Members
Roxette is a Swedish pop rock duo that has captivated audiences since 1986.
Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle were both established musicians before forming Roxette, with Fredriksson having released several solo albums.
The duo's first hit, "Neverending Love," was recorded in 1986 and marked the start of their successful collaboration.
Biography
Formation
Roxette, a Swedish pop rock duo, was formed in 1986 by Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle. The two had been friends since 1978 and were already established musicians in Sweden before their collaboration. Fredriksson had released several successful solo albums, while Gessle was the lead singer and songwriter of the band Gyllene Tider. Their first hit, "Neverending Love," was recorded on the advice of Rolf Nygren, the CEO of their mutual record label EMI, marking the beginning of their successful partnership.
Breakthrough
The duo's debut album, "Pearls of Passion," was released in 1986, but it was their subsequent albums that propelled them to international fame. Notable releases include "Look Sharp!" (1988), "Joyride" (1991), and "Crash! Boom! Bang!" (1994). Roxette achieved significant commercial success, particularly in the United States, where they had four number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including "The Look" and "It Must Have Been Love." Their catchy melodies and powerful ballads resonated with audiences worldwide, leading to over 75 million records sold globally.
Legacy
Roxette is recognized as Sweden's best-selling music act after ABBA, with a legacy that includes numerous awards and certifications. They have sold over 5.7 million records in Germany and have been certified for over 3 million units in the UK. Their songs continue to receive extensive airplay, with notable tracks like "Listen to Your Heart" and "It Must Have Been Love" being celebrated for their enduring popularity. After Fredriksson's passing in 2019, Gessle continues to honor their legacy, and in 2025, Lena Philipsson joined the group, marking a new chapter in Roxette's storied history.
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Discography
Good Karma2016
- 1.Why Dontcha?2:46
- 2.It Just Happens3:46
- 3.Good Karma3:19
- 4.This One3:12
- 5.You Make It Sound So Simple3:42
- 6.From a Distance3:31
- 7.Some Other Summer3:09
- 8.Why Don’t You Bring Me Flowers?3:32
- 9.You Can’t Do This to Me Anymore3:50
- 10.20 BPM3:48
- 11.April Clouds3:30
Travelling2012
- 1.Me & You & Terry & Julie3:45
- 2.Lover Lover Lover3:59
- 3.Turn of the Tide4:10
- 4.Touched by the Hand of God3:48
- 5.It’s Possible (version one)2:38
- 6.Easy Way Out3:38
- 7.Excuse Me, Sir, Do You Want Me to Check on Your Wife?4:15
- 8.Perfect Excuse3:40
- 9.Stars (Soundcheck, Dubai, May 20 2011)3:35
- 10.Angel Passing2:47
- 11.She's Got Nothing On (But the radio)4:41
- 12.The Weight of the World2:52
- 13.It's Possible (version Two)2:44
- 14.See Me (new version)3:48
- 15.It Must Have Been Love4:17
- 16.Me & You & Terry & Julie (Tits & Ass demo 9 Jun 2011)2:08
- 17.Charm School (Tits & Ass demo 10 Sep 2009)2:46
It’s Possible2012
- 1.It’s Possible (version one)2:37
- 2.It Must Have Been Love (live St Petersburg 2010)6:02
- 3.Wish I Could Fly4:43
- 4.How Do You Do! (live Stavanger 2010)2:35
- 5.Dangerous (live Stavanger 2010)4:11
- 6.Reveal (Attic remix)3:30
- 7.Speak to Me (Bassflow remix)3:39
- 8.Dressed for Success (live St Petersburg 2010)4:36
- 9.Sleeping in My Car (live Stavanger 2010)3:43
- 10.Milk and Toast and Honey4:05
- 11.Real Sugar3:17
- 12.Listen to Your Heart (live St Petersburg 2010)5:46
Collection - Tour Brasil2011
- 1.Listen to Your Heart5:19
- 2.It Must Have Been Love4:54
- 3.Spending My Time4:41
- 4.The Look4:02
- 5.Dressed for Success4:17
- 6.Dangerous3:55
- 7.Joyride4:05
- 8.How Do You Do!3:17
- 9.Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)3:57
- 10.Wish I Could Fly4:45
- 11.Crash! Boom! Bang!4:30
- 12.A Thing About You3:54
- 13.Milk and Toast and Honey4:08
- 14.Queen of Rain4:58
Charm School2011
- 1.Way Out2:46
- 2.No One Makes It on Her Own3:43
