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9780451477682 English 0451477685 A no-holds-barred look into the remarkable life and career of the prolific musician, songwriter, and producer behind Eurythmics and dozens of pop hits. Dave Stewart's life has been a wild ridei one filled with music, constant reinvention, and the never-ending drive to create. Growing up in industrial northern England, he left home for the gritty London streets of the seventies, where he began collaborating and performing with various musicians, including a young waitress named Annie Lennox. The chemistry between Stewart and Lennox was undeniable, and an intense romance developed. While their passion proved too much offstage, they thrived musically and developed their own sound. They called themselves Eurythmics and launched into global stardom with the massively popular album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) . For the first time, Stewart shares the incredible, high-octane stories of his life in musici the drug-fueled adventures, the A-list collaborations and relationships, and the creative process that brought us blockbusters from Eurythmics like ' Here Comes the Rain Again' and 'Would I Lie to You' as well as Tom Petty's 'Don't Come Around Here No More,' No Doubt's 'Underneath It All,' Golden Globe winner 'Old Habits Die Hard' with Mick Jagger, and many more. From great friendships and creative partnerships including the group SuperHeavy along with Jagger, Joss Stone, Damian Marley, and A. R. Rahman, to inspired performances and intimate moments in the studio, Stewart highlights the musicians he admires and calls friends, from Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr to Bono, Bon Jovi, and Katy Perry. With a behind-the-scenes look at Stewart's innovative endeavors that keep him on the cutting-edge of the music business, Sweet Dreams Are Made of This is a one-of-a-kind portrait of the creative heart of one of its most gifted and enterprising contributors, Dave Stewart's life has been a wild ride - one filled with music, constant reinvention, and the never-ending drive to create. Growing up in industrial northern England, he left home for the gritty London streets of the seventies, where he began collaborating and performing with various musicians, including a young waitress named Annie Lennox. The chemistry between Stewart and Lennox was undeniable, and an intense romance developed. While their passion proved too much offstage, they thrived musically and developed their own sound. They called themselves Eurythmics and launched into global stardom with the massively popular album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) . For the first time, Stewart shares the incredible, high-octane stories of his life in music - the drug-fueled adventures, the A-list collaborations and relationships, and the creative process that brought us blockbusters from Eurythmics like ' Here Comes the Rain Again' and 'Would I Lie to You' as well as Tom Petty's 'Don't Come Around Here No More,' No Doubt's 'Underneath It All,' Golden Globe winner 'Old Habits Die Hard' with Mick Jagger, and many more. From great friendships and creative partnerships including the group SuperHeavy along with Jagger, Joss Stone, Damian Marley, and A. R. Rahman, to inspired performances and intimate moments in the studio - Stewart highlights the musicians he admires and calls friends, from Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr to Bono, Bon Jovi, and Katy Perry. With a behind-the-scenes look at Stewart's innovative endeavors that keep him on the cutting-edge of the music business, Sweet Dreams Are Made of This is a one-of-a-kind portrait of the creative heart of one of its most gifted and enterprising contributors. 'He's the Musician's Musician.' Rolling Stone 'Dave is a dreamer and a fearless innovator, a visionary of high order, and an explosive musician who innately recognizes the genius in other people and puts it into play without being manipulative.' Bob Dylan 'Jack of All Trades Master of All of Them.' The Sunday Times (UK) 'A terrific songwriter, guitarist, and producer.' USA Today 'Dave and I are indelibly woven into each other's history. Like the three musketeers rolled into two, we were compadres on a great big roller coaster ride of creative adventure. There is no fiction stranger than truth. I know because I lived through it. Miraculously we both survived!' Annie Lennox 'In 2010, I spent an entire year with Dave making a record called In Your Dreams at my house in Los Angeles. It was the 'best year of my life.' But now, I really see what it meant to me; it meant everything. He allowed me to be my most creative self. He is my hero. The memories of those days still take my breath away. Thanks Dave. It was real . . . beautiful.' Stevie Nicks, Eurythmics co-founder and acclaimed songwriter, producer, and musician Dave Stewart talks about Annie Lennox, collaborating with stars from Mick Jagger to Katy Perry, life, love, and thirty years in the music industry. Nothing can transport you back to the 1980s as vividly as a Eurythmics song--but unlike so many recordings of that era, the work of Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox still holds up today, with its stunning musicianship and the seductive hooks that made hits like "Who's That Girl," "Missionary Man," and "Would I Lie to You" so infectious. Perhaps most of all, the massively popular "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," launched Stewart and his longtime collaborator and former flame into iconic status. But Stewart didn't stop after Eurythmics split--in addition to releasing nine solo albums, he's worked behind the scenes writing and producing songs with everyone from Bono to Bon Jovi and Mick Jagger to Stevie Nicks and Katy Perry. For the first time in this entertaining and compelling memoir, Stewart writes candidly about his personal and professional relationship with Lennox, and reveals never-before-told stories from three extraordinary decades in the music business--the drugs and the parties, the A-list collaborations and relationships, and the creative process that brought us blockbusters like Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More," Celine Dion's "Taking Chances," and many more. Sweet Dreams Are Made of This is a rollicking and revealing account of a life in music, brimming with stories of the triumphs, disappointments, and dreams fulfilled, and shedding new light on how great music gets made.
