Eurythmics
British · 1980s–1990s
British pop duo consisting of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, part of the New Romantic movement, best known for 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).'
Connection to Taylor Swift
Uncle Jerry connects the word 'dream' in New Romantics to the Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams,' identifying the Eurythmics as part of the New Romantic movement Taylor is referencing.
Notable Works
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), Here Comes the Rain Again
Appears in the Archive
Context within the Archive
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Eurythmics song)
“Uh-huh, sweet dream was over”
Uncle Jerry briefly catches the echo of the Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' in Taylor's 'sweet dream was over' line, saying 'Sweet Dream was made of this. No, that's not it. No, that's the Eurythmics.' He acknowledges the sonic echo but notes it is not the same reference Taylor is making, her 'sweet dream' refers to the dream of peace or a perfect union.
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Eurythmics song)
“But every night with us is like a dream”
Uncle Jerry connects the word 'dream' in the lyric to the Eurythmics song 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),' noting the Eurythmics were part of the New Romantic movement. He sings a snippet of the Eurythmics song when discussing this line.