On this day, January 12, 1989, Swedish pop-rock duo Roxette released The Look, the breakthrough single that catapulted them to international fame. The song eventually climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the #1 song in America from April 8 to April 14, 1989.
Featured on their second studio album, Look Sharp!, The Look showcased Roxette’s knack for blending catchy melodies with a rock edge. Its infectious chorus and Per Gessle’s and Marie Fredriksson’s dynamic vocal interplay made it a defining anthem of late 80s pop music.
Fun Fact: The Look became a hit in the United States thanks to a student from Minneapolis who brought Roxette’s music to a local radio station, sparking a wave of popularity before the band had even officially released the song in America.
What’s your favorite Roxette song? How do you think The Look helped shape their legacy as a global pop powerhouse?
Featured on their second studio album, Look Sharp!, The Look showcased Roxette’s knack for blending catchy melodies with a rock edge. Its infectious chorus and Per Gessle’s and Marie Fredriksson’s dynamic vocal interplay made it a defining anthem of late 80s pop music.
Fun Fact: The Look became a hit in the United States thanks to a student from Minneapolis who brought Roxette’s music to a local radio station, sparking a wave of popularity before the band had even officially released the song in America.
What’s your favorite Roxette song? How do you think The Look helped shape their legacy as a global pop powerhouse?