Eurythmics used to piss off conservatives mightily back in the day. Anything that angers conservatives is probably good, but this would have been good anyway.
It's a song about betrayal. When Annie was 14 a girl offered to be her "best friend" but that only lasted til her real best friend split with her bf and became available again. The message is universal and reminds to value proper friendship and reject those who cower behind falsehood.
1986... I was 22 and had just finished working in a nightclub when this some came out... Eurythmics are a great band... It is amazing walking into a shopping centre today and hearing the songs from that era still be played regularly.... Shows just how talented the musicians from the 1970s and 1980s were.
What an ensemble of legendary people all in one video. Jimmy Z rocking it like a king, Annie with a voice from the heavens... When will there ever be a group like this again? Massive respect.
You've also had the Proclaimers and the Bay City Rolelrs. Wasn't a fan of the Rollers myself, but they were hugely popular when I was in school. You couldn't have anything in tartan without everyone thinking it had something to do with them
@@IanM-id8or the rollers played in my hometown (Bo'ness) many years ago, small town that had a popular venue where some big names played, i remember my mum saying people were passing out in the queue when they saw them up close lol
This is exceptionally well composed and expertly arranged. Every solo, each riff, the verse, bridge, chorus, lead vocal, backing vocal and the spoken word intro are all utterly unforgettable. It’s an absolutely timeless slice of pop music.
I feel like there was, in general, a great sense of imagination when it came round to writing music back in the 80s than there is today. I could be wrong of course, but that's the impression I tend to get.
Just more drugs around, and cheaper. There are bands writing good music both lyrically & melodically nowadays but they’re harder to find. The 1975 are doing a great job.
I love how she connects with the camera. Subtle looks, moves…very expressive. If there was not sound you still understand the message! 😆 Genius. Sassy bitch and I love her. And Dave! He’s so much fun to watch. Watching this again after 30 years had me smiling.
Still loving this song almost 35 years after it was released. Annie Lennox vocals on this are brilliant. One of the greatest British female vocalists for me.
This is an absolute timeless classic. Annie Lennox voice is beautiful on this track. One of my faves by them. Was too young to appreciate how good Eurythmics were at their peak. Glad I can hear more of their tunes on here. 80s music was so good.
Annie Lennox is a brilliant singer still to this day. She would give Adele a run for her money. Adele is a great singer too. But Annie.is a fantastic singer and song writer. Go on yerself Annie. One Scottish women to another great video from the great Annie Lennox. 👍 🏴🏴
Thank you Annie, Dave and the UK as a whole for providing this American with world class tunes from the 80s thru today! Music would not be complete without the Union Jack!
Growing up in the 80's and 90's these type of catchy songs were everywhere. They were so 'normal' we kinda took em for granted. Now we look back and realize how great and amazing that era of music was.
I defy anybody from any country on this planet to reply here and tell me i'm wrong....Nobody, but NOBODY does the "shoulder shake" with as much attitude as adorable Annie L. And those eyes.....OMG.
What’s really good about this track that’s forgotten is Blondie’s Drummer Clem Burke . Jeez as always he’s so good . Blondie were on a break as Debbie Harry was looking after Chris Stein who was ill .
Annie’s slightly husky yet passionate vocals and heartfelt lyrics in this song always pull at my heart strings. This song came out during a difficult time in my life and it’s magic helped lift me from the place I was in. Dave was as always the melodic genius. I start watch Eurythmics videos and end up having watched at least 7 or 8.
I was terrified of her as a youngster when I first seen her on tv, top of the pops probably ( clue for non uk residents where im from), Annie originally Aberdeen Scotland i think, me further south in Glasgow but that fantastic voice along with dave Stewart and his musical/production skills was well worthy of being heard all over, truly talented both of them 👏
and there's another. call me weird, but thought id do a quick parsing of youtube comments for the word 'underrated'. look almost ANYTHING and this meaningless word will appear...it's really odd
Although the first single from Revenge, "When Tomorrow Comes", had barely reached the UK Top 30, "Thorn in My Side" became Eurythmics' ninth Top 10 single, reaching number 5 in the British charts. To date, it is their last appearance in the UK Top 10. In the United States, the track stalled at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a Top 2 hit in Ireland, and reached the Top 10 in New Zealand (#7) and Sweden (#6).
