My parents were watching the Grammys that night and the Eurythmics were completely unknown here then. Mom said 'he' was very good-looking and taped the song! lol The next morning the Today show was showing Grammy highlights and Dad took infinite delight in learning that Mom's inamorata was named 'Annie'!! LOL So for years whenever Lennox was on tv he would call,"Hey Bo, your boyfriend is on." And Mom would say wistfully,"She should've been born a boy." This ^ ^ ^ is fantastic.

@lazybelphegore6748

3 жыл бұрын

Such a cool story. My parents were freaking out about all the “gender benders” in the 80s. I loved them and dressed as Boy George for my first Halloween party in College. Let’s just say I got a lot of attention. The next day my Dad came to visit me at school and freaked out when my dorm-mate came in and still had his nail polish on from the night before. That boy is now a neurologist and I am still gender bending in my own ways now.

@iveniga38

2 жыл бұрын

Omg i remember that day too and i instsntly fell in love with this "handsome young man" lol! I was too young so i didnt know eurythmics singer was a female so it struck me real hard when i found out my latest crush was a she lol

@narunmi

Жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

I was 11 years old when this aired and I remember just thinking "Huh? What the...?" I think the Grammys are still in shock. In hindsight, there is absolutely no one who can do gender-bending and androgyny quite as well and with style and panache as Annie Lennox, Grace Jones, Tilda Swinton and David Bowie. This is true art.

@BolitaDeKetica

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, grace jones don’t fit that mold. First three and that’s it

@melsmithmel

2 жыл бұрын

Put Prince in that category as well.

@blushbaby5278

Жыл бұрын

@@BolitaDeKetica Grace was the best! Better believe it

@BolitaDeKetica

Жыл бұрын

@@blushbaby5278 Gender bending?! Nah! She displayed raw sexuality, but like other three? Unlikely.

@BolitaDeKetica

Жыл бұрын

@@melsmithmel I don’t recall Prince with a dress or lingerie. However, he could pull some fabrics, tho…

I remember watching that performance LIVE in 1984. Let me tell you, middle America in that year could NOT handle it. I thought it was truly brilliant. Thanks for posting it. I lost the VHS of it along the way.

@econecoff1725

11 ай бұрын

Why the fudge do evangelicals think gender-bending radiates scary waves that turn all their kids into gay and frilly commies? Okay, the Bible says it's a sin, but so is adultery and p$ssy grabbing, yet they ignore that. Who sets their flip-out rankings for them?

@sandrafaith

5 ай бұрын

Same! (Damn, just noticed this comment is 15 years old, just slightly older than I was when I first saw this performance, lol)

@dattamusic3498

4 ай бұрын

The music is great..superb... If they couldn't handle that, I agree... But seeing drag and "bending genders" is not anything that should be handled... Should be ignored and forgot.... But I see, to some people, y'all act like it's unique and Earth shifting if a man is dressing and acting like a woman and visa versa.... Shit ain't new and fresh and crossing lines.... It's just lame and conscrewed at this point

@119Agent

3 ай бұрын

Between Annie and Boy George people lost their shit with the androgynous looks. Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando had the right idea.

@unofficialmajima617

2 ай бұрын

​@@dattamusic3498boo-hoo lol

This performance is so adorable!!! Only Annie had the balls to do something like this in the 80´s!

@alexfernandohuenten1374

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@starramus

Жыл бұрын

@@alexfernandohuenten1374 possibly balls are an illusion,

@econecoff1725

11 ай бұрын

And conservatives predictably flipped their Elvis wigs. Still do.

I ABSOLUTELY REMEMBER seeing this live (on TV)! I was watching the Grammys with my Mom (still with us, thankfully) and right at the beginning I think, The Eurythmics were introduced, and I said to my Mom, "The lead singer, Annie Lennox is quite striking - short spiky red hair, but very pretty and a GREAT singer. I wonder if she'll wear a wig?" Suddenly, I see what looks like Elvis in Johnny Cash's clothes, and I said "Omigod! She looks like Elvis!" And my Mom said, "That's a WOMAN?" (Yup. Quite)

@nothingtoseehere66

Жыл бұрын

awesome

@OzanBurada

Жыл бұрын

She is the reason a lot of us being Bi.

