Annie Lennox originally did Mistérios (Mysteries), No More "I love you's" Remix and Here Comes the Rain Again. The album entered the UK Album Chart at No. [13], In the 1970s, Lennox won a place at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she studied the flute, piano and harpsichord for three years. "I Saved the World Today" was the lead single, reaching number eleven on the UK singles chart. Upon her return to the UK, Lennox met with the head of Sony BMG UK, Ged Docherty, who was "mortified" by the problems she had encountered with the South African branch. [9] As part of a one-hour symphony of British Music, Lennox performed "Little Bird" during the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London. Strange Fruit 7. These songs will get under your skin and into your soul. 2008 – The British Red Cross Services to Humanity Award, 2008 – Glamour Magazine's Inspirational Woman of the Year Award, 2008 – Honoured at the 2008 Youth AIDS Gala, for her contribution in helping the fight against HIV and AIDS, 2008 – The German Sustainability "special achievement" award for her commitment in the fight against HIV and AIDS, 2009 – Nobel Peace Laureates for services to humanity, 2010 – Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Scotland, 2010 – International Service Award for Global Defence of Human Rights, 2010 – Harper's Bazaar Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013 – Music Industry Trust Award (MITS) for her creativity and work that inspires those who work within the music business and millions of others worldwide, 2016 – Harper's Bazaar Philanthropy Award, "I Feel Love" Lyrics by Betty Box, Music by, This page was last edited on 4 December 2020, at 08:54. Summertime 5. [70], Lennox appeared on stage at the 1988 Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert and commenced activist work with the Sing Foundation afterwards. "It was icy cold yet burning with passion. Welcome to the official Annie Lennox YouTube Channel. 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The British tabloid, Daily Mirror, subsequently printed a retraction of its story about her being dropped by the label. Asked why she chose to cover the song, she told The Independent: "When the song was released it made a mild murmur in the charts, but I don't think it ever really became a hit. "[51] She added, "Half the people are drinking or drugging themselves to numb it. 1 and peaked in Australia at No. During her address, Lennox wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the words "HIV positive". She carried on and did the whole song in one single take. In 2002, Lennox received a Billboard Century Award; the highest accolade from Billboard magazine. The tour, simply titled Solo Tour, pre-dated the release of the album and visited both the US and Europe, with only a two-night stop in the UK at Saddler's Wells Theatre in London. Annie Lennox – “Dido’s Lament”. Thereafter, she began her solo career. Annie Lennox, OBE (born 25 December 1954), born Ann Lennox… [17] Between 1977 and 1980, she was the lead singer of The Tourists, a British pop band and her first collaboration with Dave Stewart. Her 1995 studio album, Medusa, includes "No More I Love You's" and "A Whiter Shade of Pale". Annie Lennox wrote Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), Love Is a Stranger and Missionary Man. [96], In October 2014, Lennox faced criticism for failing to mention the history of lynching in the US when discussing her cover Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" on her Nostalgia album. The troubles of the day Took my breath away Took my breath away She truly is one of the greatest singers of all time.". This ballad was taken from her debut 1992 album Diva, and she later revealed that it was a personal song about going solo. Lennox also condemned the media's obsession with "celebrity culture" for keeping the AIDS pandemic off the front page. ', "It's the wandering in and out of melancholy, a dark beauty that sort of is like the rose that's when it's darkest unfolding and bloodred just before the garden, dies. [45], In 2004, Lennox won the Academy Award for Best Song for "Into the West" from the film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,[46] which she co-wrote with screenwriter Fran Walsh and composer Howard Shore. Her Aids activism in general, and support for the treatment action campaign in-particular, contributed significantly to turning the pandemic around in our country.". [43] She embarked on her first tour as a solo artist to promote the album. 7pm - 10pm, Let's Stay Together If she achieves that, she says, "I can feel proud of [it], no matter if it sells ten copies or 50 million. Songs of Mass Destruction is a masterpiece that reflects Annie's talents as a vocalist, back-up singer, composer, and lyricist. View Annie Lennox song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. [59] According to Metacritic, A Christmas Cornucopia has gained "generally favourable reviews". This one-off single peaked at No. A Thousand Beautiful Things. A Whiter Shade Of Pale… [65] The album is a collection of Lennox's childhood favourite soul, jazz and blues songs. A lot of people are in pain. "[61] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine awarded the album 3.5/5 and said "Lennox seems more inspired on A Christmas Cornucopia than she has in years. [24][25] Lennox stated that she believed the album consisted of "twelve strong, powerful, really emotive songs that people can connect to". Born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland, Lennox began playing music as child, learning how to play both the piano and flute. [49], Ending her long association with Stephen Lipson, Lennox's fourth solo album, Songs of Mass Destruction, was recorded in Los Angeles with veteran producer Glen Ballard (known for producing Alanis Morissette's album, Jagged Little Pill). 