Hey you youngsters and the rest who watching this i just telling you Annie Lennox was the queen of the 80's not Madonna or some one else but Annie Lennox was and still is the best female singer of the 80´s and she is Scottish :)
Good for you, believe me most eurythmics songs are amazing but so is Annie lennox solo amazing also. Keep up with 80's music and you will love it. Take care
The eyes, the hair and the cool attitude. It's how an 80's diva should look and sound. Then shove in the cool sax and Daves guitar...Annie is just a total star performer. Luv her to bits....... Wowsers....
Annie is a unique flawless beauty.....and she can be very handsome too! Her voice is very distinctive and she has an incredible range! She has not been given the credit for being an incredible vocalist. In "Must be Talking to an Angel", she hits such high notes that exemplify this. Such a talent......a natural performer!!!
We were so blessed to have the Eurythmics. No one else but them did anything to keep the Motown sound alive on radio in the 1980's, and God bless them for it, too. By 1985, even the Commodores sounded like a barbershop quartet on Wall Street, killing time in between lines of blow.
Total respect for Annie not giving a shit at being herself back them awsome
😅😅😅😅😅😅
Eurythmics used to piss off conservatives mightily back in the day. Anything that angers conservatives is probably good, but this would have been good anyway.
I cant believe annie is 69 , shes still beautiful, and her voice is amazing, one of the greatest women in rock history, rock on annie x
👍👍
What do u expect... She's a natural Scottish Beauty
@@vixster7576Scottish Beauty
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Nice💯💖 Einfach genial, schöne Stimme, geile Trompete, eine hübsche Annie Lennox, einfach passt alles.
Annie Lennox = one of the best female voices of all time.
God she's beautiful
😁
Love this song! Love Annie such a briliiant singer & a whole lot of sass 💖
Annie Lennox is a very strong woman. 😎
Younger me didn't appreciate Annie's amazing voice. Thankfully older me does ❤
Credit 100 % to Clem Burke. What a drummer this guy is 🤘
It's a song about betrayal. When Annie was 14 a girl offered to be her "best friend" but that only lasted til her real best friend split with her bf and became available again.
The message is universal and reminds to value proper friendship and reject those who cower behind falsehood.
Here we are thinking she's singing about a man.
It's about her first marriage to a scientologist
When I was 14 I was befriended by a scientologist. They came and took him away. Not sure what happened to him after that.
@@Gubalicious When I was 14 he became schizophrenic but she's older now and much better.
Whatever the song is about it does not matter.Its a great song by a great band and artist.
Koliko je moćna ova pesma i posle toliko godina.Uživanje je slušati je.Pozdrav iz Srbije.
An incredibly powerful song with amazing lyrics. Absolutely love it This is a band performing at its peak, can't get enough of it.
Zgadzam się z Tobą 100%
1986... I was 22 and had just finished working in a nightclub when this some came out... Eurythmics are a great band... It is amazing walking into a shopping centre today and hearing the songs from that era still be played regularly.... Shows just how talented the musicians from the 1970s and 1980s were.
THOSE EYES 🤩🤩
Class,all these years later..I was 19..I'm 58 now..still love it.
Me too 58 forever Annie lenox❤❤❤
Never faulted you Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. Eurythmics forever...
Thanks Annie and Dave
What an ensemble of legendary people all in one video. Jimmy Z rocking it like a king, Annie with a voice from the heavens... When will there ever be a group like this again? Massive respect.
don't forget clem burke ... a great drummer
Annie Lennox was very attractive back in the day.
I just love the saxophone in this song and that makes it lift high up in the sky.🥰
She's one of our national treasures, one of Scotland's finest
❤
You've also had the Proclaimers and the Bay City Rolelrs.