@CosmicCatto

9 ай бұрын

@@OzanBurada can confirm #bisexualsforannielennox

I remember this. It was so cool. Back when the Grammy's were worth watching.

@leilasalera603

Жыл бұрын

I miss being able to watch the Grammys. Being able to watch really great performances. It's not just flashy or controversial. I remember watching this as a kid, and I was absolutely amazed. Their performance was imprcable! Oh, well. I guess it is for the better that the award shows are now only available on streaming. These days, they are not as great as before. I totally agree with you. Back then, the Grammys, etc, were still worth watching.

@TMWNN

21 күн бұрын

The whole music started dying after 1980s. Now it is all about showing skin and using f words and behaving like a gangester

@harleygal420

21 күн бұрын

@@TMWNN Scary, isn't it? Most of today's artists are trash, producing crap that isn't even music.

Still blows me away how awesome this is even 35 years later.

Yes, perhaps the best Grammy performance ever?

She kills me with that grin! Hot.

That smile ...

@danahawkeye

3 ай бұрын

I know this late but ... that smile reminds me of early Clint Eastwood Spaghettis Westerns, especially when Annie looks to the right and smiles.

I distinctively remember watching this live on television in 1984. I remember being confused because I knew who Annie Lennox was and I had no idea this was her. I had just learned about Elvis Presley 2 years before and thought this was either him or an impersonator. When my dad told me this was Annie Lennox I was REALLY confused.

@ibosquez5238

6 жыл бұрын

She's good!

@cfar005

4 жыл бұрын

She looks like Adam Ant.

@lucreciadarko

3 жыл бұрын

I saw it on tv with my parents ... and i was shocked and sooooo in love.... she is amazing...

@bonirabit4302

3 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this also! I was already becoming obsessed with the eurythmics

One of the greatest live performances on that boring show. Of course Annie sings live... She is great!

@eljanrimsa5843

Жыл бұрын

and she sounds like Elvis trying to sound like Annie

Annie Lennox singing Sweet Dreams dressed as Elvis. PRICELESS

@BolitaDeKetica

3 жыл бұрын

*Pelvis

@tgb389

4 ай бұрын

Earl the Rocker.

THE BEST GRAMMY SHOW OPENER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love this so much. She reminds me of a female Bowie.

@belindahutchings9420

9 жыл бұрын

I always swore she and Bowie were the same person, till she did Under Pressure on stage with him!

Love Lady Ga Ga, but what in the world was she thinking trying to copy Annie Lennox...I tell you, The 80's were awesome..saw this on TV and i was blown away back then as a 14 year-old kid

@phoenixfire83

4 жыл бұрын

blue star Yes it isn’t original, however Gaga’s attire and wig was cut almost entirely from this performance.

@bonirabit4302

3 жыл бұрын

Annie did it first Gaga has stolen from everybody

@maryam120509

3 жыл бұрын

@@phoenixfire83 a

@wowo1005

3 жыл бұрын

She was a big fan of queen

@darkknight6638

2 жыл бұрын

@@wowo1005 Most Annie she is David Bowie'S biggest big fans too !

She is really a handsome woman

もう本当に　当時　この映像を見て　衝撃が走ったのを　今でも覚えてる。 また見れるなんて　良い時代になった〜幸せ〜❤❤

she looked this way because she chose to ... that's just Annie and the way she does her thing ... brilliant!

I remember seeing this when it was on TV and never forgot her riveting performance! I thought it was just genius for her to do this and the way she moves is totally mesmerizing! She totally rocks in this!

My mom had this performance in a dvd, I loved the song and played it quite often. I couldn't believe when she told me it was a actually a woman and showed more of her songs lmao, my first ever celebrity crush was annie as a guy 😂❤

I *gulp* am old enough to remember watching this live as a young teen. Everyone was like "Wha-- Why-- Whoa." Annie Lennox rocked and she didn't stand out for publicity; she just loved having fun. And she's still knocking us down with music.

@larevanchajorgefernandez9225

5 жыл бұрын

jajaja me too, watching this with my Mom, it was like, is she Her? Or Not? Super Funny, but the both of us were amazed by this performance, also listening now i think she is forcing her voice to sound more manly, and she's having so much fun here!! Peace

Thumbs up for the electric violin/guitar! It was amazing to see John Denver at the end. He is my favorite.

