Roxette - It Must Have Been Love

Before it became the ultimate cinematic anthem of heartbreak, Roxette’s "It Must Have Been Love" actually started as a 1987 Swedish holiday single! But when director Garry Marshall sought a powerhouse track for his 1990 romantic comedy mega-hit Pretty Woman, duo Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle scrubbed the Christmas references, unleashed Marie’s electrifying vocal performance, and made pop history. The song surged to number one worldwide, immortalized by a music video featuring dreamlike studio lighting, dramatic billowing curtains, and peak 90s emotional intensity.

Time Capsule (2009): Jump ahead to 2009—a seismic year defined by Barack Obama’s historic inauguration, James Cameron’s Avatar reinventing modern cinema, and the world dancing to Lady Gaga—when digital restorations began breathing spectacular high-definition life into classic catalog videos across YouTube.

This remastered release preserved every ounce of Fredriksson’s mesmerizing visual charisma and vocal power for a new generation of listeners. It stands as a timeless testament to Roxette’s genius, proving that while winter lost an obscure Christmas carol, pop culture gained an immortal masterpiece of love, loss, and bittersweet nostalgia.

• Current Status: Following the passing of original lead vocalist Marie Fredriksson in December 2019, surviving co-founder Per Gessle continues to preserve the band's musical legacy through new projects and selective live performances.
• Active Tour Details: Per Gessle announced a major 2025 tour performing under the name "Roxette," joined by acclaimed Swedish singer Lena Philipsson for dates across Australia, South Africa, and Europe.
• Chart Legacy: Re-recorded in 1990 for the Pretty Woman movie soundtrack, "It Must Have Been Love" became Roxette's third US Billboard Hot 100 #1 single and has crossed over 1 billion streams on Spotify and YouTube.
• Net Worth Insights: Co-founder and primary songwriter Per Gessle maintains an estimated net worth of $150 million, largely generated from publishing rights and songwriting royalties for Roxette's four US #1 hit singles and global album sales exceeding 75 million units.