Roxette

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Sweden's finest (excepting ABBA of course) became worldwide stars in the late 1980s and early 1990s dominating the charts, airwaves and notching up album sales of over 45 million with their brand of infectiously catchy pop rock. Formed after the demise of Per Gessle's group Gyllene Tider, it was second album Look Sharp! (1988) that proved their breakthrough reaching Number 2 in the UK, and producing the US Number 1 singles The Look and Listen To Your Heart. The use of It Must Have Been Love as the soundtrack to the hugely popular movie Pretty Woman gave the duo another US chart-topper before Joyride - from the album of the same name again - repeated the trick. As their international popularity dwindled with the release of Crash! Boom! Bang! (1994), Have A Nice Day (1999) and Room Service (2000) they were forced to split in 2002 when Marie was diagnosed with a brain tumour. In 2009 they reformed for gigs across Scandinavia, belting out a collection of their smooth rocking power pop hits.Artist biography compiled by BDS/West 10. All rights reserved

Top Tracks

13
Listen to Your Heart
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
05:28
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Mats Persson - Per Gessle
02
The Look
Roxette
The Pop Hits
03:57
Writer: Per Gessle
02
It Must Have Been Love (From the "Pretty Woman" Soundtrack)
Roxette
The Ballad Hits
04:20
Writer: Per Gessle
01
Joyride
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Joyride (2009 Version)
04:23
Composers: Per Gessle
03
Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:50
Writer: Per Gessle
05
How Do You Do!
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:09
Writer: Per Gessle
02
Dressed for Success (US Single Mix)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:11
Writer: Per Gessle
07
Spending My Time
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:35
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Mats Persson
03
Dangerous
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:49
Writer: Per Gessle
01
Joyride (Single Version)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:01
Writer: Per Gessle
08
Almost Unreal
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:54
Writer: Per Gessle
06
Wish I Could Fly
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:39
Writer: Per Gessle
09
The Big L.
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:25
Writer: Per Gessle
05
Sleeping In My Car
Roxette
Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)
03:46
12
It Must Have Been Love (Symphonic Version)
Roxette
80s Symphonic
04:33
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Paint
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Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
03:30
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Run to You (G.M. Remaster '03)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:38
Writer: Per Gessle
13
Queen of Rain
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:55
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Mats Persson
05
Dance Away
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
03:24
Composers: Marie Fredriksson - Per Gessle
14
Things Will Never Be the Same
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
04:26
Writer: Per Gessle
11
Crash! Boom! Bang! (Radio Edit)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:26
Writer: Per Gessle
12
June Afternoon
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:11
Writer: Per Gessle
08
Vulnerable
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
05:00
Writer: Per Gessle
15
Perfect Day
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:04
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Mats Persson
15
The Sweet Hello, the Sad Goodbye (Bassflow Remake)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:48
Writer: Per Gessle
02
Dressed for Success
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
04:09
Writer: Per Gessle
06
Milk and Toast and Honey
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:04
Writer: Per Gessle
07
Stars (G.M. Remaster '03)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:58
Writer: Per Gessle
02
Sleeping in My Car (Single Version)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:34
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Knockin' on Every Door
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:55
Composers: Per Gessle
07
Watercolours in the Rain
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:38
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Marie Fredriksson
07
Chances
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
04:57
Composers: Per Gessle
02
Hotblooded
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Joyride (2009 Version)
03:18
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Marie Fredriksson - Per Gessle
11
Church of Your Heart
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Joyride (2009 Version)
03:15
Writer: Per Gessle
14
(Do You Get) Excited?
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:15
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Mats Persson
09
The Centre of the Heart (G.M. Remaster '03)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:23
Writer: Per Gessle
08
Dangerous
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
03:48
Writer: Per Gessle
11
(I Could Never) Give You Up
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
03:57
Composers: Per Gessle
06
I Remember You
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:51
Composers: Per Gessle
12
You Don't Understand Me
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:28
Writer: Desmond Child - Per Gessle