I like his or her hair, awesome, also the outfit. 😊❤

@ibosquez5238

Жыл бұрын

Her, Annie is a woman. She let's people know that.

Oh my god this is the sexiest thing I've ever seen.

This is the peak of pop entertainment. No one can touch her charisma, still.

@ibosquez5238

3 жыл бұрын

Annie Lennox is still a strong woman. 😎

Whoa! This performance is so amazing! I mean, Annie looks here more masculine than many men! It´s really funny that this shocked America back then.

they are cutting edge, always have been

The famous Elvis performance! This is so cool, thanks for posting it!!! Annie's the greatest.

Absolutely brilliant. I can only imagine middle America choking on their crisps and spewing their beer while watching this.

Que camaleónica es Annie Lennox, superrrrrrr presentación, su voz es impresionanteeeee, adoro sus canciones

ah the 80's, back when pop music was good

I think the audience was in shock. I was.

I had 14 and I remember that the presenter said that Annie could not arrive and that in his replacement the subject would sing the brother. I believe it for years

People have a weird perception of the 80’s like it was the 50’s. You do realize Boy George was dressing like this and was huge a star.

Annie Lennox looks like my old boss, Steve Indig. And that cat is one handsome cat.

She's been an example of how to DO things about LGTB...(and many other causes) instead of just talk, since day one, plus doing it with grace; a truly inspirational being.

What a perfect and stylish performance. After all these years it still baffles me.

I saw this on TV when I was 13 in 1984. I said, "Oh my GOD! I thought SURE she was a woman!" I said, innocently, "See..the sideburns prove it. No woman has that....I think." As of 2007 I am a 23 year collector of Eurythmics.

@kezzaboy233

3 жыл бұрын

You were 36 when you commented this. You're now 49. Time flies.

@OfficialYmaSumac

3 жыл бұрын

@@kezzaboy233 Let's not talk about that. 😆😒

@wowo1005

3 жыл бұрын

@@OfficialYmaSumac Thats so cool that you actually came back here after 13 years. Hardcore fan!

@the_epicringneckparrot

Жыл бұрын

Ha you are now...50! Wow, I'm talking to the ancient one here. Just kidding.

I saw this too. Awesome! She really looks like young Elvis. Great artist.

@bluesboy8237

5 жыл бұрын

Elvis Travolta.

Love it! Annie and Dave had created sounds and instruments unlike anything I've ever seen or heard! I always loved watch Dave play these instruments as Annie's power voice and beautiful, hypnotic eye's and a unique look that they both shared with the world! They didn't care what others thought! They fought and sacrificed so much to create and express their art to the very top of the charts! Truly amazing and talented, strong artist that inspired me in my own art. I'd be drawing, sketching all the time while listening to their albums I had to have! The very albums that I refused to sale or rid myself of! So many precious memories. I miss the 80's 90's! I miss the music, how musicians expressed themselves freely. So many different choices! I'm still waiting the the next garage band to punch a hole in today's music!

I love this smile. 1:50

Ennie, it fits perfectly. You should appear like this from the beginning.

@agaaga-bx8sl

Жыл бұрын

and in the end he is showing the sign of....

@ibosquez5238

Жыл бұрын

Annie

Después de 20 años al fin encuentro este video lo vi cuando era pequeño y no lo volví a ver hasta 20 años después

I remember seeing it live (tape delayed) on TV. Not John Denver but someone made a comment after she sang and I went MY LORD that's her! Amazing, always loved her.

@MikieLAX

7 ай бұрын

It was John Denver remarking: “I could have sworn there was a Redhead in that group at rehearsal!” The Grammy’s released this clip but left out that wonderful response! See the original broadcast

God, the charisma! Still makes me swoon.

Today is the 40th anniversary of the release of this song.

Annie Lennox is a woman, born Christmas Day 1954. This song has a very uplifting quality about it, independent of it's lyrics, great for dancing and has always been one of my all time favorites.

A handsome boy, that singer!

@annette8409

24 күн бұрын

It's women Singer Annie Lennox.

@BCTMarcus

23 күн бұрын

@@annette8409 I know. 😉

I always come back to this video! It is so great!🤣

This shocked America back then. Love It!!! Well done, Annie!

