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Talk:XUnit

Contemporary?
Smalltalk dates from 1972, and SUnit from 1989. Java dates from 1995, and C# from 2000. How can the statement "which lent easily to contemporary languages such as Java and C#" possibly be correct? Why would C# even appear in *any* serious comparison? 84.92.84.4 (talk) 14:55, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

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Deletion?
@WikiLinuz I think you nominated this article for deletion https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=XUnit&diff=prev&oldid=1226673042 and then withdrew that. I don't see any discussion about deletion so I guess you had a change of heart. All that churn makes my head spin. Can you provide more depth on your thoughts/reasoning? I'm curious. Mostly, I'm curious about notability in general.

For context, your close note says: ''While there's limited sources available on the subject itself, given that it is closely related to language-specific implementations that are notable like JUnit, etc. this article can be carved into a stub. --WikiLinuz''

I do not think that if something is closely related to something notable that it is notable. If so, then I could trace my notability to Kevin Bacon in less than 7 steps :) Can you describe your thinking in more depth?

Thing is, notability is fuzzy; neither verifiable or falsifiable. We all know what it means. We all know it when we see it. But no one can really define it. And, we disagree about what is notable. ... I know that xunit is a thing in the software industry. It is a label that describes a class of unit test frameworks. I also know that many software concepts are challenging to cite, and that some WP editors conflate notability with citeabilty and talk about NOR alot. IMO, it's more important to be relevant and correct.

An interesting thing about xunit is that historically, SUnit was created first. It was re-implemented into other languages and named with a derivative name ending in 'unit' and _then_ the term 'xunit' appeared to refer to them as a group. Should there be an article for xunit and for each implementation? Or just one for xunit that covers then all? Or cover them all in unit testing framework? IDK

What do you mean by: carved into a stub? You plan to delete a bunch of the content? Or you think it should but don't plan to do it yourself? IDK what you're trying to get at. Stevebroshar (talk) 12:18, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * I did a search for the "xUnit" to find some sources but had little success. But most tutorial-style books did mention xUnit in a paragraph or two, so I think it probably better to keep it. By carved into a stub I just mean rewriting some parts of the article to just include key points and structuring it (like "History", "Test structure", etc. headings). -- Wiki Linuz  ( talk ) 16:37, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * It's not a lengthy article as-is. No fat to carve out IMO. ... I guess it comes down to how you searched. As you say, you did find it in tutorials which I guess you are saying are not indexed. No search hits does not prove it's not a thing. ... It is in fact a well-defined term. Stevebroshar (talk) 18:43, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

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I don't quite understand the logic by having this separate article which does not exactly duplicate Deaths in 2005 but has very much similar content. Is there a rationale? Regards--AYArktos 21:20, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
 * as per edit of 9 July to Deaths in July 2005 have redirected for time being.  Once August 2005 has ended the two pages can be merged.--AYArktos 10:49, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
 * Just to ensure all is clear, the deaths currently listed in "Deaths in 2005" in extended form will move to "Deaths in August 2005" after the month closes, and September will then begin in "Deaths in 2005." August and July will not be merged. Xoloz 05:07, 30 August 2005 (UTC)

Clave
Is this Antoni Clave the same Clave shown as dying on 1st October? Seems too coincidental to be true. JackofOz 01:13, 8 September 2005 (UTC)

Thomas J. O'Neill
Thomas J. O'Neill, 52, professional golfer.

Later suspect contributions from the same anon. who contributed this person call into question the existence of O'Neill. Please provide source. The anon has contributed only these two "deaths", and one edit to "tastykake." Xoloz 17:16, 29 September 2005 (UTC)

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Gary Teichmann

Gary Hamilton Teichmann (born 9 January 1967) is a retired South African professional rugby union player. He played number eight and captained the South African national team, the Springboks, between 1995 and 1999.

Teichmann stands 1.95 metres tall and weighed about 100 kilograms for most of his career. His humility and fair play earned him wide respect throughout the rugby world.

Early career
Teichmann was born in Gwelo, Rhodesia. He moved to South Africa with his family when he was 11 years old. He was educated at Hilton College.

