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What do we know? Thoughts on the upcoming tour
A bit more than two weeks before the tour starts and everything is way too silent. It’s not that we miss the obnoxious “Sooooo Christoffer!” (and we know that Chris will agree with us here) but a little more insight into what is going on behind the curtains would be nice. Rehearsal videos? The band getting in shape? Stage design presentation? So far nothing. We certainly think it’s time to reveal some secrets so we sat down and talked to ourselves. Enjoy and please share your thoughts with us!
“It Came Too Fast”… but perhaps…
It’s taken a long, very long time, but finally, we have been exposed to a different side of Per Gessle.
Small Town Talk – the review
Well, what can be said about this album. The sleeve is nice with a shot of Per, in a Stetson in front of a DeSoto, taken by Anton Corbijn in Nashville last year.
Roxette’s world hit interpreted by Age of…
The rock band Age of Days started in 2005 and they have since released three albums, of which their second album Hollywood Ending was praised at the Canadian Radio Music Awards for “Best New Group (Rock)” after the band’s “Afflicted” radio #1.
Per Gessle – En vacker kväll, the DVD
Per Gessle went on a successful Swedish solo tour last summer. Usually there’s a DVD from the tours, this time is no different.
Marie 60 – Happy Birthday!
Today is the day – as we conclude the countdown of the TDR 60 for 60 Project, the journey of this unique celebration brings upon us the final destination, the pinnacle point of this entire experience – Marie’s 60th Birthday.
Gyllene Tider and Linnea Henriksson make…
The rumors were true. Gyllene Tider has reunited to make the Swedish anthem together with Linnea Henriksson for this summer’s soccer adventures in Russia.
Per Gessle Collaborates with Nick Lowe
“Musical Hero” joins Per on his upcoming “Small Town Talk” album.
Name You Beautiful – Exclusive video…
Per had invited all fans and friends to be part of the video to his new single “Name You Beautiful”. And here is the result. Exclusive on The Daily Roxette.
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And on a related subject: Galning was relased today, in 1985.
Enjoy the never released English lyrics:
The night is falling
He’s getting ready to go
Dressed in black leather
disguised, noone will know
He knows he must be fast
Go, go just hit it …
Posted 2 days ago
Timing is everything. This was released in January 1984.
Posted 2 days ago
We’re getting closer to the tour, so here’s what we know and even more what we don’t know. What are your points?What do we know? Thoughts on the upcoming tourA bit more than two weeks before the tour starts and everything is way too silent. It’s not th…
Posted 4 days ago
Another Per concert has changed. Karlstad, Sweden has been changed from standing to “unnumbered sitting” and on a first come first serve basis. Bought tickets are still valid. “Hej! Vi kontaktar dig angående dina ståplats-biljetter till Per Gessle’s Ro…
Posted 7 days ago
The third review in the UK. They are all very very similar.IT’S FRIDAY MUSIC: Paul McCartney gets back to doing what he does bestEgypt Station arrives five years after his last studio effort, the uneven New. That was made with a disparate crew of hip y…
Posted 2 weeks ago
Martin Stjernhufvud’s new single. (The other Ma in MaMa’s barn, remember?). The song is produced and almost entirely performed by MP Persson.Martin Sternhufvud – Livet rullar påEn ny låt från Martins kommande album. Video: Tobias Nilsson
Posted 3 weeks ago
Stevo analyzes Small Town Talk, or rather the nexus of the three albums.”It Came Too Fast”… but perhaps not soon enough?It’s taken a long, very long time, but finally, we have been exposed to a different side of Per Gessle.
Posted 3 weeks ago
A new video is out…Per Gessle – Being With You (Official Video)Per Gessle “Being With You” (Official Video) (C) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management GmbH Follow Per Gessle: Website h…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Another Per album is out! Read about it here!Small Town Talk – the reviewWell, what can be said about this album. The sleeve is nice with a shot of Per, in a Stetson in front of a DeSoto, taken by Anton Corbijn in Nashville last year.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Review coming up at midnight! Be there!