@xenacats

3 жыл бұрын

So true , I remember watching it live when I was in my early 20s. The audience was confused, and so was John Denver. She sang in a lower register as well to complete the look. Later that night Boy George was beamed in via satellite from England to make an acceptance speech. He said " and thank you America for knowing a great drag queen when you see one ! " The Oak Ridge Boys were so upset that they walked out . 😆

I love the spectacular backing singers' outfits.

U can barely tell that's Annie Lennox. ELVIS! I KNEW HE WAS STILL ALIVE! This song is so amazing, like it's definatley an 80s song, but it's still popular 20 years later!

@nothingtoseehere66

Жыл бұрын

and still popular now, almost 40 years later ❤️

Everything Annie Lennox did was an art performance. All of them are stunning and fun.

Brilliant!! I love this performance. And the voice is amazing.

I love this performance the first time I saw it. American audiences didn't know what to make of Annie Lennox. Probably thought it was kd lang

Annie Lennox is not only a fantastic singer but a visually striking icon as well. How many entertainers could leave an impression on you 25 years later? So many times it's either a person with lots of talent but no image or tons of show but lacking in talent. She's got it all!!

The electric violin is beastly.

annie lenno dressed up as elvis singing sweet dreams, this isnt gold, this is straight up diamond.

...this was ALSO from the same Grammy show, when Boy George (& Culture Club) won One, and he said, "...Thanks America, for knowing a good Drag Queen when you see One..." ..Oh, those Two were ON one, that Year! ...ha-HAAA!!

proof that creative arts isn't goldman sachs, for as long as i can remember

I remember watching that night and It was fab, the performers of today need to look back and learn from the real movers and shakers.

I remember seeing this live

Only Annie and only Annie can do and will do this!!! no wonder she is at the TOP!

love this woman

@nate716

6 жыл бұрын

Talia Georgia yes women

Timeless Relevance

FANTASTIC !

Thanks Annie for making my coming out to myself so much easier!!

Wonderful... I keep coming back to this particular video over the years

@ibosquez5238

6 жыл бұрын

Same

One of the famous and classic pop songs ever.

Many looks over the years...wonderful.

THANK GOODNESS I FOUND YOU!! I remember watching this on Tv and I thought, I loved her drag outfit, GENIUS! I’ve been a big Eurythmics fan so I knew Annie would do different looks like this and it’s so cool.. but the world could not handle it haha! Eurythmics Forever!

Ya know, I've always felt that Annie Lennox was very androgynous while I was growing up but as I got older, I realized I always had an endearing attraction to her. Look at those eyes. No matter how she looked, image, etc, I was always programmed to see right through it to the pure sex appeal. Not to mention her stage presence and vocal prowess is uncanny. Even through the hoarseness of her voice here, I dont care. She is just pure elegance.

最高にカッコイイ！！！ 大好き

Indeed! Amazing performance

can´t stop watching.... love it

I still remember vividly, it was my 85th birthday when it aired, how time flyssss

Eurythmics. Amazing then. Extraordinary now.

When I saw this performance, I thought it was a male singer and was smitten. You can imagine my shock when I found out it was Annie Lennox. I had missed the introduction or never heard of her or the Eurythmics then.

i love this!

never gets old.

This is Amazing!

Probably my all time favorite song.

My gosh I remember seeing this performance for the first time and I was mesmerized and froze as I was enchanted by this legendary British duo...it was almost like I was in a trance, an out of body experience and it was sublime ❤

That song is amazing

まさかまたこれを見れるとは思いませんでした！

Amazing !

lo mejor de mi epoca ,nada de ahora se compara con esos tiempos

Bravisimo..lo mejor

You said it! I remember watching this when I was a teenager :)

Excelente canción y gran intérprete en vivo..

カッコいい。。。😍

EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!

so disturbing and beautifull at the same time.... annie lennox

I can still remember people talking about this the next day in school, about how outrageous it was that she appeared dressed as a man. I also remember John Denver saying after their performance "I could have sworn today at rehearsal there was a redhead in that group!"

wonderful👏👏👏👏

Love it

Sensacional ❤️

favoloso!wow!

Buenisimo..!!!