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Roxette release in Spring 2007?
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radiorox said on September 23, 2006 23:03:
Just saw this UK release schedule. In addition to the normal dates we know about, there is also a mention of Roxette in the TBA section, listing a release in Spring 2007.
http://www.ukmix.org/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=38627&forum=5
It’s probably nonsense, but thought I’d mention it anyway!
Robbie said on September 24, 2006 00:20:
And in addition look what I found also on
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/ask_bb/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id...
“Hi,
I contacted Roxette’s management, and they confirmed that a hits compilation celebrating the 20th anniversary of the group is planned for release in the U.S. They are still in the midst of negotiations, so they didn’t have any more details. Nor did they describe what this compilation might include -– if it is a box set or a single-disc hits CD.
Additionally, I spoke to a contact at EMI –- the label that holds the duo’s U.S. catalog of albums. They suggested that an announcement about a new release may be imminent.
What we know for sure is that some European territories will see the release of a forthcoming project that commemorates the 20th anniversary of the hit-making duo. It will boast some newly recorded material, including the first single “One Wish.” The latter tune will hit the airwaves in September.
A lot of people may read this and wonder, “Roxette who?” In the late ’80s and early ’90s, the Swedish duo was a major force on The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. They’ve had 12 Hot 100 hits, including a string of nine consecutive top 40 hits between 1989 and 1992. They are: “The Look” (No. 1), “Dressed For Success” (No. 14), “Listen To Your Heart” (No. 1), “Dangerous” (No. 2), “It Must Have Been Love” (No. 1), “Joyride” (No. 1), “Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave)” (No. 2), “Spending My Time” (No. 32) and “Church of Your Heart” (No. 36).
The most recent Billboard chart action for Roxette came in 2000, when they released the hits set “Don’t Bore Us, Get To the Chorus.” The album spawned the hit single “Wish I Could Fly,” which reached No. 27 on the Adult Contemporary chart and No. 40 on the Adult Top 40 tally.
You may even be familiar with Roxette’s work without even knowing it. In 2005, D.H.T. took its cover of “Listen To Your Heart” to No. 8 on The Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on our Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart.”
Robbie said on September 24, 2006 00:25:
There is a new Rox spring 2007 release mentioned on
http://www.musicmen.co.uk/page.php?21
alchemiste said on September 24, 2006 08:45:
Well, maybe they had “hints about great things to come”.
But they write about it.
rox-kuryliw said on September 24, 2006 09:06:
wouldnt suprise me if that havent delayed rox box and gh 20hits till next spring for UK, wasnt per in london last week , maybe some record company talk went on ? ? ? ?
ally77 said on September 24, 2006 11:05:
If it is delayed then I can’t expect it selling well when half the fanbase would already have it by then via sites abroad....
tevensso (moderator) said on September 24, 2006 12:26:
The only release slated for 2007 at this point is the US version of the GH.
meradi said on September 24, 2006 13:34:
I thought the US was getting the GH in December ’06...
Hope we don’t have to wait longer!
coyboyusa said on September 24, 2006 14:21:
the xmas season is a mess in the usa a rox compilation would get burried and noone would book them on radio stations or tv while other larger named artist are promoting xmas albums and new releases, holding off to janurary would make more ense too cause they would have to break promotion for xmas/new year then resume which i think marie wouldn’t really want to do
harriej said on September 23, 2006 23:44:
Interesting.
Would be great to have a complete new album.