Eurythmics Best Songs: Hits that Aren’t Sweet Dreams
Most people know Eurythmics for their iconic hit Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). It’s been used in popular movies, TV shows, it has been covered many times. But there’s so much more to Eurythmics than this. They are NOT a one-hit wonder band.
In this article I’m gonna prove it to you. I’ll list more amazing songs by Eurythmics that you absolutely need to hear. There’s no way you won’t want to add them to your playlist after listening.
These are some of their greatest songs. It’s wild how so many people who know Sweet Dreams have never checked any other tracks by this duo! Lets change that. It’s time to discover new music and have some fun.
Top Five Best Songs By Eurythmics
Okay, first let’s get this out of the way – “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” is by far the most well known and popular song by Eurythmics. It’s a timeless track and it’s instantly recognizable. It did exceptionally well all over the world when it was released with the band’s second album in 1983. You’ve probably heard it on the radio, on TV, or in a movie. It was even covered by Marilyn Manson. So it for sure belongs in the list of the best songs by Eurythmics.
BUT because it is so obvious, and because so many music fans only know this single track, I’ll leave Sweet Dreams out of TOP 5, and will have it as an honorable mention. Just to free up a spot for one additional song, that you might like just as much as that one.
With that said, these are the 5 Greatest songs by Eurythmics every fan should know:
- Here Comes The Rain Again
- There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- The Miracle of Love
- Love Is a Stranger
- Missionary Man
By the way, the songs are listed in no particular order – they all are magnificent.
“Here Comes The Rain Again“
This is easily one of the best compositions by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. It was written with a melancholy mood in mind on one of the gray days when the duo stayed in New York City. But it’s not just sad vibes, the song is a mixture of moods – with mystery, hope, regret, desire. Beautiful song.
“There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)”
Another classic, that you might’ve heard somewhere without realizing that it is Eurythmics. The lyrics, the vocals, the harmonica solo (composed by Stevie Wonder) – are a wonderful throwback to past times when things were simpler. The song has such a great feeling and vibe to it. Impossible not to like it.
“The Miracle of Love”
“The Miracle of Love” is one of the finest pop ballads of the 80s. It has a calm, reassuring tone, and it’s not too sweet. It feels real and emotionally genuine. The lyrics are simple but powerful. Just look at this line: “The miracle of love will take away your pain”… Yet another example of how talented the duo of Annie and Dave is.
“Love Is a Stranger“
According to Annie Lennox, when writing the song she wanted to put Love and Hate opposite to each other, because of how close they really are in the human specter of emotions. Once again, this track delivers on all fronts – the vocals, the lyrics and the music are amazing.
“Missionary Man”
“Missionary Man” is one of Eurythmics’ most explosive tracks. It features incredible harmonica parts by Jimmy Zavala, and fantastic backing vocals by Joniece Jamison. Shockingly marvelous. As the saying goes – they don’t make ’em like this anymore.
Conclusion
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart created a unique blend of synthpop, rock and soul that stood the test of time, and to this day keeps music fans fascinated. It’s timeless music and it deserves to be enjoyed. I hope that this list of the Best Hits by Eurythmics made you curious enough to go and check the rest of their discography.
