Roxette - The Look | The Story Behind The Song
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- In Stockholm, Sweden we talk to Per Gessle of Roxette to talk about 'The Look'. This interview was done a few weeks before Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson passed away. A short documentary by Top 2000 a gogo from 2019 (Dutch Public Television).
Please never stop making these "Behind The Song" video's. They are an absolute treasure.
Thanks! Glad you like it.
100% agree.....these short videos are excellent, just enough of an insight into the song .👍
Damn right!!! I’m amazed that the world didn’t pick it up yet as they are small diamonds that will gain value as they become older.
Agree I love them
Spread the word!
I'll never get tired of this song. RIP Marie
yes RIP to her! she had one of the best voices in modern music!
She's dead?! I never knew that.....
VauxhallViva1975 yes. Just within the last few months
@@VauxhallViva1975 17 year long battle with cancer 🙁
@@EphemeralProductions Yeah, Wikipedia just told me that - December 2019. :( It Must Have Been Love(but it's over now) was another of my favourites. That was a lovely song.
RIP Marie Fredriksson 🙏. 09 December 2019
A tragic los it is....
She has been gone over a year now, such a big part of my childhood I turned all my friends onto Roxette I was always talking about them and listening to them.
Cancer sucks
Kudos to that exchange student who brought Look Sharp back to the U.S. and gave it to that Minneapolis radio station!
Holly King hell yeah, if not for the exchange student, we may not ever have gotten to know Roxette.
KDWB (and Minneapolis in general) wasn’t a market where songs became hits. In this case it was serendipity that allowed it to happen. There were two CHR(Top 40) stations in Minneapolis at the time(WLOL was the other at 99.5 FM)
And they almost didn’t play it. The student went back to get his CD and the program director at KDWB listened to it and put it on the air. Other stations heard it about it and wanted the song so they made copies and sent them out. So with no record deal in the US they had a hit.
Funny thing is that Prince, famously from Minneapolis, released a song the previous year called "you got the look" with a female singer
Per is an absolute genius. Incredible how many great songs he wrote and one of the nicest and most gracious people in the business as well.
Agreed, and Marie's voice....! RIP...
hes better than Paul McCartney
@@slowfuse probably true lol
Are Roxette in the rock hall of fame, if not they should be. R.I.P Marie one of the greatest rock singer's.
This is not rock, this is force-fed pop which wasn't even a hit on Mtv, it was a VH1 hit.
No Max and I seriously doubt they will be anytime soon. Maybe when we are dead and gone.
Roxette is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame yet. There is a lack of 80's bands in the Hall at the moment.
Nope. I guess they're not Rock and roll enough, like Whitney Houston, B.I.G., NWA...
There’s more rack to their formula than Simon and Garfunkel, and they are in.
Marie will never be forgotten - Roxette's music will be around forever and that will ensure it.
RIP Marie, terrific singer and stunning beauty.
Love Roxette and this song! 32 years later, still sounds good
Per and Marie.. one of the best duet combos in the history of music. The Look.. what a classic track.
That stellar synth/guitar combo is badass.
More new music needs to strive for what they gave us.
You can’t get more 80s than Roxette. They ARE the 80s! Great band. Great music. And RIP Marie. We miss you. 💓💓
They hit it big at the tail end of the 80s though
R.I.P. Marie, your great voice will be missed. Thank God we will always have all these great albums.
Always loved Roxette. I've still got Look Sharp! album that I bought in 88 or 89. I'd lay down in front of the record player, half under my bed, with the speakers on either side of my head. I'd then lean the tops together forming a triangle and there I'd lay listening to the album, only getting up to change sides. Even though Look Sharp! has been out for over 30 years, it still sounds fresh. I was so in love with Marie's voice, such a range and power and her vibrato was just wonderful. Thank you Marie, and thank you Per! Even though sadly Marie is resting, her voice will love on forever! 🤘🏻🇦🇺😊
If people only realised just how many of the worlds greatest pop songs originated from Sweden their jokes about Ikea and meatballs would stop overnight. Such talented and passionate writers
When I used to live closer to an Ikea store, I'd stop in just to have lunch quite regularly - great price on the meatballs and potatoes! Yum!
No they wouldn't. Those meatballs are damn good. No need to dismiss them.
I grew up listening to Roxette and absolutely loved Per's vocals. The Look, How Do You Do!, Fingertips, Cinnamon Street, Vulnerable, Silver Blue, and Harleys and Indians (Riders in the Sky) were some of my favourite Roxette songs. So glad I got the chance to see Roxette live. Words can't describe what your music means to me.
You`re just reminding me of my childhood (Born 1980). Thanks for that, mate !!
It's like I could have written this. Same here.
Me too
Me too, the soundtrack to my childhood, 91 joyride album as a 9 year old then bought look sharp then tourism as well as mario bros song....
The King & Queen of Europe.... I was always 'Spending My Time' listening to Roxette...... R.I.P. Marie, your voice will live forever......
