Eurythmics - Greatest Hits

Eurythmics | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 14, 1991)
• Original Release Date: May 24, 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B000002VI0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,530 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

2. When Tomorrow Comes

3. Here Comes the Rain Again

4. Who's That Girl?

5. Would I Lie to You?

6. Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves

7. There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart)

8. Missionary Man

9. Don't Ask Me Why

10. I Need a Man

11. Love Is a Stranger

12. Thorn in My Side

13. The King and Queen of America

14. Angel

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars limited, February 18, 2000

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This review is from: Eurythmics - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

Although this collection does contain their major US hits, it does not necessarily contain all of Eurythmics' "greatest" hits. Evergreens from 80s pop such as "Sweet Dreams" (the extended mix is included here), "Here Comes The Rain Again", and "There Must Be Angel" are on this collection among others. However, replacing key singles that experimented with their current sound ("Right By Your Side" and "Sexcrime") are ommitted in favor of bland selection from their We Too Are One album--their least winning. If it's a starting point you're looking for to explore the superb and relevant history of this group, then I suggest purchasing each of their albums chronologically. Beginning with this collection merely suggests that this was a group who had some brilliant singles at first before becoming a bit less interesting--which is certainly not the case. David Stewart and Annie Lennox were two musicians who were able to allow technology to enhance their music rather than envelop it. From their first album album (In the Garden) to their latest you will never hear the novelty of machines win over genuine artistry. You will hear many points of timeless intrigue on every one of their releases, including (albiet less) on We Too Are One. By The way, the import pressing of this Greatest Hits does contain an expanded selection (complete with the two tracks that I mentioned were ommitted from the domestic pressing), however, I still highly recommend investing in their complete catalog. Intelligent and still innovative. Catchy and unforgettable without being gimmicky.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Dreams (are made of this), August 28, 2003

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Erica Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eurythmics - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

If I had to name my favorite decade for music, it would have to be the '80s with all the new wave bands like Erasure, Depeche Mode, and the Eurythmics. Annie Lennox is definitely one of the greatest female vocalists I have ever heard. I was definitely offended when shock rocker Marilyn Manson massacred "Sweet Dreams (are made of this)". I absolutely loved Annie's androgynous look she had in her music videos like in "Sweet Dreams (are made of this)". Although I knew quite a few of the songs on this cd, there were quite a few songs that I wasn't really familiar like the guitar-driven "When Tomorrow Comes" which I immediately fell in love with, with both the melodies, guitar riffs, and the optimistic lyrics. "Thorn in My Side" is also another personal favorite track. That is one of those songs where I can't help but sing along to when I listen to the cd. I love the empowering lyrics of "Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves", a timeless classic. Pairing Annie with another legendary singer Aretha Franklin was a brilliant idea. And of course I can't mention other faves such as "Here Comes the Rain Again" and "Missionary Man". There was not one song on this cd I did not skip over. This cd is simply a great collection of songs that made the '80s so great.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a duo, February 7, 2008

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Roberta Hotard "Mrs. H" (Somewhere here, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eurythmics - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

These 2 together as a group in the 80's rocked my world. These songs were hits and always being played on the radio or in my room, at my friends house. My favorites : Here comes the rain again, Would I lie to you, Angel, Whos that girl and There must be an angel. Another song that I loved so much was Walking on broken glass, which was not on this cd. The song that I never really cared for was Sweet Dreams.... something about it was spooky. Annie Lenox has the voice.