GRACIAS.. Por tu música! Que me acompañó, me acompaña y me seguirá acompañado! Por tí, había comenzado a estudiar sueco, con la esperanza de decirte lo maravillosa que sos.. No he podido hacerlo personalmente.. Pero lo dejo escrito aquí.. Gracias por tu música!! Un beso al cielo!
Remembrance book for Marie Fredriksson
Dear fellow friends, dear fans of Marie Fredriksson, dear Roxette fans, dear kind people in this world,
our friend Marie has passed away on December 9, and many, many people in the world are heartbroken and would like to express their feelings. Not everyone can do so on the social media, not everyone can do so by coming to Sweden and signing the official remembrance book laid out in Stockholm.
We want to collect your thoughts, your grieve, but also your finest memories with Marie here. Please write down what you always wanted to say to her, we will collect each single entry of yours, put them into one single book and send it over to Marie’s family to show them how much she made this world better through you.
Thank you.
[All entries made before January 1, 2020 were taken over for the book. You will still be able to add your messages now but we cannot consider them for the book to Marie’s family anymore as it has been printed by now.]
The Daily Roxette had one copy of the book printed early January 2020 and handed it over to Marie Dimberg, Roxette’s manager and a very good friend of Marie Fredriksson and her family, in Göteborg on January 20, 2020. The printed version of the book is nearly 800 pages thick and it has a white cover. Its title “Tack för allt Marie” (Thank you for everything Marie) is written in silver and red letters on its sleeve.
Here you see some quick photos of the book, sadly there has never been a chance to take proper photos of this one copy as it arrived just before the evening we headed to Göteborg for the “En kväll för Marie Fredriksson” show.
If you are interested, you can download a simplified version (the printed version contains a few more blank pages to separate the chapters, for instance) of the book with all entries right here.
The entries are sorted alphabetically by names, this file is also searchable.
Entries with non-latin character sets are at the very end of the book. Most URLs have been removed as they make little sense in a printed book.
Download the file “TackForAlltMarieByTDR.pdf”
6661 entries.
Dear Marie's family,
No words can heal the pain you must be feeling now but I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to write a few lines. I would like to let you know what Marie meant to me with the hope it might relieve you a bit and warm your heart.
I was just a teenager when I discovered Roxette and Marie's voice struck me from the very first moment I heard it. It was so powerful and envigorating, yet sweet, calming and caring at the same time. I had just taken up English at school and Roxette songs helped me a great deal. I used to spend hours listening to them, learning the lyrics and trying to translate them, singing my heart out and creating routines in my bedroom. Later I bought a guitar and started learning the chords, ...I wonder how come I manages to do so much without Internet!
My classmates and I were only 13 when we attended our first concert ever. My mum drove us to the huge venue in Barcelona and I can definitely assure you it was and it still is one of the best days of my life. I managed to stay the last in one corner and I can remember Marie smiling and waving at me as she out on a gorgeous long red coat. It meant the world to me. For a few seconds our eyes met and that fuelled my heart and soul. She had that power.
I can't even imagine the struggle you've all been through during all these years of suffering...I lost my aunt to a brain tumor, she was only 39. I was 19 back then and it was when I first heard about Marie's condition. You can imagine how hard it hit me...I am just thankful she got to live enough to see you grow...Your mom's memory will never be forgotten because she was a beautiful soul and impacted the lives of many people in a wonderful manner.
I am about to have my first child and just wanted to let you know that I make him listen to Roxette daily. I can tell he loves your mom's voice because he starts moving and kicking in my belly.
Thank you for letting us express our feelings. She will be missed and loved.
My heart goes out to all of you.
Marta
Mis sentidas condolencias a la familia de Marie que Dios ilumine sus caminos y les ayude a encontrar la esperanza y se que desde lo más infinito ella brillará y cuidara para ustedes fuerza!!!! Sus canciones vivirán por siempre en nuestros corazones
you first came into my life with 'Dangerous' & i was hooked!
I've just turned 50,& you have been with me for most of my life!
Roxette helped me thrive and grow throughout my Life & i owe you everything.
such a devistateing loss to the world,but through her family and her music, Marie will live on!
'you left the soung without a sound'......will love you forever ??
Jason..x
Marie's sweet voice sang the soundtrack of my life. Thank you for sharing your talents with we me and the world. Marie will never be forgotten.
I clearly remember buying my first Roxette cassette tape with my late father. Your music was with me throughout my youth years. Your songs bring up deep memories & will never be forgotten. “Every Roxette Track Was A Hit”
I grieve the loss of such an amazing and talented musician. Roxette has been the constant soundtrack of my life, and it just won't be the same without your voice. Thank you kindly for everything.
It’s a sad date, in our memories, Marie living forever. Stay always in the stars forever and ever.
Bring to all family my condolences and i hope the light of Marie bless you ever again
Tourism was my very first CD Album, after hearing the Joyride Album on MC. I still love all the songs and feel very sad about her passing away. I wish all the best for her family and friends.
Marie, muchas gracias por tu talento y sensibilidad, tú música marcó mi vida de forma asincrónica, mucho de lo que diste al mundo ya estaba aquí antes de que yo naciera, sin embargo tuve la dicha de maravillarme con cada letra con tu hermosa voz, tu historia física ha terminado, pero tu legado continuará en nuestros corazones por siempre. Buen viaje
Amo vocês!
Não tenho palavras nesse momento tão difícil. Sabemos que um dia todos nós partiremos, que estamos preparados, mas a verdade é uma só: "Nunca estaremos preparados para perder quem tanto amamos".
Sou fã do ROXETTE e o nome de vocês vai estar dentro do meu coração.
Saudades!!
Que Deus conforte o coração de todos.
I'm really sad but know you don't surfer. I know you smile at us..You music Will always be part if my life. ????
Voice of an Angel
Todavía no lo puedo creer. Durante mi infancia y adolescencia siempre estuvo Roxette simplemente Siento un vacío en mi pecho... buen viaje mi querida Marie❤️
Marie, thanks for your excistence in this world ! You gave us your beauty, your love, your talent and your beautiful voice and Music. We Love you and we Will always remember you! Thanks a Woman who inspired all the pop and rock of the generation With a angelical voice and a beautiful melodies. We Luv you and We miss you. RIP
My first ever album was a Roxette more than 20 years ago. Ever since then I’ve been a fan. Thank you for all the great music and I will always remember you.
Thankyou Marie for all the beautiful musical memories you gave me. Your beautiful voice, and the music you and Per created, soundtracked my teenage years. Some of my most poignant memories are linked with your songs. It helped me through some dark times. You were so strong to keep going after all that had happened to you. I will always admire your strength and beauty, and that stunning voice. Sleep well beautiful lady xxx
61 is far too young to be leaving us! FU cancer! Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with the world. You will be remembered fondly and often!
What can I say! Still reeling the shock. But we must cherish the beautiful and absolute legend that is Marie! Her voice has helped me, lifted me up so much in my life and I know now shes at peace and away from the stresses of life, she deserves peace and rest. I will always cherish her music and her voice!
My thoughts are with the family and close friends and to also to all who loved her dearly.
Keep flying Marie X
Love Elliott ❤️
I would like to say thank you for the music of my youth. Growing up your music sided many life changing events, including the soundtrack to my love of politics (used to sneak a listen to my Roxette tape in Modern Studies whilst studying) and love of life. May you always have a voice. ❤