Look

Roxette

About Look

"The Look" is a song by the Swedish pop duo Roxette. It was released in early 1989 as the fourth single from their second studio album, Look Sharp! (1988). It became an international hit, and was one of the most successful singles of 1989. It topped the charts in 25 countries, and was the first of their four number ones on the Billboard Hot 100.


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Walking like a man, hitting like a hammer, she's a juvenile scam
Never was a quitter, tasty like a raindrop
She's got the look
Heavenly bound cause heaven's got a number 
When she's spinning me around
Kissing is a color, Her loving is a wild dog

She's got the look
She's got the look
She's got the look

What in the world can make a brown-eyed girl turn blue
When everything I'll ever do I'll do for you 
And I go la la la la la she's got the look
Fire in the ice naked to the t-bone is a lover's disguise
Banging on the head drum, shaking like a mad bull
She's got the look
Swaying to the band, moving like a hammer she's a miracle man
Loving is the ocean, kissing is the wet sand

She's got the look
And she goes na na na na na na na na

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Roxette

Roxette is a Swedish pop rock duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson (vocals) and Per Gessle (vocals and guitar). Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act in the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!. Their third album Joyride, which was released in 1991, became just as successful as its predecessor. Roxette went onto achieve nineteen UK Top 40 hits and several US Hot 100 hits, including four US number-ones with "The Look", "Listen to Your Heart", "It Must Have Been Love", and "Joyride". Other hits include "Dangerous", "Fading Like a Flower", "Dressed for Success" and "The Centre of the Heart". more »

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Written by: Per Hakan Gessle

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
The band Roxette, a Swedish pop duo, consists of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle. The duo managed to sell more than 75 million records around the world during its active era.
Album Detail
The song "Look" aka "The Look" is from their album "Look Sharp!" released in 1988. This was Roxette's second studio album.
Chart Performance
"The Look" was a huge commercial success. It became Roxette's first number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Success
The song significantly contributed to bringing international breakthrough for Roxette. This was their third album but it was this song that grabbed global attention.
Unique Background
Initially, "The Look" wasn't intended for release. The song became popular after it was discovered by an American exchange student who brought the CD back to Minneapolis and gave it to a local radio station.
Awards
The song reached No. 1 in 25 countries. It stood at 11th position in UK Singles Chart and won excellence awards in several countries.
Soundtrack Appearance
"The Look" has been featured in several movies, including "Hot Rod" in 2007 and "She's Out of My League" in 2010.
Song Genre
This song is predominantly categorized under pop-rock. It features a prominent catchy guitar riff in its intro and throughout the song.
Noted Influences
The song's lyrics have an abstract nature, showcasing Per Gessle's admiration for The Beatles, one of his greatest influences.
Remaster Releases
The song has been remastered several times. The 2015 remaster was included on the album "Roxette Hits!"
Music Video
The music video for "The Look" was directed by Peter Heath. This was projected in black-and-white with color graphical overlays, capturing the fashion and aesthetics of the late '80s.
Cover Versions
There have been numerous cover versions of "The Look," indicative of the song's enduring popularity. Some notable covers include the 1992 version by Candlelight and the 1998 version by Invisible Limits.

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