"Seven Doors Hotel", written by Joey Tempest, was the first single released from the

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self-titled debut album. It was a big hit in Japan, reaching the Top 10. It was one of the first songs he ever wrote. Tempest was inspired to write the song after watching the Italian horror film '' The Beyond''. In 1985 Europe recorded a new version of the song, which was used as a B-side for the single " Rock the Night". Later the version was included in

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reissue of The Final Countdown.

Personnel

1983 version

* Joey Tempest −

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* John Norum −

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* John Levén −

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* Tony Reno −

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1985 version

*Joey Tempest − vocals *John Norum − guitars *John Levén − bass guitar * Mic Michaeli − keyboards * Ian Haugland − drums

References

{{Europe (band) 1983 debut singles 1983 songs 1985 songs Europe (band) songs Victor Records singles Songs written by Joey Tempest