Countdown
Often referred to as “Europe’s #1 Rock Show,” Countdown was on-the-air for 16 years (1977-1993), and was broadcast in 18 countries, making it one of the most successful music shows in the history of television.
The archive contains over 3,000 hours of musical performances, interviews and concert appearances by the greatest rock, R&B, pop, new wave and rap/hip-hop artists of the era, including: Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, U2 and thousands more.
Nederlandse top-acts als Doe Maar, Andre Hazes, Herman Brood, Frank Boeijen, Spargo, Golden Earring, De Dijk, Gerard Joling kwamen ook langs voor een optreden.
Het archief is sinds 2017 eigendom van het Amerikaanse Reelin’ In The Years Productions (David Peck) en Double 2 Hilversum (Jan Douwe Kroeske). Indien u gebruik wilt maken van beeldmateriaal in een docu, tv-programma of andere mediaproductie neemt u voor een licentiedeal contact op met Double 2 via [email protected].

The Christians - Ideal World (Countdown, 1988)

Robby Valentine - Interview - Countdown, 1992

Henny Vrienten - 8 Jaar Na Doe Maar (Interview, 1992)

The Kane Gang - Respect Yourself (Countdown, 1984)

Chris Isaak - San Francisco Days (Countdown, 1993)

Patrick Bruel - Interview (Countdown, 1992)

Bryan Adams - Heat Of The Night (Countdown, 1987)

Nena - Top 10 Interview (Countdown, 1987)

Massada - Unknown Destination (First Episode of Countdown, 1978)

CeCe Peniston - Keep On Walkin' (Countdown, 1992)

Elton John Full 1986 Interview: Talks Nikita, Johan Cruijff & Dressing as Tina Turner (Muziekdag)

Aswad - Next To You (Countdown, 1990)

Chaos, Glamour & Camp: Army of Lovers Take Over Countdown (1991)

Billy Falcon - Married In The Morning (Countdown, 1992)

Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain (Countdown, 1988)

Michael McDonald Interview on Countdown | 1990

Clark Datchler and Candy Dulfer - Turn Back The Clock (Farewell Party Countdown Host Simone, 1988)

Princess Stéphanie of Monaco - Irresistible (Countdown, 1986)

Bennie Jolink van Normaal over De Klok Op Rock veldtocht en over motorcross (Countdown, 1984)

Massada - Dansa (Don't Quit Dancing) | Live on Countdown, 1980

E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Countdown, 1986)

Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon Interview at Veronica's Music Day (1990

Def Leppard - Love Bites (Countdown, 1988)

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - We Love you (Countdown, 1986)

Depeche Mode's Andy and Martin On The Killing Tour Schedule (Countdown Interview, 1986)

Scritti Politti - Absolute (Countdown, 1984)