Teichmann started his career playing club rugby for the University of Natal team in Pietermaritzburg before being spotted by the Natal Province's Currie Cup team in 1991. He was soon promoted to captain by then Natal coach Ian McIntosh and played for Natal in three Currie Cup victories in 1992, 1995, and 1996 (Captain in 1995 and 1996). The team under Teichmann also finished in second place in 1993 and 1999 and made it to the final of the Super 10 (the precursor to the Super 12 and Super 14) competition in 1994. The Natal Currie Cup team became the core of the team now known as the Sharks when the Super 12 competition began in 1996, and Teichmann also captained that side. After the team was renamed the Sharks in 1998 he led them to the final of the Super 12. In all, Teichmann represented Natal and the Sharks in 144 matches.

Springbok captain
In 1993, he was selected for the Springbok tour to Argentina, and in 1994 he was again selected as part of the squad that toured Wales and Scotland. It wasn't until 2 September 1995 that he played his first full international as a Springbok, however. He scored a try in his debut test as the Springboks went on to defeat Wales 40–11 at Ellis Park.

After playing only 6 test matches for the Springboks, Teichmann was appointed as captain of the squad in 1996, and went on to become one of South Africa's most successful captains ever. He captained the Springboks in 36 tests between 1996 and 1999, with 27 of those (72%) ending in victory. The Springboks, with Teichmann at the helm, were considered by many the greatest South African team in history.

Between 1997 and 1998, the Springboks went on a record winning streak of 17 consecutive test matches. As part of their unbeaten run, they won the 1998 Tri Nations Series undefeated, beating both Australia and New Zealand away from home. They kicked off the feat with a record dismantling of Australia to win 61–22 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria and ended with a defeat against England at Twickenham at the end of a long tour.

A list of record victories during that period includes:
 * 23 July 1997: South Africa 61–22 Australia at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
 * 22 November 1997: South Africa 52–10 France at Parc des Princes, Paris
 * 6 December 1997: South Africa 68–10 Scotland at Murrayfield, Edinburgh
 * 27 July 1998: South Africa 96–13 Wales at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Although not records, they also beat Ireland 33–0 at Loftus and Italy 74–3 in Port Elizabeth. In all Teichmann played 42 tests for the Springboks, and held the record for the most consecutive test matches played for the Springboks with 39. This has since been surpassed by another Springbok captain, John Smit.

Later years
In 1999, coach Nick Mallett, who thought that Teichmann had lost most of his form, controversially dropped him from the squad shortly before the 1999 Rugby World Cup. The Springbok squad's performance suffered after Teichmann was dropped until 2000 when Mallett resigned as coach of the Springboks. Mallett has since admitted that with the benefit of hindsight, dropping Teichmann was a big mistake.

Teichmann described himself as "gutted" after being left out of the squad. He moved to Wales where he played for the Newport club. He captained Newport to their first Principality Cup win in 24 years in 2001, announcing his retirement from rugby shortly after. He also wrote his autobiography, "For The Record", during this time.

As of 2005, Teichmann serves in an advisory capacity on the board of The Sharks (Pty) Ltd. He lives in Durban and runs a successful earthmoving business.

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Stuart Wilde

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The result of the debate was Keep, Cleanup. Redwolf24 03:19, 24 August 2005 (UTC)

Stuart Wilde
This guy may well be notable, but as currently written the article is blatently promotional. Ther are lots of google hits. the first few all seem to be self-promotional. I havn't found any sources for an NPOV re-write in a quick search. Delete unless drastically rewritten''' DES (talk) 21:20, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep and cleanup. Has written 17 books. However, when the article states "Some call him an urban mystic. Some call him a visionary." I am tempted to add "some call him Maurice cause of the properties of love". Capitalistroadster 02:04, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
 * Pompatus, my man, pompatus. Oh, and cleanup.Tim Rhymeless (Er...let's shimmy) 02:24, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
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BIPP

BIPP may refer to:
 * British Institute of Professional Photography
 * Barisan Islam Pembebasan Patani
 * "Bipp", a song by Sophie

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Michael Smiley

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Michael Smiley
Apparent vanity stub Boxclocke 21:21, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete as vanity. I vfd'd his claim to notability too. Flowerparty  talk 21:45, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
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Talk:Niagara (1953 film)

Niagara as film noir
Regarding whether Niagara is film noir, I list a few sources:

http://www.culturecourt.com/F/Noir/Niagara.htm http://www.filmmonthly.com/Noir/Articles/Niagara/Niagara.html http://www.marilyncollector.com/legend/niagara.html http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046126/

