293 reactions · 64 shares | The television program "Countdown" was known as "Europe's Number One Rock Show" from 1976 to 1993. Click here to check out all the live performances: https://www.youtube.com/c/CountDownEU/featured During these 17 years, recordings have been made with international stars such as Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Run DMC, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, LL Cool J and many more. | Countdown | Facebook

Do yourself a favour and cancel your weekend plans, because we’re celebrating Countdown’s 50th anniversary with one heck of a party on rage! To mark the momentous occasion, we’re heading on an all-night trip down memory lane, tracking the show from its inception in 1974 all the way to the final episode in 1987. We’ve delved deep into the vault to line up hours of our favourite interviews, performances, segments, and iconic moments featuring the likes of Judas Priest, Kate Bush, David Bowie, Joan

46K views · 735 reactions | What's your favourite Countdown performance of 1976? We can't choose!  #ClassicCountdown | ABC iview | Facebook

In 1974, Countdown burst into loungerooms all over the nation and set the music scene on fire. Five decades on, the ABC is inviting you back to the party to celebrate the little Aussie show that became a global phenomenon. Countdown 50 Years On - Saturday 16 November 7.30pm on ABC iview and ABC TV. | ABC Arts