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"I didn't know if I would play these songs again": Per Gessle's confession before Roxette's show in Uruguay
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"I didn't know if I would play these songs again": Per Gessle's confession before Roxette's show in Uruguay

From El País · (3d ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Roxette, fronted by Per Gessle and new vocalist Lena Philipsson, will perform in Uruguay for the third time.
  • The concert, titled 'Back Again', will feature all of Roxette's greatest hits, accompanied by original band members.
  • Philipsson, a successful Swedish singer, steps in for the late Marie Fredriksson, carrying on the band's legacy.

Roxette is back in Uruguay, and the energy is palpable. Per Gessle, the main composer and enduring voice of the band, expressed his enthusiasm for returning to Montevideo, a city that has always offered a fantastic reception. This third visit, under the banner 'Back Again,' promises a night filled with all the classic hits that have defined Roxette's global success.

It's true, it's the third time we're going to play in South America. What I can tell you is that we always liked playing there. The energy, the audience's feedback, it was always fantastic.

— Per GessleGessle reflects on previous performances in South America and the audience's reception.

While the absence of the iconic Marie Fredriksson is deeply felt, Gessle has found a powerful new voice in Lena Philipsson. Philipsson, a renowned artist in her native Sweden with a career spanning decades and multiple hits, steps into a role that carries significant weight. Gessle emphasizes that her involvement is a primary reason for Roxette's continued presence on stage, highlighting her vocal prowess and her long-standing connection to Gessle himself, who co-wrote her debut hit in 1986.

We're going to play all the classics, all the greatest hits. In addition, many of the musicians who were part of Roxette are coming with us, like Jonas Isacsson on guitar and Clarence Öfverman on keyboards. And I am very happy to have Lena in the band. She is perhaps the main reason why the legacy of Roxette is still alive.

— Per GessleGessle discusses the concert's lineup and Lena Philipsson's role in keeping Roxette's legacy alive.

For fans in Uruguay, this concert is more than just a nostalgic trip; it's a continuation of a legacy. The inclusion of original musicians like guitarist Jonas Isacsson and keyboardist Clarence Öfverman further solidifies the authentic Roxette experience. The band aims to deliver the same electrifying performances that captivated audiences worldwide during their peak, proving that the spirit of Roxette, even with a new lead singer, remains vibrant and ready to connect with its loyal South American fanbase.

Something totally different. This is special for me, because I sing in Swedish.

— Lena PhilipssonPhilipsson describes the experience of singing in a language other than Swedish for the international Roxette tour.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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