The song It Must Have Been Love has a unique grip on the music world in terms of songs that capture heartbeat, so when Susan Hickman performed her cover of The Voice, she opted for raw emotions sewn into every single note. While competing in the Blind Auditions, she aimed to make her mark with a song that has defined romantic tragedy for decades.
Hickman starts her cover with a delicate vulnerability, soft and floaty, but she leans more and more into the song, building up to a crescendo as she fully leans into the soaring chorus! Her upper register is powerful and controlled, but her technical prowess never undermines her ability to emote with her notes! Although her performance didn’t secure a chair turn, the rendition left a lasting impact, with talent and passion proving to be the proper markers for success beyond competition results!
Susan Hickman Delivers a Heartfelt Cover of “It Must Have Been Love” | Voice Blind Auditions | NBC
When Roxette first performed It Must Have Been Love, it became a hit after its being featured in 1990’s Pretty Woman, featuring Marie Frediksson’s haunting vocals with Per Gessle’s songwriting; the track captured a bittersweet pain, as though a lover had been lost. The dramatic arrangement and swelling chorus turned the song into an anthem of longing.
With its lyrics, the song feels heartbroken, embodying a universal ache and using soaring melodies to place itself in pop history — it is not an easy classic to cover. It requires heart. Only the brave venture for it. Covers of Roxette have a tendency towards the tragic, such as this one by Emily Middlemas:
Emily Middlemas Has the Judges ON THEIR FEET with Roxette Cover!
While Susan Hickman didn’t continue a journey on The Voice, her performance of Roxette’s It Must Have Been Love showcased a talent that has left a mark – a reminder that competitions always come second to talent and passion.
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