Synth-Pop / New Wave / Pop · 1980s Career
Eurythmics built one of the decade’s most distinctive pop identities through Annie Lennox’s voice and visual presence and Dave Stewart’s flexible production.
“Sweet Dreams”
“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” became the breakthrough, driven by a stark synth pattern, Lennox’s controlled vocal and an unforgettable video image.
Beyond synth-pop
The duo moved easily into soul, rock and orchestral pop, showing that electronic production did not have to limit emotional or stylistic range.
Why they matter
Eurythmics helped define intelligent mainstream synth-pop while challenging conventional expectations around gender, image and vocal style.