5, and in the US at number 11, spending 60 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 2,000,000 to date in the United States. [8] She has earned the distinction of "most successful female British artist in UK music history". [41] Another single, released at the beginning of 2000, "17 Again", made the UK top 40, and topped the US dance chart. “Why” was Annie Lennox’s debut single as a solo artist. [57] Her first release was a Christmas album entitled A Christmas Cornucopia, issued on 15 November 2010. In 1998, following the death of a mutual friend (former Tourists member Peet Coombes), she re-united with Dave Stewart. The album entered the UK album chart at no.1 and has since sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK alone, being certified quadruple platinum. Its video was based on the 1988 movie Dangerous Liaisons, with elaborate costumes inspired by the film. 10 Best Songs April 15, 2015 12:51 PM By Stereogum. Annie Lennox. In it, she sings of being [97] Lennox did not respond to the criticism or apologize until the following January, noting that she felt speaking on it earlier could have made things worse and that a DVD covering the album includes comments from her concerning the horrors of lynching. It's fraught, it's turbulent. As of June 2008[update], including her work with Eurythmics, Lennox had sold over 80 million records worldwide. [69], In May 2019, Lennox released Lepidoptera, containing four extemporized piano songs. In 1984, Lennox married for the first time, but divorced soon after. [27][28] Lennox's profile was boosted by Diva's singles, which included "Why" and "Walking on Broken Glass". [38], Managed by Simon Fuller since the beginning of her solo career, he said that Lennox played an important but unheralded role in the success of the Spice Girls, encouraging the group to "ham up" their characters, which helped them top the charts around the world. This Eurythmics track remains one of the most iconic synthpop tracks of its era. This features on a bonus DVD included with the "special edition" of the movie's soundtrack CD. Annie has sold over 80 million records worldwide, and has even earned the title of the "most successful female British artist in UK music history". [32][34] The album yielded four UK singles: "No More I Love You's" (which entered the UK singles chart at No. [27] It has achieved double platinum status in both the UK and the US. [87][88], In November 2013, Lennox received the Music Industry Trusts Award for her career achievements in music and her charity commitments. I Need a Man (1987) Love Is A Stranger (1983) Missionary Man (1986) Right By Your Side (1983) Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves (1985) Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (1982) There Must Be An Angel (Playin' With My Heart) (1985) Thorn In My Side (1986) Who's That Girl (1983) [56], In August 2010, Lennox signed a new contract with Island Records in the UK and Decca Records in the US (both part of the Universal Music Group). [90] According to The Advocate, "her distinctive voice and provocative stage persona have made Lennox a longtime gay icon. It was arguably the first time that saw the group shift from their synthpop beginnings to an R&B/sound, and it worked perfectly. 1000 Beautiful Things. Annie Lennox on Christmas growing up in Aberdeen and how Covid has caused "real tragedy" around the world The Eurythmics icon claims her new single is a "lament for our dying planet" dailyrecord This song was inspired by that relationship. "But then it goes, 'so talk to me like lovers do. [79] Lennox appeared at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute in June 2008[80] and then led a rally against the Gaza War in London on 3 January 2009.[81]. I was feeling very vulnerable. "[91], Known for her androgynous look in the 1980s–first widely seen in the 1983 music video for "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" where she had close-cropped, orange-coloured hair, and wore a man's suit brandishing a cane, a video which made her a household name–Lennox was viewed as the female version of Boy George, and during the Second British Invasion spurred by MTV, Newsweek magazine ran an issue which featured Lennox and Boy George on the cover of its 23 January 1984 edition with the caption Britain Rocks America – Again. She wasn't sure that she could write songs by herself without David A Stewart, or what her next step will be. "[83], In 2015 Lennox attended, performed at and hosted several charitable events including: the 50th Amnesty International Annual Conference where she was a guest speaker, Elton John and David Furnish's at home Gala in aid of the Elton John Aids Foundation where she performed, held a screening of He Named Me Malala, and hosted a Mothers2mothers 15th Anniversary gala. At the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards, Lennox was made a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, the first woman to receive the honour. Listen to music from Annie Lennox like Walking on Broken Glass, No More "I Love … She said that the Pope's denunciation of condoms on his recent tour of Africa had caused "tremendous harm" and she criticised the Roman Catholic Church for causing widespread confusion on the continent. Annie has sold over 80 million records worldwide, and has even earned the title of the "most successful female British artist in UK music history". The top 100 most influential people in Gay Culture. [85] Lennox also supports the Burma Campaign UK, a non-governmental