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  • Discography
Albums
2016 Roxette Recordings under exclusive license to Parlophone Music Sweden a Warner Music Group Company
24-06-2016

Some Other Summer

01
Some Other Summer
Roxette
Some Other Summer
03:08
Writer: Per Gessle
02
Some Other Summer (Alexander Brown Remix)
Roxette
Some Other Summer
05:05
Writer: Per Gessle
03
Some Other Summer (Patrick Jordan Remix)
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Some Other Summer
02:59
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Some Other Summer (Didrick Remix)
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Some Other Summer
02:53
Writer: Per Gessle
05
Some Other Summer (TRXD)
Roxette
Some Other Summer
03:23
Writer: Per Gessle
1995 Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
10-06-2016

Rarities

01
Vulnerable (Single Version)
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Rarities
04:28
02
Fingertips '93
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Rarities
03:40
Composers: Per Gessle
03
Dressed For Success (Look Sharp! US Mix)
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Rarities
04:53
04
Joyride (MTV Unplugged Version)
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Rarities
05:36
05
The Look (MTV Unplugged Version)
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Rarities
05:13
06
Dangerous (MTV Unplugged Version)
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Rarities
03:13
07
The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye
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Rarities
04:46
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2016 Roxette Recordings under exclusive license to Parlophone Music Sweden a Warner Music Group Company
03-06-2016

Good Karma

01
Why Dontcha?
Roxette
Good Karma
02:45
Writer: Per Gessle
02
It Just Happens
Roxette
Good Karma
03:46
Writer: Per Gessle
03
Good Karma
Roxette
Good Karma
03:19
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Andreas Broberger - Hannes Lindgren
04
This One
Roxette
Good Karma
03:11
Writer: Per Gessle
05
You Make It Sound So Simple
Roxette
Good Karma
03:42
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Andreas Broberger - Hannes Lindgren
06
From A Distance
Roxette
Good Karma
03:30
Writer: Per Gessle
07
Some Other Summer
Roxette
Good Karma
03:08
Writer: Per Gessle
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2015 Roxette Recordings under exclusive license to Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
03-11-2014

The 30 Biggest Hits XXX

01
The Look
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:57
Writer: Per Gessle
02
Dressed for Success (US Single Mix)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:11
Writer: Per Gessle
03
Dangerous
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:49
Writer: Per Gessle
04
It Must Have Been Love (From the "Pretty Woman" Soundtrack)
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:18
Writer: Per Gessle
05
How Do You Do!
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
03:09
Writer: Per Gessle
06
Wish I Could Fly
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:39
Writer: Per Gessle
07
Spending My Time
Roxette
The 30 Biggest Hits XXX
04:35
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Mats Persson
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2013 Roxette Recordings under exclusive licence to Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
06-12-2013

Travelling The World Live at Caupolican, Santiago, Chile May 5, 2012

01
Dressed for Success (Live from Santiago 2012)
Roxette
Travelling The World Live at Caupolican, Santiago, Chile May 5, 2012
04:32
Writer: Per Gessle
02
Sleeping in My Car (Live from Santiago 2012)
Roxette
Travelling The World Live at Caupolican, Santiago, Chile May 5, 2012
03:45
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Per Gessle
03
The Big L (Live from Santiago 2012)
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Travelling The World Live at Caupolican, Santiago, Chile May 5, 2012
04:51
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Silver Blue (Live from Santiago 2012)
Roxette
Travelling The World Live at Caupolican, Santiago, Chile May 5, 2012
04:27
Writer: Per Gessle
05
She's Got Nothing On (But the Radio) [Live from Santiago 2012]
Roxette
Travelling The World Live at Caupolican, Santiago, Chile May 5, 2012
05:20
Writer: Per Gessle
06
Perfect Day (Live from Santiago 2012)
Roxette
Travelling The World Live at Caupolican, Santiago, Chile May 5, 2012
04:07
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Mats Persson
07
It Must Have Been Love (Live from Santiago 2012)
Roxette
Travelling The World Live at Caupolican, Santiago, Chile May 5, 2012
05:37
Writer: Per Gessle
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2012 Roxette Recordings under exclusive license to Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
23-03-2012

