Eurythmics Biography

The Eurythmics became one of the most successful duos of the 1980’s, with hits like “Here Comes the Rain Again” and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This.)” Their unique sound maximized their potential of the 80’s and paved the way for Annie Lennox to enjoy a solo career well into the new millennium.

The Eurythmics, comprised of Annie Lennox and David Stewart, began in their earliest incarnations as the Tourists, formed in the late 1970’s. They existed as the Tourists for only two years, but released three albums, The Tourists, Reality Effect, and Luminous Basement, and a series of singles, including “So Good to be Back Home Again” and “I Only Want to Be With You,” all reasonably successful in England. Following the breakup of the Tourists, Lennox and Stewart continued on, forming the Eurythmics and embarking on a new debut. With help from Blondie drummer Clem Burke, In the Garden was created and released in 1981. The album received positive reviews but failed to achieve commercial success. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) was far more successful. Upon its release in 1983, the title track rocketed to number one on the charts in America. The Eurythmics had finally crossed the ocean to international success.

“Love is a Stranger” came next, also charting well, and the album continued to enjoy success. Touch was released almost a year later, and spawned the hit singles "Who's That Girl?," "Right by Your Side, and "Here Comes the Rain Again.” Be Yourself Tonight followed, and featured greater R&B influence and the hit singles "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves." "Would I Lie to You?" and "There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart.)" Revenge, featuring the single “Missionary Man,” was released the following year, but by now both Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart began pursuing other endeavors. Steward produced a number of other artists, including Daryl Hall and Mick Jagger, and Annie Lennox made her big screen debut in Revolution.

They came back together to release Savage in 1987, and again later with We Too Are One, but after their Greatest Hits release in 1991, both Lennox and Stewart seemed solid in their own solo careers and the Eurythmics quietly faded into the background for the rest of the decade, although they did reunite to perform as a duo for A Grammy Salute to the Beatles in 2014. In interviews, both Lennox and Stewart have expressed an interest in reuniting for special effects or concerts in the future as well.