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Per Gessle in a German video report: "I only have good memories of course, we have a very strong fan base here, our songs are often played on the radio, and Germany is definitely the second home for Roxette." Check it out! /PP Still is from the video: https://www.msn.com/de-at/nachrichten/watch/roxette-s%C3%A4nger-gessle-geht-mit-solo-album-neue-wege/vi-BBNr5fE
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Polish interview with Per Gessle about Small Town Talk, Roxette, Marie, the beginnings, It Must Have Been Love, success, songwriting and the tour. Nothing new to hardcore fans though. ;) /PP Cantara Music: - Your main collaborator on the record is Helena Josefsson. You’ve been working together for 15 years. Aren’t you bored with each other? PG: - No, on the contrary! Helena is an amazing singer, it’s great working with her. It’s getting better each year. Besides that, for me as a songwriter working with her is interesting, because her style of singing is completely different vs. Marie’s, who sings more boldly and rocky. Check out the complete interview here: https://www.cantaramusic.pl/wywiady?action=details&id=395
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Per Gessle in a German interview: "It's hard to listen to today's top 40 stuff. This is not music but a formula of record companies that do not want to challenge anyone anymore. Americana keeps the tunes up, telling stories. At country, I feel good, as well as Dylan and Springsteen feel comfortable there." … To the question if he will continue with Nashville sound: "Maybe I go to New Orleans for my next album," he laughs. To the question if he could imagine writing Dylanish protest songs against populists and neo-Nazis: "I have always sprinkled small references in my texts. But political in a complete song? I think others are better at that." Short silence. "But even if you're not good at taking a position, you can't avoid it right now. We're all in the middle of it." /PP Read the complete article here: https://www.landeszeitung.de/blog/nachrichten/kultur-nachrichten/1890452-per-gessle-bei-country-fuehle-ich-mich-wohl
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Per Gessle in a German video report: "I only have good memories of course, we have a very strong fan base here, our songs are often played on the radio, and Germany is definitely the second home for Roxette." Check it out! /PP Still is from the video: https://www.msn.com/de-at/nachrichten/watch/roxette-s%C3%A4nger-gessle-geht-mit-solo-album-neue-wege/vi-BBNr5fE
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Polish interview with Per Gessle about Small Town Talk, Roxette, Marie, the beginnings, It Must Have Been Love, success, songwriting and the tour. Nothing new to hardcore fans though. ;) /PP Cantara Music: - Your main collaborator on the record is Helena Josefsson. You’ve been working together for 15 years. Aren’t you bored with each other? PG: - No, on the contrary! Helena is an amazing singer, it’s great working with her. It’s getting better each year. Besides that, for me as a songwriter working with her is interesting, because her style of singing is completely different vs. Marie’s, who sings more boldly and rocky. Check out the complete interview here: https://www.cantaramusic.pl/wywiady?action=details&id=395
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Per Gessle in a German interview: "It's hard to listen to today's top 40 stuff. This is not music but a formula of record companies that do not want to challenge anyone anymore. Americana keeps the tunes up, telling stories. At country, I feel good, as well as Dylan and Springsteen feel comfortable there." … To the question if he will continue with Nashville sound: "Maybe I go to New Orleans for my next album," he laughs. To the question if he could imagine writing Dylanish protest songs against populists and neo-Nazis: "I have always sprinkled small references in my texts. But political in a complete song? I think others are better at that." Short silence. "But even if you're not good at taking a position, you can't avoid it right now. We're all in the middle of it." /PP Read the complete article here: https://www.landeszeitung.de/blog/nachrichten/kultur-nachrichten/1890452-per-gessle-bei-country-fuehle-ich-mich-wohl
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OÖNachrichten (Austria) did an interview with Per Gessle. /PP https://www.nachrichten.at/nachrichten/kultur/Der-Star-bin-nicht-ich-es-sind-die-Songs;art16,3006281#ref=rss OÖN: - Which songs will be on the setlist in Vienna? PG: - 80% Roxette, plus some solo songs. We start the rehearsals this Saturday, so I honestly don't know yet. The first setlist, which I created on a trial basis, stupidly included 72 songs (laughs). There are so many Roxette songs that we've never played live before, like "Milk and Toast and Honey".
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"Hi! This is Per Gessle and you're listening to the magnificent Radio Kolor!", says Mr. G in the video at the link below. Check it out! ✌ /PP https://www.instagram.com/p/BntAOPtBQHx
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Per Gessle's "Small Town Talk" entered the Swedish album charts at No. 5 (Paul McCartney's Egypt Station - released the same day - entered at No. 4) and the vinyl charts at No. 2 (Egypt Station is No. 3)! ✌ /PP http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/index.html
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A little audio report with Per Gessle from Germany! Play it at the link below! ✌ /PP https://www1.wdr.de/mediathek/audio/wdr4/audio-per-gessles-solo-werk-small-town-talk-100.html
Forgot about this. So cool! Viva DB and Mick Ronson! /P.
TOPPOP: Dana Gillespie - Andy Warhol (Chromakey)
Artist: Dana Gillespie Title: Andy Warhol (Chromakey) Broadcast date: 7-9-1974 TV program: TopPop Video rights: AVRO http://www.avro.tv gives you easy access...
TOPPOP: Dana Gillespie - Andy Warhol (Chromakey)
Artist: Dana Gillespie Title: Andy Warhol (Chromakey) Broadcast date: 7-9-1974 TV program: TopPop Video rights: AVRO http://www.avro.tv gives you easy access...
Sep 26, 2018 at 3:00 •
And on a related subject: Galning was relased today, in 1985.