I know labeling what is and isn't film noir is confusing, but just because it's color doesn't mean it's not. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Steve Eifert (talk • contribs) 21:21, 18 August 2005 (UTC)

 * Visually it cannot be called film noir. It's largely daylight scenes, with scenic vistas, no less. Psychologically, it just doesn't have the "atmosphere". Sure, it has crime and suspense, but many films do. That doesn't make it film noir. I think it's a huge stretch to call this film "noir", others' opinions notwithstanding. Kelisi 12:06, 20 August 2005 (UTC)

But that's not fact. Read the film noir article. And thanks for the writing slam. At least I know what I'm talking about. Steve-O — Preceding undated comment added 12:24, 20 August 2005

 * Actually, I did read it, and I don't think the description of the genre there describes Niagara in any way. Your assertions aren't facts, either, and no number of inclusions on any number of lists is any kind of "proof". It's just someone's opinion, one that I don't agree with. I'll further point out that you have given no reason other than these people's opinion to support your contention that Niagara is film noir. That makes your statement "At least I know what I'm talking about" at least somewhat suspect. Kelisi 13:35, 21 August 2005 (UTC)

 * to prove my point again, here's a list with the vague title "Greatest of Early and Classic Film Noir" and you'll see it's listed. You will also note that Vertigo is on the list. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Steve Eifert (talk • contribs) 12:35, 20 August 2005 (UTC)

 * As for Vertigo, I can see some justification for calling it noir. It is not only suspenseful, but it has a further psychological aspect in its theme of the central character's abject terror of heights. It also has its surreal aspect, wouldn't you say? Kelisi 13:35, 21 August 2005 (UTC)

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BNPP

BNPP may refer to:

 * Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
 * Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant
 * Barisan Nasional Pembebasan Patani
 * BNP Paribas
 * bis (p-nitrophenyl)phosphate, an enzyme inhibitor of the organophosphate class

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WCSB (FM)

WCSB (89.3 FM) – branded WCSB 89.3 – is a non-commercial educational college/variety radio station in Cleveland, Ohio. Owned by Cleveland State University, the station serves Greater Cleveland and is student-run. The WCSB transmitter resides atop Rhodes Tower. The original studio location was located at Cole Center, but have been moved to 3100 Chester Avenue the prior location of WCPN.

History
WCSB began broadcasting on May 10, 1976.

Station Events
WCSB holds an annual party and concert near Halloween. The Halloween Masquerade Ball began in 2009 as a 'thank you' to the station's listeners and their undying support. It is a free event that is offered to the local community. Until 2016, this event was held at the Cleveland Public Theater in the Gordon Square district of Cleveland. The Halloween Masquerade Ball precedes Radiothon, the annual week-long fundraising event in November.

WCSB also holds an annual record fair in the Summer. The Record Fair offers merchandise from dozens of music media and clothing vendors, attracting many music fans from across the region.

Current programming
WCSB airs a wide variety of music, including blues, noise and experimental, ambient, electronic jazz as well as traditional jazz, Eastern Bloc punk, outlaw country, reggae, soca, synthpop, darkwave, new wave, minimal wave, electronica, IDM, heavy metal and grindcore, hip hop, turntablism and soul. The station also airs late night talk radio, as well as news, information and music oriented toward many of the ethnic groups represented in Greater Cleveland: Latin, Hispanic, German, Hungarian, Polish, Irish, Arabic, and Slovenian. Weekly public affairs programs focus on a range of topics, from social justice to space exploration.

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Islamic Liberation Front of Patani

The Islamic Liberation Front of Patani (Barisan Islam Pembebasan Patani, abbreviated BIPP), until 1986 known as the National Liberation Front of Patani (NLFP; Barisan Nasional Pembebasan Patani, BNPP; also translated as "Patani National Liberation Front" or "National Front for the Liberation of Pattani"; ขบวนการแนวร่วมปลดแอกแห่งชาติปัตตานี) is a militant Islamic separatist movement based in northern Malaysia and with a history of operations in the South Thailand insurgency.

History
The group was formed in 1959 by Tengku Abdul Jalal, aka Adul na Saiburi, and is reputed to be one of the first armed insurgent outfits in the Pattani area. The group had its base in Southern Thailand.

