Beethoven (I Love to Listen to)

Eurythmics

About Beethoven (I Love to Listen to)

"Beethoven (I Love to Listen To)" is a song by the British pop music duo Eurythmics, released in October 1987 as the first single (in the UK) from their seventh album, Savage.


Year:
1987
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Listen to
Listen to
Listen to

I love to listen to
I love to listen to
I love to

Take a girl like that and put her in a natural setting like a cafe for example. 
Along comes the boy and he's looking for trouble with a girl like that, with a girl like that. 
Who knows what they'll decide to do? Who knows what they'll get up to? 
I'd love to know, wouldn't you?

[Chorus 1:]
I love to, I love to listen to
Love to, I love to listen to
I love to, I love to listen to
Love to, I love to

[Chorus 2:]
I love to listen to Beethoven
I love to listen to Beethoven
I love to listen to Beethoven
I love to

You think you know just what you want but you have used that weapon against me. 
Did I tell you I was lying by the way when I said I wanted a new mink coat? 
I was thinking of something sleek to wrap around my tender throat. 
I was dreaming like a Texan girl. A girl who thinks she's got the right to everything. 
A girl who thinks she should have something extreme.

I love to listen to
I love to listen to
I love to listen to
I love to

[Chorus 2: x5]

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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, DAVID ALLAN STEWART

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10 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Beethoven (I Love to Listen To)" is a song from the Eurythmics’ seventh studio album, "Savage," which was released in 1987.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 25 in the UK Singles Chart, displaying its moderate success in the UK.
Song Inspiration
The title of the song is inspired by the famed classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven, though the song's musical style is a far cry from his classical compositions.
Music Video
The music video for "Beethoven (I Love to Listen To)" was directed by acclaimed British director, Sophie Muller. The video is recognized for its artistic style and surreal imagery.
Lead Vocals
Eurythmics' co-founder Annie Lennox delivers the lead vocals for the song, which also showcases her extensive vocal range.
Song Style
This song illustrates a departure from the duo's earlier, more synthesizer-oriented output, embracing a richer, fuller, and often darker sound.
Album Theme
"Savage," the album housing "Beethoven (I Love to Listen To)," was a concept album primarily dealing with themes of gender and society, which is reflected in the song's music video.
Beethoven's Influence
While the song does not appear to have a direct musical connection to any of Beethoven's works, it could be argued that the dramatic and emotional dimensions of the song align with the spirit of some of Beethoven's compositions.
Grammy Nomination
The album "Savage" which includes the song "Beethoven (I Love to Listen To)," was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical category.
Critic Review
The song, along with the entire "Savage" album, was highly praised by the critics for its originality and bold artistic direction.

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