Almost Unreal
Roxette
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Babe, come in from the cold and put that coat to rest. Step inside, take a deep breath, and do what you do best. Yes, kick off them shoes and leave those city streets. I do believe love came our way, and fate did arrange for us to meet. I love when you do that hocus pocus to me. The way that you touch, you've got the power to heal. You give me that look, it's almost unreal. It's almost unreal. Hey, we can't stop the rain, let's find a place by the fire. Sometimes I feel, strange as it seems, you've been in my dreams all my life. I love when you do that hocus pocus to me. The way that you touch, you've got the power to heal. You give me that look, it's almost unreal. It's almost unreal. It's a crazy world out there. It's a crazy... Let's hope our prayers are in good hands tonight. Oh, I love when you do that hocus pocus to me. The way that you touch, you've got the power to heal. You give me that look, it's almost unreal. It's almost unreal, so unreal. Yea come on and do the hocus pocus to me. The way that you touch, you've got the power to heal. You give me that look, it's almost unreal. It's almost unreal, yea. It's almost unreal. Do the hocus pocus to me. Do the hocus pocus...
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Written by: PER GESSLE
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7 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Almost Unreal" is a song by Swedish pop-rock duo Roxette.
- The song was released as a single in May 1993.
- It was produced by Clarence Öfwerman, a frequent collaborator with the duo.
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Movie Soundtrack"Almost Unreal" was originally written for the 1993 film "Hocus Pocus".
- However, due to some changes, it ended up on the soundtrack for the movie "Super Mario Bros" instead.
- Despite the song’s association with the movie, it is not included in the film's existing game versions.
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Song ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its catchy melody while others criticized its association with the poorly-received Super Mario Bros movie.
- Despite the mixed reviews, "Almost Unreal" managed to peak at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
- It also reached number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Band CommentsRoxette members Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle have expressed dissatisfaction with the song.
- Per Gessle, the song's writer, described it as 'a typical soundtrack song' and called it one of Roxette's worst songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Almost Unreal" was directed by Nick Morris, who also directed the band's previous videos.
- It featured the band members performing the song against a backdrop of clips and scenes from the "Super Mario Bros" film.
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LegacyDespite the song's reception, it has remained a regular feature during Roxette's live performances.
- In the years since its release, the song has been included in many of Roxette's greatest hits compilations.
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Chart PerformanceApart from the UK and US, "Almost Unreal" performed decently in other countries also. It reached top 10 in Canada, Ireland, and Belgium, and top 20 in Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden.
- The song also reached to the top 40 in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, and Switzerland.
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