- 3.She’s Got Nothing On (But the Radio)3:33
- 4.Speak to Me3:42
- 5.I’m Glad You Called2:48
- 6.Only When I Dream3:52
- 7.Dream On3:09
- 8.Big Black Cadillac3:06
- 9.In My Own Way3:31
- 10.After All3:16
- 11.Happy on the Outside3:38
- 12.Sitting on Top of the World3:55
Greatest Hits2011
- 1.The Look3:58
- 2.Dressed for Success4:12
- 3.Listen to Your Heart5:14
- 4.Dangerous3:51
- 5.It Must Have Been Love4:20
- 6.Joyride4:01
- 7.Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)3:54
- 8.Spending My Time4:36
- 9.Church of Your Heart3:17
- 10.Wish I Could Fly4:41
- 11.She's Got Nothing On (But the Radio)3:35
- 12.No One Makes It On Her Own3:43
The RoxBox2006
- 1.Neverending Love3:28
- 2.Secrets That She Keeps3:42
- 3.Goodbye to You4:01
- 4.Soul Deep3:34
- 5.The Look3:57
- 6.Dressed for Success4:12
- 7.Sleeping Single4:39
- 8.Paint3:32
- 9.Dangerous3:51
- 10.Listen to Your Heart5:16
- 11.The Voice4:16
- 12.Cry5:10
- 13.It Must Have Been Love4:20
- 14.Joyride4:01
- 15.Fading Like a Flower3:54
- 16.Spending My Time4:37
- 17.Watercolours in the Rain3:40
- 18.Church of Your Heart3:23
- 19.Perfect Day4:06
- 20.The Big L.4:29
- 21.(Do You Get) Excited?4:17
- 22.Things Will Never Be the Same4:28
- 23.The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye4:48
- 24.Love Spins3:32
- 25.Seduce Me3:56
- 26.How Do You Do!3:12
- 27.The Heart Shaped Sea4:20
- 28.The Rain4:51
- 29.Never Is a Long Time3:47
- 30.Silver Blue4:09
- 31.Come Back (Before You Leave)4:32
- 32.Queen of Rain4:57
- 33.Almost Unreal3:59
- 34.Sleeping In My Car3:35
- 35.Crash! Boom! Bang!4:29
- 36.Vulnerable4:30
- 37.The First Girl on the Moon2:59
- 38.I'm Sorry3:10
- 39.Run to You3:39
- 40.See Me3:46
- 41.June Afternoon4:12
- 42.You Don't Understand Me4:28
- 43.She Doesn't Live Here Anymore4:05
- 44.I Don't Want to Get Hurt4:18
- 45.Always Breaking My Heart3:09
- 46.Help!2:58
- 47.Wish I Could Fly4:43
- 48.You Can't Put Your Arms Around What's Already Gone3:34
- 49.Waiting for the Rain3:39
- 50.Anyone4:33
- 51.Stars3:58
- 52.Salvation4:39
- 53.Cooper4:21
- 54.Beautiful Things3:51
- 55.It Hurts3:53
- 56.Little Miss Sorrow3:58
- 57.Happy Together3:57
- 58.Staring at the Ground3:48
- 59.7twenty73:30
- 60.It Will Take a Long Long Time4:01
- 61.Anyone / I Love How You Love Me4:14
- 62.Myth4:28
- 63.New World3:41
- 64.Better Off on Her Own2:53
- 65.Real Sugar3:19
- 66.The Centre of the Heart3:25
- 67.Milk and Toast and Honey4:06
- 68.Jefferson3:55
- 69.Little Girl3:41
- 70.The Weight of the World2:54
- 71.Every Day3:27
- 72.Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla (You Broke My Heart)4:38
- 73.A Thing About You3:51
- 74.Breathe4:36
- 75.Opportunity Nox3:03
- 76.All I Ever Wanted4:19
- 77.One Wish3:05
- 78.Reveal3:43
- 79.Intro0:18
- 80.The Look4:59
- 81.Queen of Rain5:46
- 82.Hotblooded3:51
- 83.Interview0:32
- 84.I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)4:41
- 85.It Must Have Been Love5:09
- 86.Fingertips3:30
- 87.Interview0:28
- 88.Heart of Gold4:00
- 89.Church of Your Heart3:00
- 90.Listen to Your Heart3:50
- 91.Interview0:25
- 92.Here Comes the Weekend4:05
- 93.Joyride5:54
- 94.So You Wanna Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star2:48
- 95.Dangerous4:46
- 96.Spending My Time4:48
- 97.The Heart Shaped Sea4:26
- 98.Cry2:33
- 99.Watercolours in the Rain4:08
- 100.Surrender3:25
- 101.Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)3:45
- 102.Perfect Day4:23
Hits: A Collection of Their 20 Greatest Songs!2006
- 1.One Wish3:04
- 2.The Look3:57
- 3.Dressed for Success4:12
- 4.Listen to Your Heart5:15
- 5.Dangerous3:50
- 6.It Must Have Been Love4:20
- 7.Joyride4:01
- 8.Fading Like a Flower (Everytime You Leave)3:54
- 9.Spending My Time4:36
- 10.How Do You Do!3:11
- 11.Almost Unreal3:59
- 12.Sleeping in My Car3:34
- 13.Crash! Boom! Bang!4:27
- 14.Run to You3:39
- 15.Wish I Could Fly4:42
- 16.Stars3:58
- 17.The Centre of the Heart3:23
- 18.Milk and Toast and Honey4:05
- 19.A Thing About You3:48
- 20.Reveal3:43
The Pop Hits2003
- 1.Opportunity Nox2:59
- 2.The Look3:57
- 3.Dressed for Success4:12
- 4.Dangerous3:50
