Recorded Narration by Countdown’s iconic host Gavin Wood featuring LISA EDWARDS (John Farnham & Kylie Minogue) and SILVERFOX "Countdown" is the longest-running music show in Australian television history. Created by Ian “Molly” Meldrum and visionary ABC-TV producers, Countdown aired from 1974 to 1987, launching the careers of countless international superstars including Blondie, ABBA, Cyndi Lauper, and many more. Now, the timeless hits of a generation return to the spotlight in “The Countdown Years” — a high-energy 2-hour live concert experience celebrating the music, the mayhem, and the magic of the Countdown era. With a dynamic live band, amazing vocalists and no lip-syncing, audiences will be treated to non-stop solid gold and platinum hits by legendary artists such as: INXS, The Angels, Men at Work, John Paul Young (JPY), Pseudo Echo, Dragon, Mondo Rock, Mental As Anything, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Blondie, Tina Turner, Pat Benatar…… Remember when Sundays at 6 PM meant only one thing? We were glued to our TV sets. Molly said, “Do yourself a favour”—and we did!! “The Countdown Years” revives that era of wild studio audiences, screaming fans, and unforgettable performances that brought music into our living rooms and hearts.