Enjoy the never released English lyrics:
The night is falling
He's getting ready to go
Dressed in black leather
disguised, noone will know
He knows he must be fast
Go, go just hit it and run
right through the back street into the shade and he's gone
A pyromaniac a pyromaniac a pyromaniac
is looking for a heart to set on fire
Headlines in the papers
Eyewitness news on TV
Newsbreak on the radio
A general call on CB
This street's a jungle
you know you gotta be smart
the sharks are up for a bite
Stay cool, keep playing your part
A pyromaniac a pyromaniac a pyromaniac
is looking for a heart to set on fire
A pyromaniac a pyromaniac a pyromaniac
is looking for a heart to set on fire
WORDS AND MUSIC:
PER GESSLE-C.HÖGBERG
Sep 25, 2018 at 3:50 •
Back to the rehearsal room today. Tour around the corner. See y'all soon! /P.
Per Gessle - The Finest Prize (feat Helena Josefsson) (Lyric Video)
Per Gessle - The Finest Prize (feat Helena Josefsson) Listen here: https://lnk.to/TheFinestPrize (c) & (p) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license ...
Per Gessle - The Finest Prize (feat Helena Josefsson) (Lyric Video)
Per Gessle - The Finest Prize (feat Helena Josefsson) Listen here: https://lnk.to/TheFinestPrize (c) & (p) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license ...
Sep 22, 2018 at 15:20 •
Back to the tour rehearsals today. See y'all soon! /P.
Per Gessle - The Finest Prize (feat Helena Josefsson) (Lyric Video)
Per Gessle - The Finest Prize (feat Helena Josefsson) Listen here: https://lnk.to/TheFinestPrize (c) & (p) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license ...
Per Gessle - The Finest Prize (feat Helena Josefsson) (Lyric Video)
Per Gessle - The Finest Prize (feat Helena Josefsson) Listen here: https://lnk.to/TheFinestPrize (c) & (p) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license ...
Sep 22, 2018 at 14:20 •
We're getting closer to the tour, so here's what we know and even more what we don't know. What are your points?
What do we know? Thoughts on the upcoming tour
A bit more than two weeks before the tour starts and everything is way too silent. It's not that we miss the obnoxious "Sooooo Christoffer!" (and we know that Chris will agree with us here) but a little more insight into what is going on behind the curtains would be nice. Rehearsal videos? The band
What do we know? Thoughts on the upcoming tour
A bit more than two weeks before the tour starts and everything is way too silent. It's not that we miss the obnoxious "Sooooo Christoffer!" (and we know that Chris will agree with us here) but a little more insight into what is going on behind the curtains would be nice. Rehearsal videos? The band
Sep 22, 2018 at 12:10 •
Another Per concert has changed. Karlstad, Sweden has been changed from standing to "unnumbered sitting" and on a first come first serve basis. Bought tickets are still valid. "Hej! Vi kontaktar dig angående dina ståplats-biljetter till Per Gessle's Roxette på Löfbergs Arena i Karlstad 9/11.
Arrangören har bestämt att göra om ståplatsen till onumrerade sittplatser. Precis som vid ett stående golv så kommer de som kommer först in i arenan att få ta stolarna längst fram.
Dina biljetter gäller fortfarande, du behöver inte byta ut dem."
Sep 20, 2018 at 0:00 •
HAVE U SEEN? /P.
Per Gessle - Being With You (Official Video)
Per Gessle "Being With You" (Official Video) Guest starring Helena Josefsson Video by Mattias Gordon (C) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license to...
Per Gessle - Being With You (Official Video)
Per Gessle "Being With You" (Official Video) Guest starring Helena Josefsson Video by Mattias Gordon (C) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license to...
HAVE U SEEN? /P.
Per Gessle - Being With You (Official Video)
Per Gessle "Being With You" (Official Video) Guest starring Helena Josefsson Video by Mattias Gordon (C) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license to...
Per Gessle - Being With You (Official Video)
Per Gessle "Being With You" (Official Video) Guest starring Helena Josefsson Video by Mattias Gordon (C) Elevator Entertainment AB under exclusive license to...
There was a time when we released singles that weren't on the "proper" albums. Just on compliations. Just like Day Tripper and Strawberry Fields. Or Ljudet av ett annat hjärta. /P.
Roxette - You Don't Understand Me (Official Video)
Music video by Roxette performing You Don't Understand Me.
Roxette - You Don't Understand Me (Official Video)
Music video by Roxette performing You Don't Understand Me.
