FIRST TIME Hearing ANNIE LENNOX - "Why" | REACTION & Lyrical ANALYSIS

[@twheeler1980]

As she puts on more female armor she gets more vulnerable. This video is criminally underrated 👏👏👏

[@AlSnoopsReid]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that she is a stunningly beautiful woman, without makeup, and almost without equal when using makeup????

[@mtngrl5859]

Yes, she's a lovely woman without makeup and exquisite with it. She has beautiful bone structure & almost transparent skin.

[@AlSnoopsReid]

@@mtngrl5859 Wow, it has taken a whole year for someone to comment, agreeing with me. Many thanks my friend.😊

[@ТатьянаГригорьевна-ф4щ]

​@mshe was, for sure❤tngrl5859

[@NeroontheGoon]

Annie Lennox, nothing more needs to be said. What a spectacular woman! My uncle, who was a very famous singer, told me Annie Lennox was one of three people in his life he loved, not romantically, but just loved for who she was. Look at the interaction between them during their duet singing “Under Pressure.”

[@GranpaMike]

Oh, I love Annie's vocals. I've been a huge fan of hers since I first heard her back in the early 80s. She's incredible.

[@MikeInMD1961]

Without a doubt, one of the most underrated talents in music. I'll never understand why she's not as hugely popular as she should be. I've been appreciating her for decades.

[@TheKayaklover]

She IS "hugely popular"!!!!

[@MikeInMD1961]

@@TheKayaklover Not nearly as "hugely popular" as she deserves.

[@pacscanadadatabaseservices3711]

@@MikeInMD1961 Check out her record sales. And she is retired.

[@杨谦远]

she was trying to avoid fame and focus on family

[@slimlouis6441]

She’s an icon. She recorded with Aretha. Been in films. Solo. Eurythmics. Widely regarded as one of the top 5 female vocalist in modern music. She never cared to be Madonna or Cher. She’s chill, quite and prefers charity work. She’s sold millions of records.

[@softshallow7435]

Annie Lennox is up there with a unique voice where you know it’s her singing! She’s a unique talent since the 1980’s with band Eurythmics then her solo career.

[@jjjones8609]

I think the song is about the end of her marriage.

[@glyjack]

She was in a band called The Tourists before Eurythmics

[@carladicarlo3255]

My favorite Annie Lennox song. She really is impeccable. One of the best voices of my generation. Go down that hole to hear more, both solo and with The Eurythmics.

[@bgfd1]

Annie Lennox is such a wonderful talent. Great reaction. Try the genius that Is Kate Bush: This Womans Work, Running up that Hill, Wuthering Heights etc.

[@richardhunter7363]

Welcome to the world of Annie Lennox. The smile on your face tells of your reaction - no words needed.

[@janawebb6490]

One of the best female vocalist she is amazing

[@sadie608]

Diva is such a good album.

[@arsenalmanic]

One of her best! An absolute classic! A masterpiece!

[@JohnDeDominicano]

This is my sssshhhhh. I love this song. I was in high school on the afternoon school bus on a rainy day when I discovered this song and it matched the ambience. Before Adele and Amy Winehouse, Annie Lennox and Sade Adu were at the forefront of British music.

[@edwright480]

Annie is a beautiful Scottish woman with an awesome voice.

[@sharonscurti8024]

Always love your reactions ❤️ Beautiful song. Love Annie's unique voice. ""Here comes the rain again "" No more I love you's, Walking on broken glass. Many great songs. I got to see her live when she toured with Sting years ago. Great concert ❤️

[@stephenwallis374]

One of my favorite albums from the 90’s! Annie Lennox is one of the best!

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Such an incredible singer!! Annie Lennox has a superb vocal range. She & Dave Stewart made a group of their own which was amazing. She had already been in a group, but she and Dave were excellent, Annie being the singer/songwriter, and Dave, a fellow musician. Fabulous song!!

[@hermandadams]

all those on here who moaning about Annie being under hyped and under exposed and under appreciated, Annie and Dave Stuart the Eurythmics are international super stars, Annie has sang for US presidents, royalty, done duel live performances with many great artists, like under pressure with queen, was a perfect beautiful Substitute for Freddie mercury with David bowie, done her own conserts and world tours, these people must have missed the 50 last 50 plus years living under a rock or something

[@gregbrogan9061]

Hahaha! That's what I was thinking!

[@louiskoenig9719]

Bien d'accord, cette remarque est valable pour beaucoup d'artistes,les vieux ''fans'' pensent toujours un peu que leur artiste '' fétiche '' n'est connu que d'eux seuls ..😂😢

[@limolnar]

Didn't she just win another Grammy this year?

[@parinthianquattropani9071]

Annie Lennox has such an amazing voice. Lots of people like "Sweet Dreams." My favorite song by her is "Would I Lie to You" used in the 80's film "One Crazy Summer."

