Annie Lennox - Why (REACTION) First Time Hearing It

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[@joelscottarnold3262]

This ballad somehow soothes and burns all at the same time. Lennox is nothing short of brilliant. One of the best voices in rock music IMO.

[@kurtl3011]

Annie peeling back the layers of her own onion. Spectacularly brave and beautiful song.

[@joanbecenti8938]

Annie Lennox's 'Diva' album captured a moment in time. This album is a masterpiece.

[@jpmnewyork]

"Why can't you see this boat is sinking?" One of the most heartbreaking lines ever.

[@JD_Cool]

"These are the contents of my head." One of the most beautifully simple lyrics I've ever heard.

[@georgiaharrison5270]

Probably my favorite Annie Lennox song. 💙

[@anthonyblakely399]

One of top 10 best song ever written list is "Why." Annie is one of my all-time favorite artist. This song is intense about the complexities of her relationship to Stewart and it talks about the difficult elements in relationships. The wisdom is to know what needs to be said and what doesn't. The wisdom is also to know when you outgrown a situation or person and moving on.

[@robertgieseler1220]

Beautifully said.

[@ingvarjensen1088]

​​@@robertgieseler1220That's why I avoid relationships. Sometimes I think "would be nice if someone would be here" in the evening, but never in the morning. And I don't want to go through those situations so many songs find their topics in.

[@suemoore6445]

This was on her first solo I bought and it was after she and her husband Jon Stewart, her partner in the Eurythmics divorced, so I assumed it was about that. This is a favorite song of mine! She’s incredible!

[@ingvarjensen1088]

@@suemoore6445 Her Eurythmics partner's name is David, not Jon. And they were never married. In fact, they were apart even when Eurythmics began in 1981. They only were a couple in The Tourists, her band prior to Eurythmics.

[@suemoore6445]

@ I realized that after I posted it but couldn’t remember which reacted it was. My bad…

[@bburgjaco]

Find any live version of this song and be prepared to blown away.

[@chrisv.h.2307]

I love this song, and Annie Lennox in general. This is a raw and poignant ballad and her first release after going solo. I interpret it as her grappling with the end of a relationship that had defined her life up to that point. You can hear the fear, hope, and uncertainty about the future alongside her questioning what went so wrong in the past, the pressure placed on her by herself and others, and finally this acceptance that her life will go on regardless of whether or not others understand her decisions. It's a lament that offers compassion alongside defiance, acceptance alongside uncertainty.

[@aldodanielbustamantegarcia2534]

I love Annie Lennox, I recommend the video walking on broken glass

[@davidbell8734]

Annie exploring life love and career and turning it into a beautiful song. What a great singer and writer of songs she is.

[@karinanderson9722]

Annie is amazing. Queen!

[@stephanieharding9764]

Fantastic talent and a lovely lady. ❤❤

[@bazkeen]

Absolutely love this song 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@SaeedReacts.]

Me too! So good!

[@steveullrich7737]

Her voice is so evocative and expressive. Great reaction!

[@albertjanik8532]

The Diva album is a MASTERPIECE! ❤

[@zivo24]

I’ve been a fan of Annie since I first heard ‘Sweet Dreams’ in 1983. She’s a TRUE artist. I’ve always interpreted this video as her showing that she has to put is a costume and pretend to be someone she is not (a persona) to sell her artistry. In the scenes wheee she is actively posing for the photographer, her movements feel forced and awkward. But when she isn’t posing…when she’s being her resolute self - she is truly beautiful. Knowing how intelligent and introspective she is I absolutely believe this was all intentional.

[@MaddyN999]

Amazing voice! Love Annie ❤

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Annie Lennox was with guitarist & producer Dave Stewart in the 80's with songs like 'There must be an angel', in the 90's she went solo in 1992 & also did well. It was Dave Stewart who met her in a bar where she was a waitress. He spoke to her & hey presto she became famous with Dave Stewart. They split up in the early 90's as she decided to go solo & did well. She is a brilliant singer on & off studio work & stage. 'Why' was a song made by her for Dave Stewart & sad at the time to leave the duo. But they still stayed friends.

[@brettmiller7138]

This is such an awesome song. Brings back many memories....absolutely love her. She has a genuine heart!

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

When I'd hear this song on the car radio it would stick with me. It would be a while before I heard it again, so I got tired of waiting and bought it on iTunes.

[@loveloochay]

🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀 so so so great Saeed. This song was born in the era of amazing music videos. Just so happens that song is magical on its own , without a video. I have listened to this song so many times. I think I go to it when I actually want to feel goosebumps.. that is just the song. Then there is the video .. when Annie looks right at me ... Goosebumps ... Every time. She has a magical voice and beauty. Quite a combo .. So glad you found this video !! I truly hope you react to Annie Lennox & David Bowie singing "Under Pressure" at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert in 1991. 🩵🩵🎼🩵🩵

[@rickwelch8464]

The female David Bowie. She is incredible every time.

[@karinanderson9722]

I had never thought of that but yes!!

