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Much of the song's lasting appeal is attributed to the powerful, emotive delivery of the late Marie Fredriksson , whose performance captured the "bittersweet ache" of lost love. Diverse Versions

Surprisingly, the track was not originally intended for a Hollywood soundtrack. It was written by in 1987 at the request of EMI Germany, who wanted an "intelligent Christmas single" to boost the duo's international presence.

Director Garry Marshall loved the song so much that he reportedly re-edited a scene without dialogue just to showcase the track's emotional depth. Chart Dominance and Legacy Roxette - It Must Have Been Love

Over the years, Roxette officially released five different versions of the song, including: The 1987 original Christmas single. The 1990 Pretty Woman soundtrack version.

It topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, and Spain, and reached #3 in the UK. Much of the song's lasting appeal is attributed

The Christmas references were removed—most notably changing the lyrics to "It's a hard winter's day" —and the production was updated with a more lush, polished sound.

A 1991 country-style version recorded in Los Angeles for the album Tourism . A 1996 Spanish-language version titled "No sé si es amor." Director Garry Marshall loved the song so much

by the Swedish duo Roxette is one of the most enduring power ballads in pop history. Released in its most famous form in 1990, it became the signature song for both the band and the blockbuster film Pretty Woman . Origins as a Christmas Song