RoxetteBlog.com
Per Gessle in a German video report: "I only have good memories of course, we have a very strong fan base here, our songs are often played on the radio, and Germany is definitely the second home for Roxette." Check it out! /PP Still is from the video: https://www.msn.com/de-at/nachrichten/watch/roxette-s%C3%A4nger-gessle-geht-mit-solo-album-neue-wege/vi-BBNr5fE
RoxetteBlog.com
Polish interview with Per Gessle about Small Town Talk, Roxette, Marie, the beginnings, It Must Have Been Love, success, songwriting and the tour. Nothing new to hardcore fans though. ;) /PP Cantara Music: - Your main collaborator on the record is Helena Josefsson. You’ve been working together for 15 years. Aren’t you bored with each other? PG: - No, on the contrary! Helena is an amazing singer, it’s great working with her. It’s getting better each year. Besides that, for me as a songwriter working with her is interesting, because her style of singing is completely different vs. Marie’s, who sings more boldly and rocky. Check out the complete interview here: https://www.cantaramusic.pl/wywiady?action=details&id=395
RoxetteBlog.com
Per Gessle in a German interview: "It's hard to listen to today's top 40 stuff. This is not music but a formula of record companies that do not want to challenge anyone anymore. Americana keeps the tunes up, telling stories. At country, I feel good, as well as Dylan and Springsteen feel comfortable there." … To the question if he will continue with Nashville sound: "Maybe I go to New Orleans for my next album," he laughs. To the question if he could imagine writing Dylanish protest songs against populists and neo-Nazis: "I have always sprinkled small references in my texts. But political in a complete song? I think others are better at that." Short silence. "But even if you're not good at taking a position, you can't avoid it right now. We're all in the middle of it." /PP Read the complete article here: https://www.landeszeitung.de/blog/nachrichten/kultur-nachrichten/1890452-per-gessle-bei-country-fuehle-ich-mich-wohl
RoxetteBlog.com
Per Gessle in a German video report: "I only have good memories of course, we have a very strong fan base here, our songs are often played on the radio, and Germany is definitely the second home for Roxette." Check it out! /PP Still is from the video: https://www.msn.com/de-at/nachrichten/watch/roxette-s%C3%A4nger-gessle-geht-mit-solo-album-neue-wege/vi-BBNr5fE
RoxetteBlog.com
Polish interview with Per Gessle about Small Town Talk, Roxette, Marie, the beginnings, It Must Have Been Love, success, songwriting and the tour. Nothing new to hardcore fans though. ;) /PP Cantara Music: - Your main collaborator on the record is Helena Josefsson. You’ve been working together for 15 years. Aren’t you bored with each other? PG: - No, on the contrary! Helena is an amazing singer, it’s great working with her. It’s getting better each year. Besides that, for me as a songwriter working with her is interesting, because her style of singing is completely different vs. Marie’s, who sings more boldly and rocky. Check out the complete interview here: https://www.cantaramusic.pl/wywiady?action=details&id=395
RoxetteBlog.com
Per Gessle in a German interview: "It's hard to listen to today's top 40 stuff. This is not music but a formula of record companies that do not want to challenge anyone anymore. Americana keeps the tunes up, telling stories. At country, I feel good, as well as Dylan and Springsteen feel comfortable there." … To the question if he will continue with Nashville sound: "Maybe I go to New Orleans for my next album," he laughs. To the question if he could imagine writing Dylanish protest songs against populists and neo-Nazis: "I have always sprinkled small references in my texts. But political in a complete song? I think others are better at that." Short silence. "But even if you're not good at taking a position, you can't avoid it right now. We're all in the middle of it." /PP Read the complete article here: https://www.landeszeitung.de/blog/nachrichten/kultur-nachrichten/1890452-per-gessle-bei-country-fuehle-ich-mich-wohl
RoxetteBlog.com
OÖNachrichten (Austria) did an interview with Per Gessle. /PP https://www.nachrichten.at/nachrichten/kultur/Der-Star-bin-nicht-ich-es-sind-die-Songs;art16,3006281#ref=rss OÖN: - Which songs will be on the setlist in Vienna? PG: - 80% Roxette, plus some solo songs. We start the rehearsals this Saturday, so I honestly don't know yet. The first setlist, which I created on a trial basis, stupidly included 72 songs (laughs). There are so many Roxette songs that we've never played live before, like "Milk and Toast and Honey".
RoxetteBlog.com
"Hi! This is Per Gessle and you're listening to the magnificent Radio Kolor!", says Mr. G in the video at the link below. Check it out! ✌ /PP https://www.instagram.com/p/BntAOPtBQHx
RoxetteBlog.com
Per Gessle's "Small Town Talk" entered the Swedish album charts at No. 5 (Paul McCartney's Egypt Station - released the same day - entered at No. 4) and the vinyl charts at No. 2 (Egypt Station is No. 3)! ✌ /PP http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/index.html
RoxetteBlog.com
A little audio report with Per Gessle from Germany! Play it at the link below! ✌ /PP https://www1.wdr.de/mediathek/audio/wdr4/audio-per-gessles-solo-werk-small-town-talk-100.html