Per Gessle of Roxette "It Must Have Been Love"
Podcast: Sad Song QueensPublished On: Wed Jun 04 2025
Description: In this week’s conversation, Per Gessle of Roxette discusses the creative process behind iconic songs like 'It Must Have Been Love' and 'The Look', and the unexpected journey of their music from Sweden to global fame, particularly through its association with the film 'Pretty Woman'. He shares insights into his songwriting process, the evolution of Joyride - The Musical, and the legacy of Roxette, especially in light of Marie Fredriksson's passing.Exciting news! The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards! The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast Essential Sad Songs, from LoveCat Music. Stream it now on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w Support the showTo help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueensIf you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!
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