Roxette's iconic ballad 'It Must Have Been Love' has joined YouTube's Billion Views Club, becoming the Swedish duo's first music video to surpass one billion views on the platform. The song, originally released in 1990, gained worldwide fame after being featured in the hit film 'Pretty Woman'. It remains one of the band's most beloved tracks, known for its emotional lyrics and memorable melody.
The milestone underscores the enduring popularity of Roxette's music decades after their peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, scored multiple international hits, including 'The Look' and 'Listen to Your Heart'. Fredriksson passed away in 2019 after a long battle with cancer, but their music continues to resonate with fans old and new.
YouTube's Billion Views Club includes only a select number of music videos, making this achievement particularly noteworthy for Roxette. The video for 'It Must Have Been Love' features simple imagery of the band performing, yet its emotional power has driven massive viewership over the years.
The news was reported by Billboard, highlighting how the song's legacy lives on in the digital age. Fans have celebrated the achievement on social media, sharing memories of how the song touched their lives. Roxette's catalog remains widely streamed, proving that classic pop music can still find new audiences online.