Roxette - Dangerous

What this video is

Released in 1989 at the apex of Roxette's global breakthrough, 'Dangerous' was the fourth and final single from Look Sharp! (1988), following mega-hits 'The Look' and 'Listen to Your Heart.' The music video, filmed live at the ruins of Borgholm Castle in Öland, Sweden, captured a moment of peak commercial momentum for Scandinavian pop on the world stage. The castle setting gave the performance an organically…

Why it matters

A defining artifact of late-1980s European power-pop, 'Dangerous' exemplifies Roxette's ability to fuse glossy Scandinavian pop production with rock energy and live performance spectacle. The video's concert-documentary format predates the widespread use of live-hybrid promos that became more…

The director

Doug Freel is a music video director credited with directing Roxette's 'Dangerous' (1989). The video is listed on IMDb (tt6679904), IMVDb, and FilmAffinity, all confirming his directorial credit on this production. Producer Andy Picheta is also credited on…