Travelling

01
Me & You & Terry & Julie
Roxette
Travelling
03:45
Composers: Per Gessle
02
Lover Lover Lover
Roxette
Travelling
03:59
Composers: Per Gessle
03
Turn of the Tide
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Travelling
04:10
Composers: Per Gessle
04
Touched by the Hand of God
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Travelling
03:48
Composers: Per Gessle
05
Easy Way Out
Roxette
Travelling
03:38
Composers: Per Gessle
06
It's Possible (Version One)
Roxette
Travelling
02:38
Writer: Per Gessle
07
Perfect Excuse
Roxette
Travelling
03:40
Composers: Per Gessle
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2011 Roxette Recordings under exclusive licence to Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
21-11-2011

Charm School Revisited

01
Way Out
Roxette
Charm School Revisited
02:45
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Per Gessle
02
No One Makes It on Her Own
Roxette
Charm School Revisited
03:42
Writer: Per Gessle
03
She's Got Nothing On (But the Radio)
Roxette
Charm School Revisited
03:34
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Speak to Me
Roxette
Charm School Revisited
03:41
Writer: Per Gessle
05
I'm Glad You Called
Roxette
Charm School Revisited
02:48
Composers: Per Gessle
06
Only When I Dream
Roxette
Charm School Revisited
03:51
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Per Gessle
07
Dream On
Roxette
Charm School Revisited
03:09
Composers: Per Gessle
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2011 Roxette Recordings under exclusive licence to Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
28-03-2011

Charm School (Deluxe Edition)

01
Way Out
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Charm School (Deluxe Edition)
02:45
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Per Gessle
02
No One Makes It on Her Own
Roxette
Charm School (Deluxe Edition)
03:42
Writer: Per Gessle
03
She's Got Nothing On (But the Radio)
Roxette
Charm School (Deluxe Edition)
03:34
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Speak to Me
Roxette
Charm School (Deluxe Edition)
03:41
Writer: Per Gessle
05
I'm Glad You Called
Roxette
Charm School (Deluxe Edition)
02:48
Composers: Per Gessle
06
Only When I Dream
Roxette
Charm School (Deluxe Edition)
03:51
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Per Gessle
07
Dream On
Roxette
Charm School (Deluxe Edition)
03:09
Composers: Per Gessle
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2011 Roxette Recordings under exclusive licence to Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
28-03-2011

Charm School

01
Way Out
Roxette
Charm School
02:45
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Per Gessle
02
No One Makes It on Her Own
Roxette
Charm School
03:42
Writer: Per Gessle
03
She's Got Nothing On (But the Radio)
Roxette
Charm School
03:34
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Speak to Me
Roxette
Charm School
03:41
Writer: Per Gessle
05
I'm Glad You Called
Roxette
Charm School
02:48
Composers: Per Gessle
06
Only When I Dream
Roxette
Charm School
03:51
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Per Gessle
07
Dream On
Roxette
Charm School
03:09
Composers: Per Gessle
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2001, 2009 Roxette Recordings under exclusive licence to Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
28-09-2009

Room Service (Deluxe Version)

01
Real Sugar
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Room Service (Deluxe Version)
03:16
Composers: Per Gessle
02
The Centre of the Heart
Roxette
Room Service (Deluxe Version)
03:21
Composers: Per Gessle
03
Milk and Toast and Honey
Roxette
Room Service (Deluxe Version)
04:03
Composers: Per Gessle
04
Jefferson
Roxette
Room Service (Deluxe Version)
03:51
Writer: Per Gessle
05
Little Girl
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Room Service (Deluxe Version)
03:36
Writer: Marie Fredriksson
06
Looking for Jane
Roxette
Room Service (Deluxe Version)
03:17
Composers: Per Gessle
07
Bringing Me Down to My Knees
Roxette
Room Service (Deluxe Version)
03:47
Composers: Per Gessle
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1999, 2009 Roxette Recordings under exclusive licence to Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
28-09-2009