Barisan Islam Pembebasan Patani
The BNPP was very active in the 1970s and 1980s. It renamed itself to "Islamic Front for the Liberation of Pattani" (BIPP) in 1986. After a period of dormancy, it was revived in 2002. The renewed group has reduced its nationalistic emphasis and expanded its hard-line Islamic politico-religious goals. It is known for its attacks against the Buddhist minorities of Southern Thailand. The political wing of the group participates in Malaysian state-level politics.

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Geoff Appleford

Geoff Appleford (born 26 September 1977 in Dundee, South Africa) is a retired rugby union footballer who played for London Irish at centre, then ended his career with Northampton Saints, although because of injury he never played a competitive game for the club. Geoff also played for England. He was educated at Maritzburg College.

A former Natal Shark and Mpumalanga Puma, Appleford joined London Irish in 2000. He made his England Sevens debut in 2001 and won his full England cap in 2002; qualifying through his grandparents. He was a member of London Irish’s Powergen Cup winning team of 2002, starting in the final and scoring two tries.

In the summer of 2005 Appleford joined Northampton Saints.

In January 2007 Appleford was forced to take early retirement after failing to recover fully from a shoulder injury.

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1994 FIFA World Cup qualification

The 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification was a series of tournaments organised by the six FIFA confederations. The 1994 FIFA World Cup featured 24 teams with one place reserved for the host nation, United States, and one place for the defending champions, Germany. The remaining 22 places were determined by a qualification process, in which 147 teams, from the six FIFA confederations, competed. Most of the successful teams were determined within these confederations, with a limited number of inter-confederation play-offs occurring at the end of the process.

Fifteen teams withdrew: Liechtenstein, Cuba, Gambia, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Myanmar and Western Samoa, and three teams were excluded: Yugoslavia and Libya due to UN sanctions, and Chile for the El Maracanazo cheating incident during 1990 qualification.

A total of 130 teams played at least one qualifying match. A total of 497 qualifying matches were played, and 1446 goals were scored (an average of 2.91 per match).

The first qualification match, between Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, was played on 21 March 1992, and the Puerto Rican forward Marcos Lugris scored the first goal in qualification. Qualification ended on 17 November 1993, when European qualification ended and the OFC–CONMEBOL play-off match was played. Eighteen of FIFA's twenty-four top-ranked countries eventually qualified.

Qualification process
The draw was made in New York on 8 December 1991 at Madison Square Garden.

For the first time, three teams qualified from the African zone, because of its performance in the previous tournament. The 24 spots available in the 1994 World Cup were distributed among the continental zones as follows: UEFA, AFC and CAF have a guaranteed number of places, whereas the number of qualifiers from other confederations is dependent on play-offs between OFC's first-placed team and CONCACAF's second-placed team and the winner of this fixture against CONMEBOL's fourth-placed team.
 * Europe (UEFA): 13 places. 1 of them went to automatic qualifier Germany, while the other 12 places were contested by 38 teams (including Israel).
 * South America (CONMEBOL): 3.5 places, contested by 9 teams.
 * North, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF): 2.25 places, 1 of them went to automatic qualifier United States, while the other 1.25 places were contested by 22 teams.
 * Africa (CAF): 3 places, contested by 40 teams.
 * Asia (AFC): 2 places, contested by 29 teams.
 * Oceania (OFC): 0.25 places, contested by 7 teams.

After the first round of 1994 FIFA World Cup finals, the percentage of teams from each confederation that passed through to the round of 16 was as follows:
 * AFC (Asia): 50% (1 of 2 places)
 * CAF (Africa): 33% (1 of 3 places)
 * CONCACAF (North, Central American and Caribbean): 100% (2 of 2 places)
 * CONMEBOL (South America): 50% (2 of 4 places)
 * OFC (Oceania): n/a (0 of 0 places)
 * UEFA (Europe): 77% (10 of 13 places)

Tiebreakers
For FIFA World Cup qualifying stages using a league format, the method used for separating teams level on points is the same for all Confederations. If teams are even on points at the end of group play, the tied teams will be ranked by: For FIFA World Cup qualifying stages using a home-and-away knockout format, the team that has the higher aggregate score over the two legs progresses to the next round. In the event that aggregate scores finish level, the away goals rule is applied, i.e. the team that scored more goals away from home over the two legs progresses. If away goals are also equal, then thirty minutes of extra time are played, divided into two fifteen-minutes halves. The away goals rule is again applied after extra time, i.e. if there are goals scored during extra time and the aggregate score is still level, the visiting team qualifies by virtue of more away goals scored. If no goals are scored during extra time, the tie is decided by penalty shoot-out.
 * 1) goal difference in all group matches
 * 2) greater number of goals scored in all group matches

AFC
Qualification for AFC teams consisted of two rounds. Round one saw the teams divided into 6 groups, each team playing the others in their group twice. The winner of each group then went into a final group where they played each other once.

