NEW YORK (Arista Records) - 25 years after
Eurythmics were formed in London by
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart in late-1980, EURYTHMICS ULTIMATE COLLECTION celebrates their glorious string of hit singles in the U.S. and the UK, songs that continue to resonate with their legions of fans on every continent.
Clocking in with a generous 19 tracks, framed by two previously unreleased titles - the opening track and forthcoming single, "
I've Got A Life" and the closing "Was It Just Another Love Affair?" - the new CD will arrive in stores November 8th on Arista Records.
"Eurythmics are true originals who are as electrifying today as when they first startled the world in 1980. Their new record 'I've Got A Life' is as strong as any of their vintage classics all of which are now part of their new album 'Ultimate Eurythmics'. This album clearly shows why Eurythmics are timeless and peerless," says Clive Davis, Chairman, BMG U.S.
"I've Got A Life" will go to AC radio on October 17th. An instant classic, "I've Got A Life" is as pioneering and anthemic as "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)", "Who's That Girl?", or "There Must Be An Angel (Playing With my Heart)".
"Annie and I didn't plan to go in the studio, she was staying with me in Los Angeles and we seemed to spontaneously write and record some songs. It was just like the old days, songs coming at lightning speed and recorded and mixed in a week! I think they are Eurythmics Classics," says Dave Stewart
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart have sold over 75 million records and had over 20 international hits worldwide. They have achieved unparalleled global, commercial and critical success with No.1 singles and albums both sides of the Atlantic. On top of the sold out world tours, Eurythmics have won innumerable awards including 4 Grammy's, 5 prestigious Ivor Novello's, over 10 Brit Awards including the Outstanding Contribution to the British Music in 1998, and won the very first Best New Artist award at MTV's Video Music Awards in 1984. At this year's Golden Globe Awards, Stewart won "Best Original Song (with Mick Jagger) for "Old Habits Die Hard," while Lennox won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe in 2004 for Best Original song, "Into The West," (with Howard Shore and Fran Walsh).
Eurythmics played a large part in shaping the landscape of 80's and 90's music. The influence spreads wider than being innovators of the synth pop genre they are often credited for. Their songs have been pillaged by the biggest names in music; P.Diddy, Marilyn Manson, Utah Saints, Redman (Wu Tang), Faith Evans, Pink, amongst others. This doesn't include the unofficial usage that's gladly unavoidable within the dance and hip hop genre - just this summer Ibiza has been lit up with several huge versions of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)," a record first made in 1983.
You just have to look through the track listing of EURYTHMICS ULTIMATE COLLECTION to remember the impact these classics had. This album is a tribute to why they are revered as seminal. With strong and intelligent pop songs; "There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)" and "Here Comes The Rain Again" which are hallmarks of the duo. While "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" showcases Annie Lennox's powerful and expressive voice. On "Who's that Girl?" and "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" Dave Stewart's innovative production techniques are as fresh today as they were on their first release. This album is a must have in any music collection, offering some of the most significant records of one of the most important acts the UK has ever produced.
EURYTHMICS ULTIMATE COLLECTION (Arista Records)
1. I've Got A Life (new song, previously unreleased)
2. Love Is A Stranger (A, #54 UK)
3. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (A, #2 UK, #1 U.S.)
4. Who's That Girl? (B, #3 UK)
5. Right By Your Side (B, #10 UK, #29 U.S.)
6. Here Comes The Rain Again (B, #8 UK, #4 U.S.)
7. Would I Lie To You? (C, #11 UK, #5 U.S.)
8. There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) (C, #1 UK, #22 U.S.)
9. Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves, with Aretha Franklin (C, #9 UK, #18 U.S.)
10. It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back) (C, #12 UK, #78 U.S.)
11. When Tomorrow Comes (D, #30 UK)
12. Thorn In My Side (D, #5 UK, #68 U.S.)
13. The Miracle Of Love (D, #23 UK)
14. Missionary Man (D, #14 U.S.)
15. You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart (E, #16 UK, #64 U.S.)
16. I Need A Man (E, #26 UK, #46 U.S.)
17. I Saved The World Today (F, #11 UK)
18. 17 Again (F, #1 Dance U.S.)
19. Was It Just Another Love Affair? (new song, previously unreleased)
Album key:
A - from Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (RCA Victor 4681, originally issued 1983)
B - from Touch (RCA Victor 4917, originally issued 1984)
C - from Be Yourself Tonight (RCA Victor 5429, originally issued 1985)
D - from Revenge (RCA Victor 5847, originally issued 1986)
E - from Savage (RCA Victor 6794, originally issued 1987)
F - from Peace (Arista 14617, originally issued 1999)
