Be Yourself Tonight

Pop · 1985 · 9 tracks

Be Yourself Tonight

April 29, 1985 · Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH

Be Yourself Tonight represents the moment the Eurythmics stepped out of the shadows of their own icy, electronic reputation and into the heat of a full-blooded rock and soul band.

The album feels like a reclamation of humanity; where previous records were defined by a certain detached, robotic precision, this one is sweat-soaked and vocal-forward.

Annie Lennox transforms from an androgynous synth-pop icon into a powerhouse rock 'n' roller, her voice reaching new heights of soulful intensity that command the listener's absolute attention.

It is the sound of a duo at the peak of their commercial powers, confident enough to invite legends like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder into their world without being overshadowed.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks

01

Would I Lie to You?

4:30

02

There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart)

5:25

03

I Love You Like a Ball and Chain

4:05

04

Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves

5:59

05

Conditioned Soul

4:29

06

Adrian

4:35

07

It’s Alright (Baby’s Coming Back)

3:49

08

Here Comes That Sinking Feeling

5:40

09

Better to Have Lost in Love (Than Never to Have Loved at All)

5:07

Moments Worth Listening For

The gritty guitar riff opening of 'Would I Lie to You?' that signals the duo's departure from pure synth-pop.

Stevie Wonder's soaring chromatic harmonica solo on 'There Must Be an Angel' cutting through the operatic vocal layers.

The powerhouse vocal duel between Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin on the bridge of 'Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves'.

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