The qualification process began with 29 national teams vying for two spots. Saudi Arabia and Korea Republic qualified.

CAF
Qualification for CAF teams also consisted of two rounds. Round one saw the teams divided into 9 groups, each team playing the others in their group twice. The winners of these groups then went into three final groups where they played each other twice.

The qualification process began with 40 national teams vying for three spots. Nigeria, Morocco and Cameroon qualified.

CONCACAF
There were three rounds of play for CONCACAF teams. Mexico and Canada received byes and advanced to the second round directly. The remaining teams were divided into Caribbean and Central American zones. In the Caribbean zone, 14 teams played in knockout matches on a home-and-away basis to determine three winners advancing to the second round. In the Central American zone, the six teams were paired up to play knockout matches on a home-and-away basis. The winners advanced to the second round.

In the second round, the eight teams were divided into two groups of four teams each. They played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners and runners-up advanced to the final round.

In the final round, the four teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner qualified. The runner-up advanced to the CONCACAF–OFC intercontinental play-off. Mexico took the guaranteed spot and Canada qualified for the play-off.

CONMEBOL
Nine CONMEBOL teams entered the competition (Chile was banned by FIFA due to the 1989 Maracanazo incident). The nine teams were divided into two groups. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. Group A had one guaranteed place and one play-off spot, while Group B had two spots for the finals. Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia qualified automatically and Argentina qualified for the play-off.

OFC
Qualification for OFC teams consisted of two rounds. Seven teams entered initially and were divided into two groups, but Western Samoa withdrew. The two group winners then played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The winner advanced to the CONCACAF–OFC intercontinental play-off. Australia won the tie and advanced.

Second round

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UEFA
38 were initially involved in UEFA qualifying, but Liechtenstein withdrew and Yugoslavia was suspended.

The thirty-six teams were divided into six groups: one group of five teams, four groups of six teams each, and one group of seven teams. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners and runners-up qualified.

Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Romania, Belgium, Greece, Russia, Sweden, and Bulgaria all qualified.

Inter-confederation play-offs
For the first time ever, there were two rounds of play in the inter-confederation play-offs. The teams from CONCACAF and OFC first played each other on a home-and-away basis. The winner then played against the team from CONMEBOL on a home-and-away basis. The winner qualified.

Top goalscorers

 * 13 goals
 * 🇯🇵 Kazuyoshi Miura

 * 9 goals
 * Florin Răducioiu

 * 8 goals
 * 🇮🇶 Alaa Kadhim
 * 🇳🇬 Rashidi Yekini
 * 🇰🇷 Ha Seok-Ju
 * 🇹🇭 Piyapong Pue-On
 * 🏴 Ian Rush

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Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)

"Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" is a power ballad by Swedish pop duo Roxette from their third studio album, Joyride (1991). Written by Per Gessle and produced by Clarence Öfwerman, the song was released as the second single from Joyride on 29 April 1991, by EMI Records. It became the duo's fifth consecutive Top 10 hit single in the United States, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single reached the Top 10 in an additional 12 countries.

Composition
According to Ultimate Guitar, the song is written in common time with a moderately fast tempo of 105 beats per minute. It is a piano-based rock ballad in the key of F which modulates a step up to G halfway through the song. The track follows a basic chord sequence of Am–Em–Am–C–G–Am–Em–D in each verse. The first two lines of each chorus have a progression of C–F–Am–G–C–F–G–C, with the second half of the chorus amending the sequence to a shortened C–F–Am–G–F–G. The bridge consists of three repetitions of Am–G–C–D followed by a progression of E–E7–Am–C–G–Am. The duo later recorded a Spanish version of the song for their 1996 compilation album Baladas en Español.

Critical reception
in his review of Joyride, AllMusic editor Bryan Buss described the song as an "insistent rock ballad" and "painfully pretty". Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the duo "slow the pace down" for a "familiar power ballad that should push all the right buttons". Swedish Expressen called it a "powerful ballad" and compared it to "Listen to Your Heart". Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report commented, "In a Top 40 world starved for true pop music, the arrival of a new release by these two Swedish melody makers deserves bells, whistles and every other type of fanfare imaginable. Choosing a favorite from among their dazzling catalog of hits is an impossible task, and once again Per and Marie top themselves with an outstanding example of what hit mass appeal music is all about".