What a great behind the scenes look into the creation of 'The Look.' Per Gessle does a wonderful job telling how this song became a hit.
The production of this song is phenomenal. The guitars are so clean yet punchy.
Yes, it sounds so good even today!
JONAS ISACSSON
I lived in Canada, heard Roxette and that was it. My favourite group! Per is a genius and together with Marie they are magic. Their music has something no one else's has. I live in Sweden... was SO saddened by Marie's health problems, hoped she would recover completely and was shocked when she died. She's gone..... but we shared a culture and a country and that makes me feel good. Carry on Per, thank you, you and Marie, super talents!
Pers was and is still a genius. We knew that then Bev.
Love this. Growing up in Minneapolis I distinctly remember this song debuting on 101.3 KDWB! So awesome!
Brian Phillips who was KDWB Program Director has said Dean Cushman(the student who brought the album back) was like a good A&R man and was aggressive but not pushy and eventually got the album listened to.
I love the pride he has in his country!!! :)
I've met them when they came to my country, Uruguay, and they were very nice, pleasant, lovely people. Marie was an extremely humble and humane person with so much talent. I miss her a lot to this day and forever, really. She was so kind to me whenever we had little conversations throughout the following years. I talked to her when she was at a radio station in Stockholm and she was the nicest person you can find wherever but especially in the music bizz. She was just special, unique. Thank you for posting this video with that beautiful footage of the glorious past or Roxette ♥
thats one of those songs that you never get sick of.
Al vanaf begin (eind jaren 80) fan van Roxette en nog steeds. R.i.p. Marie 😘
so sad that we lost one of the most beautiful voices God ever created when the beautiful Marie lost her battle with cancer this past Dec. I loved Roxette!!!
Still love that record to this day. RIP Marie, a wonderful breath of fresh air when the music scene really needed it.
I bought every album. Just brilliant.
RIP Marie
One of my favorite songs, ever!!!
2:15 I love Per's personality. He's so chipper!
RIP Marie. Lovely voice
From Colombia, gracias por compartir. I'll remember to Marie F! Too!!!
Saludos desde Medellín.
Such an intelligent and innovative band. I will never get tired of listening to their amazing hits
I never liked this song but like anyone growing up in that time period if you listened to the radio this has been stuck in your head before. Now in retrospect & with the help of this story I have so much appreciation for this song in its newly found digital era glory. We've grown leaps & bounds. One who was born in 1976 was able to see so much happen in such a small time period. Life is amazing!!!!!
The sound of my youth. Was such a cool song.
It is STILL a cool song.
I remember when this song came out in Chile, where I grew up. It was a Huge hit right away!. Then followed all the other hits by this Amazing band. Such a great duo, their talent, and sound was very unique for that time period. I Love how Per is telling the story, and you can see the Love and pride he has for his country. . Such a humble man and a Musical Genious!.
Same in Australia, it was number one on the ARIA chart.
I love this song. The look sharp album is fantastic. Love Per and Marie.
Roxette songs are AWESOME! Marie's voice will live for ever! And Per is an incredible song writer!
Such a great band and a very fresh step moving from the late 80's into the 90's. Marie's passing was so sad, such a great talent.
Wooow! Great video. Remember the song well. Interesting how he talks in such detail about the sound. He is right too, it doesn't sound like LA or London production at the time, it has a unique sound which identifies it as Swedish. I always think Roxette sounded like 'ice cold glass'..... and what a voice she had! Sounds like a cool insightful guy, and clearly still knows his onions.
You're right, it sounds like freeze-dried pop.
I LOVE Roxette. Thank you for helping shape our childhood. It wouldn’t have been the same without you both.
My Top Roxette songs are:
1. It must have been love
2. Listen to your heart
3. The look
4. Vulnerable
5. Dangerous
Black Iron Man my nr 1 , you don,t understand me 😎
Are there any others? JK! ;-) You missed 'Fading like a Flower'! RIP Marie!
I must add "The Big L"
Silver Blue (studio version)
Black Iron Man how about beautiful «Queen of Rain”?
I remember when this first came out and it was all everyone could talk about. Loved it. Still do. Love knowing how songs come together and the meaning behind them.
Love him! Friendy, kind, with a healthy confidence
This video is pure gold! Per is a genius! Rip Marie
Per, Roxette is the legendary band! We love you forever!
Hats off to Mr. Gessle. He and Marie were a match made in heaven. We won't ever find such a fine music combination. I am lucky I was born in the right time to see them live.
Roxette brings back so many great memories. Thank you for your music
Miss her so much... Her voice was just amazing... And still is !!!
Bought the album in 88 while stationed on the Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell and fell in love with it and cranked the volume to max. Great song, album and group. Brought back lots of memories. RIP Marie
I grew up with Roxette music, so sad what happened to Marie, RIP.
That's amazing. His vision was of her singing the songs and him writing them. So he fought not to be the singer. But sometimes you have to submit to the requirements of a great song.
