Roxette Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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Roxette – It Must Have Been Love (Official Music Video)

A gem of a ballad by the Swedish pop duo Roxette.

Originally produced as a Christmas single in 1987, the song became a worldwide hit after being included on the soundtrack of the 1990 film Pretty Woman.

Its structure is masterful, building emotion gradually from a quiet piano introduction, and Marie Fredriksson’s clear, luminous vocals poignantly convey the pain of heartbreak.

Per Gessle’s melody subtly shifts the chorus progression with each repetition, continuously stirring the listener’s emotions.

In June 1990 it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100, and it also received a BMI award recognizing six million broadcast performances.

Many listeners will likely be reminded of the film’s romantic scenes.

It’s a perfect song for quietly reflective moments or when you want to look back on memories with someone special.

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Roxette – Listen To Your Heart (Official Music Video)

It’s a bittersweet love song by Roxette, the rock duo from Sweden.

The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of listening to your inner voice, are particularly striking.

Released as a single in Sweden in September 1988, it became a worldwide hit the following year, reaching number one in the United States and Canada.

It was also featured on the Pretty Woman soundtrack, leaving a lasting impression on many listeners.

It’s a recommended track for those struggling with love or wanting to spend meaningful time with someone special.

Play it as background music during dinner, and it’s sure to create a lovely atmosphere.

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Roxette – Fading Like A Flower

“Fading Like A Flower” is a song by Roxette, the Swedish male-female pop duo.

Released as a single from their 1991 album Joyride, it marked their fifth consecutive Top 10 entry on the U.S.

charts.

It’s a classic rock ballad where Marie Fredriksson’s beautiful vocals soar over a piano accompaniment.

The lyrics are also captivating, expressing the narrator’s lingering feelings for “you” through the metaphor of a fading flower.

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June AfternoonRoxette4rank/position

Roxette – June Afternoon (Official Video)

This is a song by the Swedish band Roxette about the month of June.

It has a bright vibe that really packs in the charm of Swedish pop.

It feels like it could blow away the damp, muggy air of the rainy season! The back-and-forth between vocalist Marie Fredriksson and guitarist-vocalist Per Gessle is a lot of fun, and the guitar melodies are absolutely fantastic.

It’s perfect for an afternoon outing in June! It’s included on their 1995 release, “Don’t Bore Us, Get to the Chorus!”

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Roxette – Spending My Time

“Hoping that you are missing me too” (I hope you felt lonely without me too) — I really love that lyric.

Even though we’ve grown apart, the wish that not only I but the other person, even just a little, would think about me really resonated with me and moved me to tears.

Dressed For SuccessRoxette6rank/position

Roxette – Dressed For Success

A track released as a single in 1988 by the Swedish rock duo Roxette.

It became a hit around the world, reaching No.

2 on the Swedish charts, and was certified Platinum in Australia.

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Roxette – Fireworks

Fireworks by the Swedish band Roxette.

Marie Fredriksson’s clear, translucent vocals offer a different atmosphere from Japanese fireworks songs, and it’s wonderful, isn’t it? Just like the Irish band The Cranberries, whose female vocalist Dolores O’Riordan was very popular, there are many rock bands from the Nordic countries.

Don’t you feel that songs by these Nordic bands are exotic, yet somehow carry a kind of wistfulness that resonates with the Japanese heart? If this piques your interest, please try listening to other Nordic bands as well!

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Yuuki

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