[@leela715]

Unique lady and unique voice! She has it all, you might could say! 🙂

[@noreengardner1075]

So much honesty in all of her songs. This one is stellar.

[@stevehulse4005]

You will continue to be suitably impressed as you explore more of Annie Lennox and the Eurythmics.

[@BillGraper]

The ending whisper is so amazing in itself! When this song was on the top 40, I remember waiting for the beautiful climax.

[@Niko12657]

Annie Lennox is always in the back of our consciousness 👍

[@christophersmith2793]

Annie Lennox originally a duo with Dave Stuart called the Eurythmics, then she went Solo an amazing vocalist and songwriter, from Scotland Uk 🇬🇧 Annie Lennox one of my favourite female vocalists, such a talented rich vocalist, great reaction thanks 🙏

[@irishfergal]

If you talk to Florence Welch, she'll definitely tell you how great an influence Annie is on her. Check out Annie singing at the 2015 Grammys - "I put a spell on you" by the legendary Nina Simone. You're going to be blown away by her live performance with Hozier as her back up. One of the best Grammy performances ever.

[@jeffstevens4262]

Annie is one of our finest here in the UK. She was one half of the '80's band The Eurythmics with Dave Stewart and they had many great hits together. Annie also did a song with Aretha Franklin called 'Sister Are Doing It For Themselves' and another sol track called 'No More I Love You's' which was just wonderful.

[@MoonlitBrenya]

OMG, you did this one!! My favorite Annie tune. Thank you

[@staffan.eriksson5061]

This was my favourite song for many years, ....and still is. Pure magic.

[@thereunionparty]

I saw Annie Lennox when she was in her first band The Tourists, would have been 1977 or 1978. I think it was a daytime gig at the college I attended in London. They were an energetic, post punk band. Little did I know then what a superstar the lead singer would go on to be!

[@heidicheney3485]

I agree, Florence definitely has some of the same characteristics as Annie

[@ingvarjensen1088]

With you admiring her voice - there is a whole world to discover! Be it her as a part of Eurythmics or her solo stuff. She's one of the greatest voices in pop, Rock and New Wave, really. I've been following her since 1982, can you believe it 🤗

[@firebearva]

I saw Annie Lennox perform this song in the Tampa Theater a historic landmark built in the 1920's. It's an ornately decorated movie theater that seats just 1252 people, so just imagine how personal and intimate this concert was being ninth row center stage. Annie was getting ready to go on tour and was perfecting her act (no need to). Her singing was sublime! It was by far the best concert I have ever been too.

[@miketackabery7521]

Lucky you!

[@midnified2227]

This is my favorite song of hers. My second would be "Who's that girl", wonderful instrumental and vocals there, of course...

[@Pulsar77]

Not a song that's requested a lot. Check out this live version, it's brilliant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqLQlqFohJaVjbc

[@jillmayer9501]

I am obsessed with Annie. She is incredible

[@ehuffnsd]

Little Bird, Take me to the river, Money can't buy it, pavement cracks, smithereens from her solo work, her live 8 performance of Sweet Dreams is everything then for the Eurythmics Sweet Dreams, Here Comes The Rain Again, Missionary Man, Angel (Choir Mix) her BBC sessions performance of Here Comes The Rain again is also amazing. She attended The Royal Academy of Music for voice and flute. Sir Elton John also went there. It's the oldest conservatories in the UK and one of the most prestigious in the world. She was unhappy there and left to make it in rock

[@peteturner3928]

Check out 'Into the West', the end credit tune for Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King. Incredible tune, so good it won her an Oscar!

[@PerryCJamesUK]

I've always felt that with Annie, too. She has incredible control over her voice, but it's not done for the sake of doing it. The acrobatics are not there to hide anything lacking in the song. The smallest question in English is "Why?" but by extending the word to stretch across three bars and fill the entire chorus with just one word, she's showing the contrast with the "littleness" of the word and the "massiveness" of the question.

[@nancyorlando4127]

amazing amazing amazing the great annie lennox. this is a genuine tear jerker. crying right now. geez

[@vi_as_in_vinyl]

So happy you enjoyed this song :) I know what you mean about the similarities between her and Florence-there’s this power and conviction in both of their voices, not to mention that they both really know how to create an atmosphere with their music. The album this song is from, Diva, is one of my all-time favourites. Just one great song after another. Would love to see you react to more of her music :) Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@softshallow7435]

If you want hear her vocal gymnastics check out music video There Must Be An Angel (1985) from the band Eurythmics she was in. Surprisingly their ONLY number 1 single in the U.K.

[@zivo24]

With Stevie Wonder on harmonica, no less.

[@softshallow7435]

@@zivo24 really? Never knew that! 😲

[@asmaani74]

And Walking on broken glass- amazing video with John Malkovich and future dr House himself :)

[@softshallow7435]

@@asmaani74 yes. There’s a trilogy of these songs, Why? Walking On Broken Glass and No More I Love You’s. All set in the Georgian Times.