Best duo. My first cd i bought at only 10 years old was joyride. Love ♥️
My favorite song. Played it in my car in high school and still play it whenever I can. Best song ever and will never get tired of this song.
Thanks Per for creating beautiful music
The greatest song of the 1980's - yes it's that great - Roxette are awesome - R.I.P Marie.
I know I am 4 years too late, but as a solid, board certified metal head, I have a particular love of Roxette, as it reminds me of my childhood. They will always be on my playlists until the day I leave this world.
For learning how to program that synthesizer he wrote a global hit... just incredible...
CD Players just hit my country, so I got one (took all my savings!), and I bought my first CD... The Look. Hearing the song with such clarity, and their voices... It changed my love for music forever.
I remember when this came out and loved that new sound. Too bad Marie left us recently.
Per rocking a Black Sabbath shirt and this was published on YT on the 50th anniversary of release of the first Sabbath album. Coincidence or grand design??
Godspeed Marie.
Roxette is timeless, still as great as it was 30 years ago. This was an amazing look at behind the scenes. ❤️
I wish i could travel in time and meet Marie and Per gessle i really love this band
Love these videos. Great 👏👏👏
Man, This is Just Gold!...I learn This after 33 years...Per is a Genius!...
Pure magic. Man, I miss those days...I have the original LPs for Look Sharp and Joyride from the original edition (89 and 91 I think) and I listened to them over and over again. I loved them!
Wow ! 1988 , I bought a tape to know Roxette , and now I watch this video on your channel , thank you !
Best music Group from Sweden 👍👍🇸🇪
One of the best band ever..Roxette forever ✌
I love Per so much!! Always that guitar man behind Marie, allowing her to have the spotlight, while he was the words she was singing! Thank you, Roxette! Rip, beloved Marie, we'll never forget you!!
One of the most talented songwriters of the 80s/90s!
Used to listen to you guys as a kid and still does. Love you guys.
Hard to believe it was that long ago to be honest
One of my favorite songs from the 80s. Came out while I was stationed in Erlangen Germany. Great memories.
this GROUP IS A TREASURE WE MISS MARIE!!
ROXETTE FOREVER!! MY FAVOURITE BAND!
What an amazing duo!! I know them since i was 5 😀 Greetings from Mexico!
Always loved this song and many others by Roxette.
R.I.P Marie
You are missed
Marie may be gone, but she'll never be forgotten.
What a cool program! Thanks for featuring Roxette. 👍🏻
Thanks!
Huge hit! Still a good catchy song! Catchy guitar riff! And Marie’s Vocals were like the cherry 🍒 on top of the Sundae. Her NA NA NAs just cut through everything! It’s still a hit song! RIP Marie-the music will live on!
Time has a way of sneaking up on you. Miss you Marie.R.I.P. And miss those days. Never get tired of listening to your voice and the music.
JUST GREAT... LOVE ALL ROXETTE SONGS ARE AMAZING 🎸🥁🥁🎤🎼🎼🎸🎸🎸🥁🎤🎼💖
This is such a fantastic video - I loved this time in music, Roxette and this song! Thanks for sharing.
My love for music started somewhere here many years ago
This is FANTASTIC!!! What a great series, actually. But, wow, this one in particular is truly great. Thank you Per for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences.
You both were and will always be my favorite musical legends ever.
One of my favorite bands of all time! And I had a kiddie crush on Per Gessle as a teenager.
Thank you Per to took Marie back into Life,TY from North Germany
Love this entire series .... Keep it going please guys ... Big Thanks from Down Under ....
That's amazing, I never knew about the Minneapolis connection to the song's success! I was a big KDWB listener at the time! Not so much anymore... haha
IIRC Brian Phillips was the program director who listened to the album and put it on the air. He took a chance and with that airplay a hit single in the US happened.
Now THIS is a song! Love it so much!!!
If I could go back in time and see a Roxette show, my life would be complete!
I get tingles watching this documentary. What an incredible group Roxette was.
I wanna hear Per talk about Roxette songs all day now.
There is another one about It must have been love: th-cam.com/video/9b9u2L5H7Hg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cgPYX0VbF6vaPPLN
These two have such a beautiful chemistry working together it's so amazing to listen and watch them preforming together
Amazing. One of my favourite bands and songs. So good to hear it from the songwriters lips about how it came about. But he didn't really talk about the song itself and what it's about.
Insightful to hear about them choosing to stay in Sweden and remain pure to their sound. So cool.
Per....you are a sensational songwriter......Love you Roxette......R.I.P.. Marie...........
i am a metal head, but this song and band was so epic. I love it since i was a teenager when it came out
She had the best hair!
What a band! Classic!!!! Still play the songs in my car! Genius!
So cool to hear the back story it’s surely the song of my teens. Loved roxette. Dangerous was another song you would be driving and would have to turn it up
Also Joyride is my favorite driving song.