Eurythmics Multiple Choice Quiz | 10 Questions

Answer: Thorn In My Side

'Thorn In My Side' released 1986, was a top ten hit in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Sweden. The song was taken from their sixth album 'Revenge'.

The Eurythmics consisted of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. They took their name from Dalcroze Eurhythmics, a type of musical education, which Annie Lennox had used as a child. The initial stages of their career together were tough and led to both members being taken ill.

Answer: You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart

'You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart' was a top twenty hit in the UK and Ireland. It was taken from their seventh album 'Savage'.

Annie Lennox was born in Aberdeen and lived in a two roomed apartment with a communal laundry. She loved learning music and singing, and her parents, despite being poor, managed to pay for her to have music lessons. It paid off and she won a place after leaving school at London's Royal Academy Of Music.

Answer: Sexcrime (1984)

'Sexcrime (1984)' was released in 1984 and was successful worldwide. The film was used as the soundtrack of the film with the same name, based on the book by George Orwell.

Annie had to support herself whilst studying music at The Royal Academy Of Music by working as a barmaid, a shop assistant and a waitress. She also sang in some local bands. She was made an honorary fellow of The London Royal Academy Of Music in 2006.

Answer: Love Is A Stranger

'Love Is A Stranger', released in 1982, was a hit worldwide. This song was taken from their second album 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This). This album was their first to chart.

In 1999 Annie and Dave received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution To Music. Annie has also had a very successful solo career which started in 1990 at the end of her reign with Dave (although they have had reunions).

Answer: Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves

1985 was the year of the Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin duet. Again a worldwide hit although it did better in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand where it reached the top ten. It comes from the album 'Be Yourself Tonight'.

Annie has been married three times. Her first husband Radha Maman; their marriage lasted a year. Her second husband Uri Fruchtmann; they have two children together Lola and Tali (Annie was pregnant with Tali when she recorded the video of 'Little Bird' and you can see the bump!)

Answer: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)' was not only a worldwide hit but a worldwide top ten hit! The title track to their second album.

Dave Stewart changed his aim from being a footballer to a musician. This was because an injury prevented his football practice and in his time of recovery he started strumming his first guitar, and loved it.

Answer: Right By Your Side

'Right By Your Side' was released 1983 and charted around the world. It was taken from their third album, 'Touch'.

During his time working with Annie, Dave also worked with other musicians as a producer and this continued in 1990 when they split. He also moved to France after the split and started with a new band Spiritual Cowboys; they had two successful albums, 'Dave Stewart And The Spiritual Cowboys' and 'Honest'.

Answer: I Need A Man

'I Need A Man' released in 1988, was another hit around the world. This was taken from their album called 'Savage'.

Dave worked with Terry Hall to release an album 'Vegas', the album was unsuccessful and failed to get into the charts. Only one single taken from this album got into the top 40 and this was 'Possessed'.

Dave has also a solo album 'Greetings From The Gutter'.

Answer: Would I Lie To You

'Would I Lie To You' released 1985 and was a success worldwide. Taken from 'Be Yourself Tonight'.

Dave Stewart has been married twice. His first wife was Siobhan Fahey, who was a member of both Bananarama and Shakespear's Sister. They had two children together, Sam and Django. He and second wife Anoushka Fisz also have two children together, Kaya and Indya.

Answer: Who's That Girl

'Who's That Girl' released 1983 a hit across the world. First release from their third album 'Touch'.

I want to end with the success Annie and Dave had in this band. They released 33 singles, eight studio albums, an EP, music videos and a sound track. Their success was worldwide and they are still very popular today.