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"The Big L." is a song by Swedish pop duo Roxette. Written by Per Gessle, it was released as the third single from their third studio album, Joyride (1991). The song became a top ten hit in Belgium, Ireland and Sweden, and was the highest-charting single released from Joyride in France. It also reached the top twenty in a number of other countries, including Australia, Austria, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland. Despite a US radio mix of the song appearing on CD versions of the single, it was never released as a single in North America.  


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1998
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Roxette

Roxette is a Swedish pop rock duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson (vocals) and Per Gessle (vocals and guitar). Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act in the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!. Their third album Joyride, which was released in 1991, became just as successful as its predecessor. Roxette went onto achieve nineteen UK Top 40 hits and several US Hot 100 hits, including four US number-ones with "The Look", "Listen to Your Heart", "It Must Have Been Love", and "Joyride". Other hits include "Dangerous", "Fading Like a Flower", "Dressed for Success" and "The Centre of the Heart". more »

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Album
The song "Big L" is from Roxette's Joyride album, which was released in the year 1991.
Chart Performance
"Big L" was well received and peaked at number 1 on Sweden's Sverigetopplistan chart, showing its popularity in the band's home country.
Music Video
The music video of "Big L" featured footage from "The Roxette's Join the Joyride World Tour 91-92", bringing fans closer to the experience of their live performances.
Genre
"Big L" falls under the genre of pop-rock, a style that Roxette was popular for during their active years.
Songwriting
The song was written by Per Gessle, one-half of the Roxette duo. He was primarily responsible for the majority of the band's biggest hits.
Album Success
"Joyride", the album which includes "Big L", peaked in the top 10 in numerous countries, certified multi-platinum in many regions, affirming Roxette's global appeal.
Style
"Big L" showcases Roxette's classic style, fusing catchy melodies with strong guitar riffs, which was characteristic of their music.
Lyrics
The song's title, "Big L", actually stands for Big Love, which is echoed in the lyrics throughout the song.
Sound
"Big L" features the powerful vocals of Marie Fredriksson and the dynamic songwriting of Per Gessle, a signature combination of Roxette.
Legacy
Even after decades since its release, "Big L" maintains a good reputation amongst the fans, and serves as a reminder of Roxette's contributions to the pop-rock music scene.
Live Performances
"Big L" was regularly performed in Roxette's concert tours, illustrating its popularity among fans.
Reception
Over the years, "Big L" has been praised for its catchy tune, with critics acknowledging Roxette's ability to create consistent, radio-friendly pop songs.

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