organisation that addresses the suffering in Burma and promotes democratisation. "[3], In 2003, Lennox released her third solo album, Bare. Lennox's extraordinary image was at odds with her female contemporaries". [89], Lennox's longtime support for LGBT rights have helped garner a significant following within the community. [107], Both of Lennox's parents died of cancer. [60] Ian Wade of BBC Music gave the album a very positive review, saying "this collection could find itself becoming as much a part of the holiday season as arguments with loved ones. The song was recorded to raise money and awareness for the HIV/AIDS organisation Treatment Action Campaign. "[63], On 4 June 2012, Lennox performed, as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert, in front of Buckingham Palace in London and on 12 August she performed "Little Bird" at the 2012 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony. It entered the UK album chart at No. She had previously recorded "Use Well the Days" for the movie, which incorporates a number of quotations from Tolkien in its lyrics. [53], Finishing out her contract with Sony BMG, Lennox released the compilation album The Annie Lennox Collection. Although the Eurythmics never officially disbanded, Lennox made a fairly clear break from Stewart in 1990. "The video accompanying "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", in which Annie Lennox appeared with closely cropped orange hair and wearing a man's business suit, was both striking and surreal. The album won Best British Album at the 1993 Brit Awards. The same year, she performed "Love Song for a Vampire" for Bram Stoker's Dracula. She sang the song "Angels from the Realms of Glory" from the album for the TNT special Christmas in Washington. [102] The couple have two daughters, Lola and Tali. Her first marriage, from 1984 to 1985, was to German Hare Krishna devotee Radha Raman. A 1000 Beautiful Things. A video was also produced. On 4 June 2012 she performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace. Lennox had previously showcased the song on the American Idol Gives Back TV show in April 2010. [3] In 2004, she received both the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Into the West", written for the soundtrack to the feature film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. 's "Everybody Hurts" with Alicia Keys and Lennox's Oscar-winning "Into the West" from the third Lord of the Rings film. [54] The compilation was eventually released in the US on 17 February 2009, and in the UK and Europe on 9 March 2009. She then appeared with David Bowie and the surviving members of Queen at 1992's Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at London's Wembley Stadium, performing "Under Pressure".[26]. Lennox wore similar T-shirts at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert at Madison Square Garden on 30 October 2009,[82] during her appearance on The Graham Norton Show on 30 November 2009 (where she performed the new song "Full Steam", a duet with singer David Gray), during a recorded performance for American Idol during a 21 April 2010 fundraiser, entitled Idol Gives Back, and during a performance on the live Comic Relief show on 18 March 2011. Annie Lennox Artistfacts After hearing Nelson Mandela describe the HIV pandemic in Africa as a "genocide," Lennox took up the cause, forming the SING organization to raise money and awareness. In 2006, the academy made her an honorary Fellow. The Smooth Sanctuary at 7 with Gary Vincent [3] In October 2006, Lennox spoke at the British House of Commons about the need for children in the UK to help their counterparts in Africa. New Album 'Nostalgia' coming Oct 2014 [44] The album was released with a DVD which included interviews and acoustic versions of songs by Lennox. [103], While fundraising, Lennox met Dr Mitch Besser and his wife who had started an AIDS nonprofit in Africa. [104][105][106], In September 2012, Lennox featured in Series 9 of the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are?, in which she discovered that her great-great-grandmother Jessie Fraser worked at the Broadford Flax Mill in Aberdeen. Billboard Hot 100, 6 in Australia, and was a top 40 hit in the UK. We have 8 albums and 97 song lyrics in our database. Listen to music you'll love! [83] Elton John said of her award; "It is so well deserved and not only for your extraordinary contribution to music and songwriting but also for your outstanding and tireless work as an HIV and AIDS activist and supporter of women's rights," while Adele stated; "Annie Lennox has been a constant part of my life. [75], After being forced to pull out of performing at Live Aid held at Wembley Stadium in 1985 due to a serious throat infection, Lennox appeared at Live 8 held in Hyde Park, London in 2005. "The whole song was about that undecided thing, like here comes depression, or here comes that downward spiral," he told Songfacts. On 28 January 2015, Lennox performed a live concert at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles entitled An Evening of Nostalgia with Annie Lennox. You are in RIGHT PLACE. Another song on the album, "Sing", is a collaboration between Lennox and 23 prominent female artists: Anastacia, Isobel Campbell, Dido, Céline Dion, Melissa Etheridge, Fergie, Beth Gibbons, Faith Hill, Angelique Kidjo, Beverley Knight, Gladys Knight, k.d. However, David Stewart thought the lyrics were too depressing, and added the 'hold your head up, moving on' line to make it more uplifting. It won the 1992 Ivor Novello Award for 'Best Song Musically and Lyrically'. Annie Lennox is one of Scotland's greatest pop exports, both as a solo artist and as part of Eurythmics with Dave Stewart. Songs