[@robertgieseler1220]

@@karinanderson9722 Just wanted to comment, but you literally took the word out of my mouth as I wanted to write down exactly the same. Doesn't matter. What matters is that it has been said.😊 Merry Christmas

[@johnthegreek5836]

Annie Lennox has a tremendous voice, very talented

[@kmach1000]

My favorite! She's amazing ❤❤

[@masters1313]

Annie Lennox is one true vocal artist & genius (along with duo Dave Stewart of the 'Eurythmics'). Thank You, Saeed!

[@bernardk5189]

She's got such a beautiful voice. Great song. Want one to move to, try Little Bird, great song.

[@joey1127]

Good Lord, I was a Freshman in High School when this song came out. It was on the album Diva. Played this Cassette Tape inside out.

[@brucedillinger9448]

Masterful songwriting! Love Annie.

[@more5600]

A perfect song.

[@Russ_Keith]

I watched an interview somewhere and she said that the video is a visual representation of the mental process she undergoes as she changes from herself backstage to "The Diva" onstage. I can see that.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for sharing that! Awesome!

[@condovo]

This song makes me cry.

[@robertgieseler1220]

I my feeling and opinion, the best piece she ever wrote, composed, enacted etc. This hasn't changed for me a tiny bit through the decades (Gasp...!😯) since it was released. A breathtaking masterpiece of art and honesty. Oh, if I'm not mistaken, Annie turned 71 yesterday. Merry Christmas 🎄🎆🎀from Germany

[@SaeedReacts.]

Truly a great song. Oh, so her birthday is on Christmas 😃. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas from Belgium!

[@lotusladylotus6159]

Thx for the reaction, this track is always impactful. Hope you had a nice Christmas.

[@radosawtomaszsum8182]

Annie is one of the best singers out there. The emotional connection she has with her songs is insane! Thank you for your reaction and anoher one for the person who requested this song. I don't know them, but I already know we have some kind of a bond. THANK YOU 🫶🙏 Merry Christmas everybody! 🎅🎅🎅 P.S. It's a shame nobody asked for Celine Dion's "O Holy Night" from her Christmas tv special in 1998 😟

[@desishinavar1718]

I am really glad I found your channel. This is a complex piece, and you plunged into the heart of it. You weren't afraid to go deep, and I appreciate that!

[@ellenbakker-w8x]

BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!!! Thanks for this great reaction!

[@WeWatchShortShorts]

I always liked this song... I think it is an underrated song

[@noblshtplz]

"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." John Lennon Enjoy the ride...:)

[@TheoZoffrok]

I really love the melody, which takes its sweet time to unwind; even though it's pretty simple, it's hugely effective, helped of course by her gorgeous singing. I haven't always liked her solo stuff, but this first album is very good throughout. Sometimes the production is so flawless that it can sound rather sterile, but on this song, the synths express real warmth.

[@barryjurgensen9396]

In the United States, "Why" peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Adult Contemporary chart

[@galvinklatt5273]

Annie doesn’t mince words. Bold as love!

[@ginafragata2947]

Amazing Annie Lennox❤

[@ChuckHackney]

Along with Ordinary World by Duran Duran, my two favorite songs from the 90s.....

[@BRIDINC1972]

🤗🤗😍

[@dominiquevanhaecke6995]

Great choice. 👌🏻👍🏻 Here comes the rain again is one of her alltime favourites with Eurythmics

[@anthonydarby3973]

Make sure you check out Annie singing, Whiter Shade of Pale,,you will love it 😊

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@cyrilmauras4247]

A dramatic change from her earlier images like in the music video "Sweet Dreams".

[@lisar6510]

Nice reaction! ❤Try listening to Waiting in Vain by Annie Lennox

[@gypsygirl3255]

Another song in the same vein is Alanis Morissette "Thank You"

[@simonkirwan6548]

Got to react to the miracle of love, live at sydney opera house, I love her have seen her perform this live...please do it i promise you will be blown away

[@mrgeeization]

Goodness, you are beautiful!

[@ninawildr4207]

❤❤❤

[@dshaak1]

Thank you, Saeed and I hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas! ♥ David

[@blemelin]

You MUST watch this live version from 2000. It's just Annie playing the piano and singing this song. It. Is. Everything. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZiQkKFmh56Smqs

[@martinaschutt9171]

Classic.

[@MrSmartAlec]

Great song. Another that I think does not get enough attention is "Into The West" from Lord of the Rings.

[@peaceofiona9198]

This song and video is incredible. Your next choice after this should be Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be Hardest Word.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Will add it to my list!

[@Vedson21]

❤

[@glenn20081965]

Being honest gets you into trouble.

[@Smootman1]

Every song off the Diva album is worthy. Money Can't Buy It kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGiQk51tnsmGpc0si=QdELlftwhQIxQUxt

[@PincheTío]

Do we really need to see your forced influencer facial expresiones as we hear such a great song

[@giuliobizzarri300]

Sarà forse un mio limite ma a me Annie Lennox (come cantante), non è mai piaciuta !! Non si può piacere a tutti … Sorry

[@welle5086]

❤