Have A Nice Day (2009 Version)

01
Crush on You
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Have A Nice Day (2009 Version)
03:35
Composers: Per Gessle
02
Wish I Could Fly
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Have A Nice Day (2009 Version)
04:39
Writer: Per Gessle
03
You Can't Put Your Arms Around What's Already Gone
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Have A Nice Day (2009 Version)
03:30
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Waiting for the Rain
Roxette
Have A Nice Day (2009 Version)
03:37
Writer: Marie Fredriksson
05
Anyone
Roxette
Have A Nice Day (2009 Version)
04:31
Writer: Per Gessle
06
It Will Take a Long Long Time
Roxette
Have A Nice Day (2009 Version)
04:02
Writer: Per Gessle
07
7Twenty7
Roxette
Have A Nice Day (2009 Version)
03:52
Writer: Per Gessle
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1992, 2009 Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
28-09-2009

Tourism (2009 Version)

01
How Do You Do!
Roxette
Tourism (2009 Version)
03:09
Writer: Per Gessle
02
Fingertips
Roxette
Tourism (2009 Version)
03:33
Composers: Per Gessle
03
The Look (Live in Sydney)
Roxette
Tourism (2009 Version)
05:32
Composers: Per Gessle
04
The Heart Shaped Sea
Roxette
Tourism (2009 Version)
04:31
Writer: Per Gessle
05
The Rain
Roxette
Tourism (2009 Version)
04:49
Writer: Per Gessle
06
Keep Me Waiting
Roxette
Tourism (2009 Version)
03:15
Composers: Per Gessle
07
It Must Have Been Love (Live in Santiago and Studio)
Roxette
Tourism (2009 Version)
07:05
Writer: Per Gessle
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1991Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
28-09-2009

Joyride (2009 Version)

01
Joyride
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Joyride (2009 Version)
04:23
Composers: Per Gessle
02
Hotblooded
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:18
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Marie Fredriksson - Per Gessle
03
Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:50
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Knockin' on Every Door
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:55
Composers: Per Gessle
05
Spending My Time
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
04:35
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Mats Persson
06
I Remember You
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:51
Composers: Per Gessle
07
Watercolours in the Rain
Roxette
Joyride (2009 Version)
03:38
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Marie Fredriksson
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1988, 2009 Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
28-09-2009

Look Sharp! (2009 Version)

01
The Look
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
03:57
Writer: Per Gessle
02
Dressed for Success
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
04:09
Writer: Per Gessle
03
Sleeping Single
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
04:37
Writer: Per Gessle
04
Paint
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
03:30
Writer: Per Gessle
05
Dance Away
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
03:24
Composers: Marie Fredriksson - Per Gessle
06
Cry
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
05:19
Writer: Per Gessle / Composers: Marie Fredriksson
07
Chances
Roxette
Look Sharp! (2009 Version)
04:57
Composers: Per Gessle
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1994, 2009 Parlophone Music Sweden AB, a Warner Music Group Company
28-09-2009

Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)

01
Harleys And Indians (Riders In The Sky)
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Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)
03:44
Composers: Per Gessle
02
Crash! Boom! Bang!
Roxette
Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)
05:01
Composers: Per Gessle
03
Fireworks
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Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)
03:57
Composers: Per Gessle
04
Run To You
Roxette
Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)
03:39
05
Sleeping In My Car
Roxette
Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)
03:46
06
Vulnerable
Roxette
Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)
05:00
07
The First Girl On The Moon
Roxette
Crash! Boom! Bang! (2009 Version)
03:01
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