of Mass Destructi …. [77] Lennox's 2007 song "Sing" was born out of her involvement with Nelson Mandela's 46664 campaign and Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), both of which are human rights groups which seek education and health care for those affected by HIV. The album begins gently, with "Dark Road." [78], On 11 December 2007, she performed in the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway together with a variety of artists, which was broadcast to over 100 countries. This resulted in the album Peace. [73] Concerned by Tibet freedom,[74] she supported Amnesty International campaigns for the release of Tibetan prisoners Palden Gyatso and Ngawang Choephel. We've picked 15 of her greatest songs that makes a perfect Annie Lennox beginners' guide: This track sees Annie Lennox confronting a cheating lover, before she leaves him for good. When Annie and David Stewart went to Los Angeles to record the song, they weren't sure if or when Stevie would show up, as he had his own schedule. Why (Annie Lennox song) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia " Why " is the first solo single by the Scottish singer Annie Lennox, released in 1992. Though it was produced by Dave Stewart, it was credited to Lennox and Green. Early in Eurythmics' career, Lennox was known for her androgyny,[19][20] wearing suits and once impersonating Elvis Presley. Annie Lennox. In mid-2004, Lennox embarked on an extensive North American tour with Sting. I Put a Spell on You 4. She also played and sang with a few bands, such as Windsong, during the period of her course. ", "Would I Lie to You?" It consisted solely of cover songs, all originally recorded by male artists including Bob Marley, The Clash, and Neil Young. Annie later performed this song during the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London in 2012, and it was also used in the movie Striptease starring Demi Moore. [68] Upon release, the album entered the UK and US Top 10, and reached number one on the US Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart. [31] The B-side of her single "Precious" was a self-penned song called "Step by Step", which was later a hit for Whitney Houston for the soundtrack of the film The Preacher's Wife. Memphis in June 2. The following is a A-Z list of all songs by Annie Lennox: 1,000 Beautiful Things. [7] In 2012, she was rated No. Lennox embarked on a solo career in 1992 with her debut album, Diva, which produced several hit singles including "Why" and "Walking on Broken Glass". 2008 – OUT magazine honoured Lennox for her work in the HIV and AIDS field. Two years later, Lennox reported to the Academy: "I have had to work as a waitress, barmaid, and shop assistant to keep me when not in musical work." Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by Annie Lennox on iHeartRadio. [76] In 2006, in response to her humanitarian work, Lennox became patron of the Master's Course in Humanitarian and Development Practice for Oxford Brookes University. Those expecting Annie Lennox to come out full-guns-blazing for her solo debut, Diva, with the high energy electro-Europop-meets-American- R&B of her Eurythmics work may have to wind their pacemakers down a notch. The record was promoted with a concert on the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior II, where they played a mixture of old and new songs. Included on the track listing are songs from her four solo albums, one from the Bram Stoker's Dracula soundtrack, and two new songs. [100], Lennox has been married three times. It peaked at No. The show aired on PBS in the US in April 2015, and was released on DVD and Blu-ray internationally in May 2015. And capturing that in kind of oblique statements and sentiments.". Her maternal grandmother, Dora Paton, was a dairy maid at the Balmoral Royal Estate and her maternal grandfather, William Ferguson, was a gamekeeper also at Balmoral. Nostalgia. This collection, which spanned her entire career, along with music videos and interviews, became The House of Annie Lennox at the institution from 15 September 2011 to 26 February 2012. To date, she has released six solo studio albums and a compilation album, The Annie Lennox Collection (2009). I Cover the Waterfront 6. [3][52] In December 2007, Lennox established The SING Campaign, an organisation dedicated to raising funds and awareness for women and children affected by HIV and AIDS. There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Secretary of State for International Development, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, International Viewer's Choice - MTV Europe, "Sweet Dreams: remembering the music video that broke the mould for female pop stars", "Annie Lennox: don't mess with the missionary woman", "Annie Lennox delivers 'Nostalgia,' her American songbook, on PBS", "Grammys 2015: Hozier & Annie Lennox Mashup 'Take Me to Church/I Put a Spell on You, "Sweet Dreams for SNP as Annie backs independence", "Fellows – The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors", "Annie Lennox named university chancellor", "From George and Lennox to Gaga and Lambert: Androgyny, Creativity, and Pop Culture", "Under Pressure – The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert", "Amazon.com: Annie Lennox – Live in Central Park: Annie Lennox", "Annie Lennox behind the Spice Girls' success, says Simon Fuller", "The Official Charts Company – Eurythmics – I Saved The World Today", "238. She is very, very able, however." [29][30] "Little Bird" also formed a double A-side with "Love Song for a Vampire", a soundtrack cut for Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 movie Bram Stoker's Dracula.
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