9780451477682 English 0451477685 A no-holds-barred look into the remarkable life and career of the prolific musician, songwriter, and producer behind Eurythmics and dozens of pop hits. Dave Stewart's life has been a wild ridei one filled with music, constant reinvention, and the never-ending drive to create. Growing up in industrial northern England, he left home for the gritty London streets of the seventies, where he began collaborating and performing with various musicians, including a young waitress named Annie Lennox. The chemistry between Stewart and Lennox was undeniable, and an intense romance developed. While their passion proved too much offstage, they thrived musically and developed their own sound. They called themselves Eurythmics and launched into global stardom with the massively popular album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) . For the first time, Stewart shares the incredible, high-octane stories of his life in musici the drug-fueled adventures, the A-list collaborations and relationships, and the creative process that brought us blockbusters from Eurythmics like ' Here Comes the Rain Again' and 'Would I Lie to You' as well as Tom Petty's 'Don't Come Around Here No More,' No Doubt's 'Underneath It All,' Golden Globe winner 'Old Habits Die Hard' with Mick Jagger, and many more. From great friendships and creative partnerships including the group SuperHeavy along with Jagger, Joss Stone, Damian Marley, and A. R. Rahman, to inspired performances and intimate moments in the studio, Stewart highlights the musicians he admires and calls friends, from Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr to Bono, Bon Jovi, and Katy Perry. With a behind-the-scenes look at Stewart's innovative endeavors that keep him on the cutting-edge of the music business, Sweet Dreams Are Made of This is a one-of-a-kind portrait of the creative heart of one of its most gifted and enterprising contributors, Dave Stewart's life has been a wild ride - one filled with music, constant reinvention, and the never-ending drive to create. Growing up in industrial northern England, he left home for the gritty London streets of the seventies, where he began collaborating and performing with various musicians, including a young waitress named Annie Lennox. The chemistry between Stewart and Lennox was undeniable, and an intense romance developed. While their passion proved too much offstage, they thrived musically and developed their own sound. They called themselves Eurythmics and launched into global stardom with the massively popular album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) . For the first time, Stewart shares the incredible, high-octane stories of his life in music - the drug-fueled adventures, the A-list collaborations and relationships, and the creative process that brought us blockbusters from Eurythmics like ' Here Comes the Rain Again' and 'Would I Lie to You' as well as Tom Petty's 'Don't Come Around Here No More,' No Doubt's 'Underneath It All,' Golden Globe winner 'Old Habits Die Hard' with Mick Jagger, and many more. From great friendships and creative partnerships including the group SuperHeavy along with Jagger, Joss Stone, Damian Marley, and A. R. Rahman, to inspired performances and intimate moments in the studio - Stewart highlights the musicians he admires and calls friends, from Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr to Bono, Bon Jovi, and Katy Perry. With a behind-the-scenes look at Stewart's innovative endeavors that keep him on the cutting-edge of the music business, Sweet Dreams Are Made of This is a one-of-a-kind portrait of the creative heart of one of its most gifted and enterprising contributors. 'He's the Musician's Musician.' Rolling Stone 'Dave is a dreamer and a fearless innovator, a visionary of high order, and an explosive musician who innately recognizes the genius in other people and puts it into play without being manipulative.' Bob Dylan 'Jack of All Trades Master of All of Them.' The Sunday Times (UK) 'A terrific songwriter, guitarist, and producer.' USA Today 'Dave and I are indelibly woven into each other's history. Like the three musketeers rolled into two, we were compadres on a great big roller coaster ride of creative adventure. There is no fiction stranger than truth. I know because I lived through it. Miraculously we both survived!' Annie Lennox 'In 2010, I spent an entire year with Dave making a record called In Your Dreams at my house in Los Angeles. It was the 'best year of my life.' But now, I really see what it meant to me; it meant everything. He allowed me to be my most creative self. He is my hero. The memories of those days still take my breath away. Thanks Dave. It was real . . . beautiful.' Stevie Nicks, Eurythmics co-founder and acclaimed songwriter, producer, and musician Dave Stewart talks about Annie Lennox, collaborating with stars from Mick Jagger to Katy Perry, life, love, and thirty years in the music industry. Nothing can transport you back to the 1980s as vividly as a Eurythmics song--but unlike so many recordings of that era, the work of Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox still holds up today, with its stunning musicianship and the seductive hooks that made hits like "Who's That Girl," "Missionary Man," and "Would I Lie to You" so infectious. Perhaps most of all, the massively popular "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," launched Stewart and his longtime collaborator and former flame into iconic status. But Stewart didn't stop after Eurythmics split--in addition to releasing nine solo albums, he's worked behind the scenes writing and producing songs with everyone from Bono to Bon Jovi and Mick Jagger to Stevie Nicks and Katy Perry. For the first time in this entertaining and compelling memoir, Stewart writes candidly about his personal and professional relationship with Lennox, and reveals never-before-told stories from three extraordinary decades in the music business--the drugs and the parties, the A-list collaborations and relationships, and the creative process that brought us blockbusters like Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More," Celine Dion's "Taking Chances," and many more. Sweet Dreams Are Made of This is a rollicking and revealing account of a life in music, brimming with stories of the triumphs, disappointments, and dreams fulfilled, and shedding new light on how great music gets made.