Revival

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"Revival" is a 1989 song by the British pop music duo Eurythmics. It was written by group members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, along with keyboardist Pat Seymour and vocalist Charlie Wilson (of The Gap Band) who also sang backing vocals for the track. Produced by Dave Stewart and Jimmy Iovine, it was the first single to be released from Eurythmics' 1989 album We Too Are One. Lennox and Stewart returned to a rock/R&B sound for the album, and "Revival" is an uptempo tune which lyrically is a call for renewal and encouragement. The single reached number 26 in the UK, and was the duo's sixteenth (and final) Top 20 single in Australia. "Revival" was not released as a single in the United States. In 1990, there was a cover version in Cantonese named 乖乖 by 甄楚倩 that reached number 3 at pop charts in Hong Kong. 


Year:
1990
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Well I passed you by this morning
You were stumblin' down the street
And by the look upon your face
I could tell you wasn't
Feeling too sweet
You dropped down to the bottom 
That's what you gone and did 
Livin' in a bad dream
Finally flipped your lid

Well, superman I've got news for you
And every body else that's listenin' too
There's a new way out if yer ready to hear
We're gonna make it clear 
What we need is revival yeah!

Revival Woohoo
are are are Revival
Revival yeah

Look at that girl
She's the saddest thing you've ever seen 
Washed up and faded
Like a dirty old pair of jeans
She's running round in circles
But she don't have a single friend 
Looks like her own bitterness
Has twisted her till the end

Well, Mona Lisa look me in the eye
And tell me when you're gonna get satisfied
I'm gonna spell it out right in front of you
This is what you have to do 
Get ready for revival!

Revival 
are are are Revival Yeah
Revival [Repeat: x5]

R.E.V.I.V.A.L.
It's gonna lift you right up
From your prison cell
Play it out loud
Like a ringing bell
You go R.E.V.I.V.A.L. 

Revival

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Eurythmics

Eurythmics were a British music duo consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, now disbanded but known to reunite from time to time. Stewart and Lennox were both previously in the bands The Catch and The Tourists. Their musical style ranged from new wave and synthpop to pop rock and soft rock. Eurythmics originally came together in 1980 and disbanded in 1990. They reunited in 1999 and split again in 2005. The duo released their first album, In the Garden, in 1981 to little fanfare, but went on to achieve global success with their second album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), released in 1983. The title track was a worldwide hit, topping the chart in various countries including the US. more »

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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, PAT SEYMORE, DAVE STEWART, CHARLIE WILSON

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10 facts about this song

General
"Revival" is a song by the British pop/rock duo Eurythmics, released in 1989. - It was the first single from their album "We Too Are One."
Performance
The song achieved moderate commercial success, reaching number 26 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 95 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
There's a music video for "Revival," directed by Philippe Gautier. - In the video, Dave Stewart is shown playing a grand piano in a church, while Annie Lennox appears dressed as both a choir girl and a reverend.
Production
"Revival" was written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the members of Eurythmics. - The song was produced by Dave Stewart and Jimmy Iovine, who is known as the co-founder of Interscope Records and as the co-founder of Beats Electronics with Dr. Dre.
Rating
The song was critically well-received, mentioned for its catchy, upbeat tempo and powerful lyrics.
Theme
"Revival" is a call to positive change and unity, with lyrics that urge us to "put a little love in your heart."
Album Success
The album "We Too Are One" from which "Revival" originated was a number one hit in the UK and also reached the top 10 in Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, and Norway.
Tour
"Revival" was one of the songs performed by the Eurythmics during their "Peacetour" in 1999.
Influence
Although not as well-known as some of their other hits, "Revival" has been commented on as a song that encapsulates Eurythmics' spirit of hope and resilience.
Cover versions
Several cover versions of "Revival" have been made, solidifying its place within the repertoire of the Eurythmics.

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