Wasn't a fan of the Rollers myself, but they were hugely popular when I was in school. You couldn't have anything in tartan without everyone thinking it had something to do with them
@@IanM-id8or the rollers played in my hometown (Bo'ness) many years ago, small town that had a popular venue where some big names played, i remember my mum saying people were passing out in the queue when they saw them up close lol
I absolutely love Annie Lennox. ❤x
Annie Lennox: simply the best female voice of all time
Apart from Karen carpenter
She's certainly up there Debbie Harry?
Whitney Houston?
I think she is very underrated
Always someone that goes too far lol. She's great, but she's not. Better than Whitney, Mariah or Celine
Wow, just frikking wow. Stunning in every way possible. An absolutely incredible voice, such a beautiful lady
This is music
Truly one of the greatest singers of all time. Up there with Aretha, Tina and Cher. Keep on rocking girl 👧
This is exceptionally well composed and expertly arranged. Every solo, each riff, the verse, bridge, chorus, lead vocal, backing vocal and the spoken word intro are all utterly unforgettable. It’s an absolutely timeless slice of pop music.
I agree.
100 % true. It's something else.
Could be ode to 2022 for many. Onwards and upwards in this New Year,hopefully!
From a Musician's standpoint: "It's musically choreographed"...perfectly!
It's art.
That sax playing tho! Woooow!
What a voice this fantastic Scottish woman has, she could sing the phone book and it would also sound sensational , class.
She's one of the most beautiful women ever.
yes indeed !!
❤she is fuckin Beautiful
I feel like there was, in general, a great sense of imagination when it came round to writing music back in the 80s than there is today. I could be wrong of course, but that's the impression I tend to get.
It's very interesting as the thorn is underneath sliding to the upper left
Less distractions definitely lol
OMG! This must the the best of THE SISTER ACT !! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!
Just more drugs around, and cheaper.
There are bands writing good music both lyrically & melodically nowadays but they’re harder to find. The 1975 are doing a great job.
I feel so sorry for you. It's like you have zero creativity. What is wrong with your generation
One of the greatest songs of the 80’s. Wonderful memories.
Clubman agreed ,its a great record from start to finish 1980S A great decade for music and this one is up there with the best.
Annie's eyes, holy cow, so stunning
So many Eurythmics songs explore toxic relationships and this one's about how to move on from one. Thanks to Annie for the advice and attitude! 💪🏻🎵💃🎤
There is no one like Annie Lennox . Thank God !
A mention for the utterly superb Clem Burke on drums for this one. A true pioneer of his craft.
Blondie drummer. He did research into the physical effects of drumming and concluded it's a workout.
This is one tune that has really aged well. This is a seriously great banging song 👍
Definitely one of the best female vocalists around.
Before digitisation and before UA-cam made you a star.
Pure voice. Pure vocal talent.
Annie was one of the best female rock vocalists of all times.
Annie Lennox was ( and is) a star LONG before UA-cam was ever invented.
Annie Lennox is an absolute genius. What a hero!!
She was magic xx
Outstanding song!!!
Her facial expressions are awesome. She’s amazing.
Every song is like a great performance and story, amazing artist
@louisa conford totally agree, best female singer in my opinion. Can name so many great songs by her either with eurythmics or solo. Amazing
100% Love her expressions! Channeling Bowie a bit. Great song!
You should see the video 'Walking on broken glass'. There she plays a super bitch.
She was a good actor with real stage presence.
I miss the 1980s. Such a great decade for music.
It's a sign of the truly great bands that their music doesn't age. The Eurythmics don't age.
I love how she connects with the camera. Subtle looks, moves…very expressive. If there was not sound you still understand the message! 😆 Genius. Sassy bitch and I love her. And Dave! He’s so much fun to watch. Watching this again after 30 years had me smiling.
Annie Lennox defined swag before swag was invented...those facial expressions are so on point, love it!!!
Still loving this song almost 35 years after it was released. Annie Lennox vocals on this are brilliant. One of the greatest British female vocalists for me.
Annie you was so gender back in '80s and today music the hard right would try band you today. YOU & DAVE keep rocking!
What a vocalist. One of the female powerhouses of the 80s. Great band. Great song.