Norwegian Glåmdalen named "Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" one of the best songs on the Joyride album. Swedish Göteborgsposten described it as a "Def Leppard-like ballad", while I Dag called it a "pompous arena ballad". Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote that it's a "melancholic ballad". Brendon Veevers from Renowned for Sound said that it is "pure gold", adding that "though its a ballad and though it touches an emotional nerve, it is also uplifting in its delivery with Per's masterful guitar work and Marie's exquisite vocals uniting perfectly here." J.D. Considine from Rolling Stone remarked Fredriksson's "vocal fire-work" on the song.

Chart performance
Although not as successful as their previous single "Joyride", the song was a top-ten hit in numerous countries. It remains the duo's highest-peaking single ever on the Irish Singles Chart, peaking at number four. "Listen to Your Heart", "It Must Have Been Love" and "Almost Unreal" all peaked at number five. On the UK Singles Chart, "Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" peaked at position number 12. It charted highest in North America, peaking at position number two in Canada and the United States, where it was held off the top spot in both countries by Bryan Adams's "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You". It became Roxette's sixth and last US top 10 hit.

Music video
The accompanying music video for "Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" was shot mostly in the Gamla stan area of Stockholm and features images of Stockholm City Hall.

Track listing and formats
All songs written and composed by Per Gessle.

 * 7-inch and cassette single (Sweden 1364047 · UK TCEM190 · US 4KM-50355)
 * 1) "Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" – 3:51
 * 2) "I Remember You" – 3:55

 * 12-inch single (Europe 1364046)
 * 1) "Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" – 3:51
 * 2) "I Remember You" – 3:55
 * 3) "Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" (Gatica Mix) – 3:57

 * CD single (Europe 1364042)
 * 1) "Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" – 3:51
 * 2) "I Remember You" – 3:55
 * 3) "Physical Fascination" (Extended/Guitar Solo Version) – 4:00
 * 4) "Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave)" (Gatica Mix) – 3:57

Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from the liner notes of The Ballad Hits.

Studios
 * Recorded in July 1990 at EMI Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)
 * Mixed at EMI Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)

Musicians
 * Marie Fredriksson – lead and backing vocals
 * Per Gessle – backing vocals, mixing
 * Anders Herrlin – programming, engineering
 * Jonas Isacsson – electric guitar
 * Clarence Öfwerman – keyboards, programming, production, mixing
 * Staffan Öfwerman – backing vocals
 * Alar Suurna – mixing, engineering

Dancing DJs vs. Roxette (2005)
In 2005, the song was remixed by British dance act Dancing DJs. Credited as Dancing DJs vs Roxette, the remix charted in numerous countries, including Finland, Ireland, Sweden and the UK.

Formats and track listings

 * CD single
 * Digital download
 * 1) "Fading Like a Flower" (Dancing DJs Remix - Radio Edit) – 3:05
 * 2) "Fading Like a Flower" (Hardino Mix) – 6:05
 * 3) "Fading Like a Flower" (Dancing DJs Remix - Extended Mix) – 6:10
 * 4) "Fading Like a Flower" (Alex K Remix) – 6:08
 * 5) "Fading Like a Flower" (Discode Remix) – 6:30
 * 6) "Fading Like a Flower" (Alex K Bounce Remix) – 5:46

Other cover versions

 * A cover of the song was released by Swedish artist Frida Öhrn in 2020.
 * A Happy Hardcore cover by Rob IYF and Al Storm featuring Lacie was released in April 2022.
 * Cass Phang released a Cantonese version of this song on her 1992 album As Though It Was Love At First Sight, retitled "Thinking only of your love" (只想你的愛).
 * Taiwanese singer Lin Meng (林蒙) also released a Mandarin version on her 1992 album Lin Meng Rocks (摇滚林蒙), retitled "I don't want to wait any more" (我不要再等待).
 * Finnish power metal band Warmen covered it in 2009 as a bonus track for a Japanese edition of their album Japanese Hospitality.
 * Italian power metal band Volturian covered it in 2021 as an homage to Marie Fredriksson.
 * Swedish band Amaranthe covered the song in 2024 for their album The Catalyst.