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  1. On This Day January 21 1983 - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics Became a Breakthrough Hit

    On This Day January 21 1983 - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics Became a Breakthrough Hit

    On this day January 21 1983, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics was rising as a defining song of the early 1980s, signaling a major breakthrough for the duo. Built on a hypnotic synth line steady rhythm and a cool detached vocal delivery, the track stood apart from traditional pop and...
  2. On This Day January 4 1983 - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These) by Eurythmics Was Released

    On This Day January 4 1983 - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These) by Eurythmics Was Released

    On this day January 4 1983, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These) by Eurythmics was released, marking the duo’s second studio album and a turning point that reshaped the sound of 1980s pop music. The record embraced synthesizers drum machines and stark minimalist production, creating a colder more...
  3. On This Day November 14 1983 – Eurythmics Released Touch

    On This Day November 14 1983 – Eurythmics Released Touch

    On this day November 14 1983, Eurythmics released Touch, their third studio album and one that solidified their status as one of the most creative and influential pop duos of the decade. Featuring Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart at their artistic peak, the album combined emotional depth with...
  4. On This Day November 12 1984 – Eurythmics Released the 1984 Soundtrack

    On This Day November 12 1984 – Eurythmics Released the 1984 Soundtrack

    On this day November 12 1984, Eurythmics released their soundtrack album 1984, written for the film adaptation of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. Created by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the album blended haunting electronic textures with emotional depth, reflecting the bleak and...
  5. On This Day November 9 1987 – Eurythmics Released Savage

    On This Day November 9 1987 – Eurythmics Released Savage

    On this day November 9 1987, Eurythmics released their sixth studio album Savage, a bold and experimental work that pushed the duo into darker and more artistic territory. After exploring a more traditional pop sound on their previous release Revenge, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart returned to...
  6. On This Day October 16 1981 - Eurythmics Released the Debut Album In the Garden

    On This Day October 16 1981 - Eurythmics Released the Debut Album In the Garden

    On this day October 16 1981, Eurythmics released their debut album In the Garden, marking the beginning of one of the most influential musical partnerships of the decade. Recorded in Germany with members of Can and Blondie’s Clem Burke, the album blended experimental sounds, new wave textures...
  7. On This Day September 11 1989 – We Too Are One by Eurythmics Seventh Album Released

    On This Day September 11 1989 – We Too Are One by Eurythmics Seventh Album Released

    On this day September 11 1989, Eurythmics released their seventh studio album We Too Are One. The record marked a return to a more rock oriented sound after the experimental Savage, blending Annie Lennox’s powerful vocals with Dave Stewart’s sharp production and guitar work. The album featured...
  8. On This Day September 3 1983 – Sweet Dreams Hit Number One in the US

    On This Day September 3 1983 – Sweet Dreams Hit Number One in the US

    On this day September 3 1983, Sweet Dreams Are Made of This by Eurythmics reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The breakout single marked a major turning point for the British duo, bringing their dark synth driven sound into the mainstream and introducing the world to Annie Lennox’s...
  9. On This Day August 1 1987 – Dave Stewart And Siobhan Fahey Got Married In France

    On This Day August 1 1987 – Dave Stewart And Siobhan Fahey Got Married In France

    On this day August 1 1987, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics married Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama in a private ceremony in France. The union brought together two of the most recognizable figures in 1980s British pop music, each having helped shape the sound and image of the decade through their...
  10. On This Day: July 9, 1985 – Aretha Franklin Released Her Thirtieth Album Who’s Zoomin Who

    On This Day: July 9, 1985 – Aretha Franklin Released Her Thirtieth Album Who’s Zoomin Who

    On this day July 9, 1985, Aretha Franklin released her thirtieth studio album Who’s Zoomin Who, a vibrant and modern record that brought the Queen of Soul into the heart of the 1980s pop and R and B scene. With updated production from Narada Michael Walden and a guest appearance by the...
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  11. On This Day: June 30, 1986 - Eurythmics Release Revenge

    On This Day: June 30, 1986 - Eurythmics Release Revenge

    On this day June 30, 1986, the Eurythmics released their fifth studio album Revenge, marking a return to a more guitar driven rock sound after the electronic experimentation of earlier records. Led by the duo of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the album became one of their biggest commercial...
  12. On This Day: April 29 1985 - Eurythmics Released Be Yourself Tonight

    On This Day: April 29 1985 - Eurythmics Released Be Yourself Tonight

    On this day April 29 1985, Eurythmics released their fourth studio album Be Yourself Tonight. The album marked a shift in their sound, moving from synth heavy new wave into a more soulful and rock influenced style that expanded their fan base even further. Be Yourself Tonight reached number 9...
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    1984: For the Love of Big Brother (1984)

    Title: 1984: For the Love of Big Brother Artist: Eurythmics Genre: Synthpop Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - I Did It Just the Same - 2 - Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) - 3 - For the Love of Big Brother - 4 - Winston's Diary - 5 - Greetings From a Dead Man - 6 - Julia - 7 -...
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    Synthwave 80s Sunday 06/16/24: Diving into “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics

    Welcome to another Synthwave 80s Sunday! Today, we’re turning our attention to one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s— “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics. This track not only defines an era but also continues to influence the synthwave genre and beyond. Let’s dive into what makes...
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    1984: For the Love of Big Brother (1984)

    Title: 1984: For the Love of Big Brother Artist: Eurythmics Genre: Synthpop Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - I Did It Just the Same - 3:28 2 - Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) - 3:59 3 - For the Love of Big Brother - 5:05 4 - Winston's Diary - 1:22 5 - Greetings From a Dead Man - 6:13 6 -...
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    In the Garden (1981)

    Title: In the Garden Artist: Eurythmics Genre: Synthpop Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - English Summer - 4:02 2 - Belinda - 3:58 3 - Take Me to Your Heart - 3:35 4 - She's Invisible Now - 3:30 5 - Your Time Will Come - 4:34 6 - Caveman Head - 3:59 7 - Never Gonna Cry Again - 3:05 8 -...
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