Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Eurythmics

About Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is a song written and performed by the British new wave music duo Eurythmics. The song is the title track of their album of the same name and was released as the fourth and final single from the album in early 1983. The song became their breakthrough hit, establishing the duo worldwide. Its music video helped to propel the song to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. It was the first single released by Eurythmics in the U. S. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is arguably Eurythmics' signature song. Following its success, their previous single, "Love Is a Stranger", was re-released and also became a worldwide hit. On Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time issue in 2003, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" was ranked number 356. Eurythmics have regularly performed the song in all their live sets since 1982, and it is often performed by Annie Lennox on her solo tours. In 1991, the song was remixed and reissued to promote Eurythmics' Greatest Hits album. It re-charted in the UK, reaching number 48, and was also a moderate hit in dance clubs. Another remix by Steve Angello was released in France in 2006, along with the track "I've Got a Life" (peaking at number 10). 


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1998
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Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas,
Everybody's looking for something.

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Hold your head up
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

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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

RELEASE HISTORY
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" was officially released as a single in 1983. It is the first major hit and the title track from the British new wave duo Eurythmics' album.
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song became a global hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. In the UK, it peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.
WRITING CREDITS
Written by the Eurythmics' members, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is often considered the duo's signature song.
THEME
The song's themes involve cynicism toward the "greed and materialism of society" and the pursuit of self-satisfaction, using dream and sleep metaphors.
CETON SYNTH
The song's distinctive synthesized rhythm was achieved using a Movement Systems Drum Computer and a Roland SH-101 bass synth.
MUSIC VIDEO
The song's music video, featuring a suited Lennox with a buzz-cut and a supercilious expression, helped establish the singer as an androgynous icon.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is considered one of the greatest songs of the '80s and one of the best songs of all time by publications like Rolling Stone, VH1, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
COVER VERSIONS
The song has been covered by many artists, with notable versions by Marilyn Manson and Emily Browning. Marilyn Manson's version was featured in the soundtrack of the movie "House on Haunted Hill."
AWARDS
Eurythmics won the British Video of the Year at the 1984 Brit Awards for "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)."
ENDURING POPULARITY
The song continues to be featured in various media, from movies and television shows to commercials and video games, demonstrating its enduring popularity and appeal.

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