Annie Lennox On The Origins of Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)' | The Big Interview

Annie, in my opinion, has not gotten her due. Her voice is one of the most iconic voices in history and deserves more recognition than I think she's gotten. She is an F'ing legend!

Annie still looks and sounds great.

Dave is a musical genius, Annie was the perfect partner in crime

"Love is a Stranger" and "Here Comes the Rain Again" are also excellent. They made the mid-80s more magical.

How modest of Annie... People didn't simply identify with the song, we fell under the spell of her voice. 🤩

I'm old enough to remember seeing this video debut on MTV, you know back when Music Television was about music. In the states the song was different and unique. It was super catchy, and had very easy to remember lyrics. The lyrics were just edgy enough to be provocative without being offensive. And the name of the band was also interesting. Annie's orange hair also stood out and made the band visually compelling to a degree as well.

This woman has aged beautifully, the industry needs to look at that. As for the song, it may resonate, but it's her voice, and how she sings it that makes people want to pay attention. She has very unique vocals, and lets face it, we tend to like unique things.

I still remember the first time I saw the video for Sweet Dreams back in '83. I was home from school watching MTV. Both the song, and Annie, were mesmerizing. She had so much swagger in that video you really couldn't take your eyes off her. Here was a a woman dressed like a man, who looked like a white Grace Jones, yet sounded more like Aretha Franklin. Annie was truly an iconoclast. ❤

As a musician, I have to say that this woman is one of if not the best vocalists I've ever heard. The amount of emotion she can make you feel through her lyrics and her tone is unmatched imo. I am almost brought to tears every time I hear "why". Thank you Annie!

I can still remember the first time I heard this song in 1983 as a 14-year-old, it was the music that spoke to me like none other, It represented the future, it excited me in a way I couldn't comprehend, me and my friends went wild over it and the entire album

Beautiful, intelligent woman, musical genius, phenomenal singer, still adorable in every respectful way.

All these years, I had no idea that she's Scottish. The Eurythmics are great, but Annie's looks and beautiful talent just made it. I love her solo work, even my girls love her music. I hope she comes out with another album. It's nice to see her live on the screen again.

Her voice is so melodic. Just hearing speak sounds like song to me! 😊

Sweet Dreams does not get old. Neither does the video. You can’t say that about many songs or videos. It’s all so purely executed with such confidence and conviction. I think this is one of the main reasons that it stands the test of time. It also has something to do with being a unique and great song and of course Annie’s voice is undeniable. Musically, I believe the secret to the Eurythmics as well as Yaz is: Truly hooky and interesting electronic music combined with incredibly rich and soulful voices. It’s a juxtaposition that’s absolutely magic!

Annie was before her time’ Eurythmics still holds up to this day and always will’ they are such a rad band 🙌

Sweet Dreams is such a unique and timeless tune.That early 80s UK pop explosion of talented acts writing their own material was an absolute joy to witness and has sadly never been repeated.

The song is a hit also because of its vibrant authentic message. The fact that it was born of real pain and frustration but at the same time riding on the wings of real talent and a love for nusic. That song is just like a mantra, it gives you the strength to carry on and the desire to celebrate.

Her voice so good it makes you travel back in time

Can we take a moment to celebrate how wonderful Scottish women of rock are…three of my faves are Annie, Shirley Manson of Garbage and Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins. Creativity and authenticity off the charts with these women. Absolutely nothing fake or pretentious about them.

One of the most incredible singers I’ve seen perform live.