Eurythmics ❤❤❤teenager in the 80s.what a privilege xxxxx
This is an absolute timeless classic. Annie Lennox voice is beautiful on this track. One of my faves by them. Was too young to appreciate how good Eurythmics were at their peak. Glad I can hear more of their tunes on here. 80s music was so good.
Annie Lennox is a brilliant singer still to this day. She would give Adele a run for her money. Adele is a great singer too. But Annie.is a fantastic singer and song writer. Go on yerself Annie. One Scottish women to another great video from the great Annie Lennox. 👍 🏴🏴
Oh I remember those times very well indeed, it seemed life was so much better then.
Sweet dreams also. Think it might hv been much first dance/rave track back then. Loved it! 😍
@@brendapurvis4803 Adele?... wrong way round boss 😀
I wasn't a huge fan of the 80's, but Annie Lennox was one of the exceptions, she has one of the best female voices ever, love this track
The GREAT ANNIE LENNOX❤
I especially love 'Sisters are doing it for themselves'.
Thank you Annie, Dave and the UK as a whole for providing this American with world class tunes from the 80s thru today! Music would not be complete without the Union Jack!
And a quick shout out to Norway for a-Ha.
You mean Union Crap
true this. UK rock is badass man👌
So nice of you to acknowledge the British music , thankyou x
@@kenray3205 ? What
Annie a true Scottish Legend😀
+ Dave Stewart??
@@mikekaraoke not Scottish though
Growing up in the 80's and 90's these type of catchy songs were everywhere. They were so 'normal' we kinda took em for granted. Now we look back and realize how great and amazing that era of music was.
Absolutely. Sometimes I do think "what happened?"
I miss those days everyday 😞
It was a great time to be young. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could.
Yeah thats true
That's really so true !!!
I never get sick of Annie's Eurythmics styles and epic gratefulness,
*Gratitude.
The coolness, the energy ❤ This is groundbreaking even in 2024 ♥️🙏
I don't think that 30-35 years ago I fully appreciated just how perfectly beautiful Annie was/is.
You and me both.
Same. As a kid the androgynous thing threw me. Now I’m 😍
She’s stunning!
カッコよすぎ
Legendarna stvar......jedna od njihovih najboljih❤
I defy anybody from any country on this planet to reply here and tell me i'm wrong....Nobody, but NOBODY does the "shoulder shake" with as much attitude as adorable Annie L. And those eyes.....OMG.
She’s truly amazing
The best
HELL YEAH .....🏴
*She REALLY IS. Xxxx* 💖🌸
Simply STUNNING!
Beautiful xx
What’s really good about this track that’s forgotten is Blondie’s Drummer Clem Burke . Jeez as always he’s so good . Blondie were on a break as Debbie Harry was looking after Chris Stein who was ill .
this is an absolute classic and very catchy song , also 1 of Annie Lennox's best songs as her voice is awesome too.
Annie’s slightly husky yet passionate vocals and heartfelt lyrics in this song always pull at my heart strings. This song came out during a difficult time in my life and it’s magic helped lift me from the place I was in.
Dave was as always the melodic genius. I start watch Eurythmics videos and end up having watched at least 7 or 8.
I was terrified of her as a youngster when I first seen her on tv, top of the pops probably ( clue for non uk residents where im from), Annie originally Aberdeen Scotland i think, me further south in Glasgow but that fantastic voice along with dave Stewart and his musical/production skills was well worthy of being heard all over, truly talented both of them 👏
This is one of the most underrated songs in music history!
Agree - the perfect pop song
Thee most
and there's another. call me weird, but thought id do a quick parsing of youtube comments for the word 'underrated'. look almost ANYTHING and this meaningless word will appear...it's really odd
It’s got to be one of the greatest songs ever made. No doubt about it. Incredible.
Although the first single from Revenge, "When Tomorrow Comes", had barely reached the UK Top 30, "Thorn in My Side" became Eurythmics' ninth Top 10 single, reaching number 5 in the British charts. To date, it is their last appearance in the UK Top 10. In the United States, the track stalled at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a Top 2 hit in Ireland, and reached the Top 10 in New Zealand (#7) and Sweden (#6).
