The Countdown Singers is a name given to

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's revolving group of

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, used since 1994. They perform

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s of well-known songs. They have released over 80 albums.

Other names

They are also known as The Countdown Kids (on children's releases), Countdown, Countdown Big Band Orchestra, Countdown Country Singers , Countdown Dance Masters, Countdown Mix Masters, and Countdown Orchestra & Singers. The same musicians also work on albums credited to The Starlight Singers, The Starlite Singers, The Starlight Orchestra, The Film Starlight Orchestra, The Starlight Orchestra & Singers, The Starlight Symphony and Starlight Symphony Orchestra.

Discography

*''#1 Country Hits'' (#61 Country) *''#1 Hits of the 80's'' *''20 Best of '80s Country'' *''20 Best of Country Love'' *''20 Best of Dance'' *''20 Best of Disco'' *''20 Best of Dixieland'' *''20 Best of Love at the Movies'' *''20 Best of Love in the '80s'' *''20 Best of the '80s'' *''20 Country Favorites'' *''20 Irish Sing-Along Favorites'' (#14 Top World Music) *''50 Irish Favorites'' *''80's Chartbusters'' *''90's Chart Busters'' *''All Time Love'' *''Awesome 80's'' *''Best of Bluegrass'' *''Best of Country'' *''Best of Reggae'' *''Best of the 80's'' (#46 Indie) *''Best of Today's Movie Hits'' *''Blue Da Ba Dee: Dance Party'' *''Born To Be Wild'' *''Butterfly Kisses'' *''Caribbean Dance Mix'' *''Caribbean Fun in the Sun'' *''Celebration Party Mix'' *''Children's Classic Film Favorites'' *''Children's Film Favorites'' *''Classic Christmas Favorites Disc 2'' (Disk 1 is credited to The Starlight Pop Orchestra) *''Christmas Classics Redneck Style'' (#26 Indie) *''Classic Country Love Songs'' *''Classic Rhythm & Blues'' *''Country Ladies'' *''Dance Hits '98'' *''Dance Party 2001'' *''Dance Party Mix 2000: Waiting for Tonight'' *''Disco Fever: Play That Funky Music'' *''Disco Hot Stuff'' *''Film Favorites: Music from the Movies'' (#43 Indie) *''Forever 80's'' (#15 Indie) *''Forever Disco'' (#28 Indie, #2 Electronic) *''Hip Hop Grooves'' *''Hits from the 80's'' *''Hits of the 80's'' *''Hot & Spicy Salsa'' *''Hot & Spicy Salsa Hits Vol. 3'' *''Hot Hits: Children's Film Favorites'' *''Hot Hits: Country Hits'' *''Hot Hits: Hot Summer Hits'' *''Hot Hits: The Love Collection'' *''Hot Hits: The Roots of Reggae'' *''Hot Hits: Today's Movie Hits'' *''In A Christmas Mood'' (The Starlight Orchestra) *''Kayleigh'' *''Kiss the Bride...'' *''Latin Dance Party'' *''Latino'' *''Latino Mega Hits'' *''Like a G6'' *''Love at the Movies'' *''Love Songs from the Movies'' (#51 Billboard 200) *''Macarena Dance Dance Dance'' * ''Mambo #5'' (#194 Billboard 200, #15 CAN) *''Mega Mix Dance Party'' *''Melody of Love'' *''Men of Country'' *''Mob Hits'' *''Monster Mash and Other Songs of Horror'' (#99 Billboard 200, #21 Indie) *''Movie Hits'' *''My Love Is Your Love'' *''New Wave 80s'' *''Non Stop Disco Dance Mix'' *''Non Stop Hits: Rock n' Roll of the 70's'' *''Party in a Box: BBQ Party'' *''Party in a Box: Beach Party'' *''Party in a Box: Dance Party'' *''Party in a Box: Pool Party'' *''Party Mix'' *''Portrait of Broadway (2CD set)'' *''Power Mix'' *''Rainy Day Romance'' *''Reggae Fever: The Best of Reggae'' *''Reggae Sunshine'' *''Rock 'n Roll Reunion'' *''Saturday Night Fever/Grease'' *''Sci-Fi Movie Hits'' *''Silent Night'' (Christmas Album) *''Space Wars'' *''Sports Mix'' *''Tequila Party Vol. 1'' *''Today's Country'' (#58 Country) *''Today's Movie Hits'' *''Ultimate Dance'' *''Ultimate 80s'' *''Ultimate Club Mix'' *''Ultimate Dance Zone'' *''Ultimate Disco'' *''Ultimate Techno'' *''Wedding Collection'' *''Who Let the Girls Out'' *''Who Let the Boys Out''

References

External links

Madacy's home page

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