Roxette (song)

"Roxette" is a song by the band Dr. Feelgood. Recorded in 1974, it was Dr. Feelgood's debut single,^[1] and appeared on their debut album, Down by the Jetty.^[1]

Release

"Roxette" was issued as a single in the UK in November 1974.^[1] It failed to reach the UK Singles Chart.^[2] It was written by Wilko Johnson and produced by Vic Maile.^[3] The b-side of the record was a cover of "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66".^[4]

Later, in September 1976, a live recording of the song was issued by the band as a single, with a live recording of "Keep It Out Of Sight" on the b-side. The live recording of the track also appeared on Dr. Feelgood's 1976 live album, Stupidity.

"Roxette" was also later included in Dr. Feelgood's 1997's compilation album, Twenty Five Years of Dr. Feelgood.^[1]

Johnson re-recorded the song with Norman Watt-Roy for his 2013 album, Faith and Grace, performing it live on a few occasions on Watt-Roy's tour in October 2013.

References

1 2 3 4 Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 290–291. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 162. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
↑ Bruce Eder. "Down by the Jetty - Dr. Feelgood | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
↑ Moon, Tony (2002). Down By The Jetty - The Dr Feelgood Story (2nd ed.). Borden, Hants: Northdown Publishing Ltd. pp. 122–123. ISBN 1-900711-15-X.

Dr. Feelgood
Kevin Morris P H Mitchell Steve Walwyn Robert Kane Lee Brilleaux The Big Figure John B Sparks Wilko Johnson John 'Gypie' Mayo Johnny Guitar Buzz Barwell Pat McMullan Gordon Russell Dave Bronze Craig Rhind Pete Gage
Studio albums	Down by the Jetty Malpractice Sneakin' Suspicion Be Seeing You Private Practice Let It Roll A Case of the Shakes Fast Women and Slow Horses Doctor's Orders Mad Man Blues Brilleaux Primo The Feelgood Factor On the Road Again Chess Masters Speeding Thru Europe Repeat Prescription
Live albums	Stupidity As It Happens On the Job Live In London Stupidity Plus (Live 1976-1990) Down at the Doctors Live at the BBC 1974-75 BBC Sessions 1973 - 1978 Down at the BBC: In Concert 1977-78
Compilation albums	Casebook Case History - The Best of Dr. Feelgood Singles - The UA Years Looking Back Twenty Five Years of Dr. Feelgood Centenary Collection (The Best of Dr. Feelgood) Singled Out - UA/Liberty As, Bs & Rarities Finely Tuned The Complete Stiff Recordings
Singles	"Roxette" "She Does It Right" "Back in the Night" "Roxette" (live) "Sneakin' Suspicion" "She's a Windup" "Baby Jane" "Down at the Doctors" "Milk and Alcohol" "As Long as the Price Is Right" (live) "Put Him Out of Your Mind" "Hong Kong Money" "No Mo Do Yakamo" "Jumping From Love to Love" "Violent Love" "Waiting for Saturday Night" "Trying to Live My Life Without You" "Crazy About Girls" "Dangerous" "My Way" "Don't Wait Up" "See You Later Alligator" "Hunting Shooting Fishing" "Milk and Alcohol (New Recipe)"

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