One of the best songs ever ❤❤
The lyrics of this song, and the joyful tune in the background which means you're getting over it, are quite literally perfect for me right now...
Hey you youngsters and the rest who watching this i just telling you Annie Lennox was the queen of the 80's not Madonna or some one else but Annie Lennox was and still is the best female singer of the 80´s and she is Scottish :)
Looks like miley cyrus mom
But cool
@@hemresalburo9876
Looks like Annie Lennox
Woohoo! 🏴
shes also British as a British person is fr England Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland #our UK
WELL SAID,,,AGREE WITH YOU 100%MY FRIEND
Love Eurythmics ! Love Annie Lennox!
I absolutely love Annie Lennox. She's truly an utter legend.❤x
She's brilliant
Still love this song 34 years later!!
Who still listening 2022 brilliant track love this music legend
Listening now Nov. 2 2024
Classic. She’s a belter.
I probably keep changing my mind.
But I think this Eurythmics song is their BEST.
Well, They've got so many brilliant songs.
I just can't decide.
Your right, but this is their best
I’m 20 and this is one of my favourite songs...gotta thank my Mum and Dad for that one!
Good for you, believe me most eurythmics songs are amazing but so is Annie lennox solo amazing also. Keep up with 80's music and you will love it. Take care
Go
You have good taste.
They're gems, as I'm sure you are. WO WO WO WOOOO
Emily, it's always been one of mine also. I've lived the lyrics.
The eyes, the hair and the cool attitude. It's how an 80's diva should look and sound. Then shove in the cool sax and Daves guitar...Annie is just a total star performer. Luv her to bits....... Wowsers....
Saxofon fantastic😐🤙👌
Great band. Annie is amazing ❤
Annie Lennox, what an incredible voice. Just look at her. Total Class!!!!
hit the nail there...CLASS
Annie lennox is a legend and dave Stewart Long live the 80s
2:57 🎷🎶😄🕺🏼
Also around 3:00 that over the shoulder look always gets me 😆
So stylish Eurythmics 😍
Channelling a bit of Let's Dance / Tonight-era Bowie there, but in a way that's very much their own. One of my favourites.
My favorite Eurythmics song. Annie never looked better.
Best breakup song ever written. So beautifully cathartic ♥️♥️♥️
Brilliant song never get sick of hearing it class😊
one of my favorite eurythmics videos
Annie expresses at least as much emotion through her eyes as through her voice.
Everytime i think about my cheating ex who abandoned me to look after our kid alone, I listen to this to make me feel better.
Hmmmm...
Feeling that.
Annie is a unique flawless beauty.....and she can be very handsome too!
Her voice is very distinctive and she has an incredible range! She has not been given the credit for being an incredible vocalist. In "Must be Talking to an Angel", she hits such high notes that exemplify this.
Such a talent......a natural performer!!!
Stephie Pahlavi Zan. So very well said!!!
@@tubetoots13 You are most kind, thank you!
That song's called There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
@@Hellwyck Indeed
We were so blessed to have the Eurythmics. No one else but them did anything to keep the Motown sound alive on radio in the 1980's, and God bless them for it, too. By 1985, even the Commodores sounded like a barbershop quartet on Wall Street, killing time in between lines of blow.
Annie Lennox is a LEGEND
Didn't realise how many iconic songs annie lennox has had
This is a classic , Lennox was mint , better than Madonna
Can you imagine the child born of bowie and Lennox. Universal music Warrior
Love this song ❤.
My favourite Eurythmics track.
Ditto. I might still have the cassette from back in the day when this first came out.
@@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw I would gladly pay you Tuesday for some Eurythmics cassette today
totally agree
For me too!!!!!
Takes me back to 1996 when I was 17 and bought their CD!
Plaid this song on repeat!
You just gotta love Annie Lennox , you just have to.
that sax is iconic!
This has been one of my favourites since it was released. I am 37.
Grew up listening and dancing to this and it's still my fav❤❤❤❤
Her voice is incredible and this is a fantastic tune