- 5.Joyride4:02
- 6.The Big L.4:26
- 7.Church of Your Heart3:22
- 8.How Do You Do!3:09
- 9.Sleeping in My Car3:34
- 10.Run to You3:39
- 11.June Afternoon4:11
- 12.Stars3:58
- 13.The Centre of the Heart3:23
- 14.Real Sugar3:15
- 15.Little Miss Sorrow3:54
The Pop Hits2003
- 1.Opportunity Nox3:00
- 2.The Look3:58
- 3.Dressed for Success4:12
- 4.Dangerous3:51
- 5.Joyride4:01
- 6.The Big L4:30
- 7.Church of Your Heart3:23
- 8.How Do You Do!3:12
- 9.Sleeping in My Car3:34
- 10.Run to You3:40
- 11.June Afternoon4:13
- 12.Stars3:58
- 13.The Centre of the Heart3:22
- 14.Real Sugar3:17
- 15.Little Miss Sorrow3:55
The Ballad Hits2002
- 1.A Thing About You3:49
- 2.It Must Have Been Love4:20
- 3.Listen to Your Heart5:15
- 4.Fading Like a Flower3:53
- 5.Spending My Time4:36
- 6.Queen of Rain4:58
- 7.Almost Unreal4:00
- 8.Crash! Boom! Bang!4:26
- 9.Vulnerable4:29
- 10.You Don’t Understand Me4:29
- 11.Wish I Could Fly4:41
- 12.Anyone4:32
- 13.Salvation4:39
- 14.Milk and Toast and Honey4:04
- 15.Breathe4:35
- 16.The Weight of the World2:53
- 17.It Hurts3:56
Room Service2001
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MTV History 20002001
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All Videos Ever Made & More! (The Complete Collection 1987-2001)2001
- 1.Neverending Love3:33
- 2.Soul Deep3:52
- 3.I Call Your Name3:20
- 4.Chances4:05
- 5.The Look3:55
- 6.Dressed for Success4:09
- 7.Listen to Your Heart5:04
- 8.Dangerous3:54
- 9.It Must Have Been Love4:18
- 10.Joyride4:38
- 11.Fading Like a Flower3:56
- 12.The Big L.4:29
- 13.Spending My Time4:45
- 14.Church of Your Heart3:25
- 15.(Do You Get) Excited?4:18
- 16.How Do You Do!3:14
- 17.Queen of Rain5:00
- 18.Fingertips '933:45
- 19.Almost Unreal4:18
- 20.Sleeping in My Car3:45
- 21.Crash! Boom! Bang!4:53
- 22.Fireworks3:38
- 23.Run to You3:40
- 24.Vulnerable4:28
- 25.You Don't Understand Me4:30
- 26.June Afternoon4:15
- 27.She Doesn't Live Here Anymore4:04
- 28.Un Dia Sin Ti4:39
- 29.Wish I Could Fly4:40
- 30.Anyone4:54
- 31.Stars3:58
- 32.Salvation4:15
- 33.The Centre of the Heart3:27
- 34.Real Sugar3:54
- 35.Milk and Toast and Honey4:12
- 36.Neverending Love (The First Ever Video Clip)3:23
- 37.It Must Have Been Love (Christmas for the Brokenhearted) (Early TV Performance at Swedish Chart Show)4:47
- 38.I Call Your Name (Another Early TV Performance at Swedish Chart Show)3:38
- 39.The Look (An Early Video Clip of This Song - Made in Sweden 1988)4:01
- 40.Silver Blue (A Rare Video Clip Made on Tour in 1989)4:06
- 41.The Making of Joyride (50 Minutes Behind the Scenes)49:55
- 42.Really Roxette (1 Hour Road Movie From 1995)52:12
Have a Nice Day1999
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The Greatest1998
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Baladas en español1996
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Rarities1995
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Don’t Bore Us, Get to the Chorus1995
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Crash! Boom! Bang!1994
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The Hits of Roxette1993
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Tourism1992
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Joyride1991
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Look Sharp!1988
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Pearls of Passion1986
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Roxette is a Swedish pop rock duo originally consisting of Marie Fredriksson (1958–2019) and Per Gessle and currently consisting of Gessle and Lena Philipsson. Both Gessle and Fredriksson were already established musicians in Sweden prior to the band's formation. Fredriksson had released several successful solo albums, while Gessle had been the lead singer and songwriter of Gyllene Tider, a band which had three number one albums in Sweden. On the advice of Rolf Nygren, the CEO of their mutual record label EMI, Fredriksson and Gessle collaborated to record "Neverending Love" (1986), which was a hit in Sweden.
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