapan]

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[keplertagapan]

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[colinpumpernickel]

After watching the horror show that was Eurovision I'm even more desperate to get in a time-machine and go back to the 80's.