Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983)
Directed by: Chris Ashbrook Jon Roseman
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) is a synth-pop classic by the British duo Eurythmics, released on January 21, 1983, as the fourth and final single from their album of the same name. Written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the song became their breakthrough hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Chris Ashbrook, Jon Roseman, and Dave Stewart, features surreal imagery, including Lennox’s striking androgynous appearance and the iconic scene with a cow in a boardroom, symbolizing the song’s themes of desire and the pursuit of fulfillment. “Sweet Dreams” is celebrated for its catchy synth riff and Lennox’s powerful vocals, solidifying Eurythmics’ place in 1980s pop music history.