[@Joshualuv13]

I've been a huge fan of Annie's forever, and this song never fails to make me feel like its the first time.Shes stunning.

[@mk9803]

I love your responses.

[@jamescoomer4413]

You need to audition "Eva Cassidy" her angelic voice will awaken your soul! Fields Of Gold, Over The Rainbow, What A Wonderful World, Danny Boy Studio or Live any of these songs would be a great intro to gifted artist.

[@zivo24]

Eva’s story needs to be made into a movie but the actress would have to lip sync cause it would make no sense to have any voice but hers singing in it. She was surreally talented. Her version of Billie Holiday’s “You’ve changed” is incredible. It’s crazy that she’s so posthumously famous in the UK, Australia, etc., but barely known here in the US where’s she’s from. RIP Eva

[@babylonsister118]

I really LOVE her song Money Can't Buy It! Would really enjoy seeing you react to it! Please and thank you. Just discovered your channel today so thank you for this.

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

That part gets me too :( Beautiful voice.

[@davidfrania8990]

If you want to hear Annie Lennox at her most soulful, listen to her version of "Strange Fruit". It will literally make you cry!

[@immortaljellyfish0000]

Another fabulous Annie Lennox is Cold..2 more great female artists not to miss are: Janis Joplin-song, Summertime, Beth Hart -song, A Change Is Gonna Come. Fantastic all.

[@antonpervin4968]

Annie Lennox - Something So Right

[@moefeaux1442]

If/when you get back to Annie, give "Money" and "Legend in My Living Room" a look. The whole "Diva" album that this and the ones I just suggested, is in my top 5 albums of all time.

[@clayman55]

Money Can't Buy It is one of my favorites songs from Annie! I think second only to Walking on Broken Glass!

[@holgerschink1341]

Unique, outstanding and brilliant. Love all "Eurythmics" and her solo albums.

[@omicron2018]

I'm also a dude who appreciates female vocals. I agree with your picks and would add Blondie, Heart, and The Pretenders for their old school female rock vocals. For more recent female vocalists who can perform without auto-tune I would recommend "Fear" by Sarah McLachlan and either "Fight Like A Girl" or "Misery Loves Company" by Emilie Autumn. Emilie is a little edgier, but she brings it with both her vocals and the violin. "Untouched" by The Veronicas is also fun.

[@alfredosanchez007]

I WENT TO SEE HER PERFORMING LIVE AT CENTRAL PARK BACK IN '95 AND SHE SANG THIS SAD BUT BEAUTIFUL SONG SHE'S JUST AWESOME IN MY BOOK BRINGS BACK LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES WATCHING HER SINGING THIS SONG!!! 😎👍

[@americalatinaify]

EXCELENTE. Gracias por activar los subtítulos para leer tus comentarios. Anny es una de las compositoras, voces, personalidades y personas que de verdad son íconos. Emocionavy transmite una energía que llena de sentimientos y vitalidad a quien la escucha. Ahora que es mayor, canta igual de increíble. Ojalá pongas el ojo en la canción PUSE UN EMBRUJO EN TI. Es otra joya.

[@CARLOSDIAZ.1975]

Great voice never get tired of the lyrics song beautiful 😊😊😊👍👍

[@kesleycottrell1416]

Annie is amazing. If you ever have a chance to see her live it is well worth it. Another lady to check out is Bonnie Raitt. Awesome guitar player. The slide guitar blues.

[@littlemouse7066]

she's a song writer too and musician.

[@zyonelzin4865]

Masterpiece Album

[@rogersimpson8871]

She's not only an amazing artist but she's a really good human being.

[@JasonSum1979]

Annie Lennox is the Rock version of Sarah Brightman (her back catalog is fantastic) Truly the voice of a higher power! The entire Diva album is a masterpiece on many levels 👍👍

[@brianmccauley3267]

Eurythmics. Annie Lennox. She's beautiful. Incredible voice.

[@brendenc8376]

Makes me cry every damn time 💚

[@carlitosbrown1970]

La mejor canción de Annie Lennox. Su interpretación es magistral. El video es una obra de arte.

[@Straydogger]

And ALL vocals are Annie! She's amazing. 🙂

[@alambster]

Florence-brilliant voice. Annie as well. ❤️❤️❤️

[@bones1959]

Congratulations, best reaction I have seen to this amazing song, I am now a definite subscriber to you. Well done for recognising an amazing song and singer. Check out any Eurythmics songs to hear this amazing singer.

[@simongoodwin5253]

She is utterly amazing.

[@giggling_boatswain]

I can't stop listening to this song over and over again.

[@jeffstevens4262]

Subscribed.

[@antonliverpool1]

She wrote Step by Step for this album and gave it to Whitney Houston as they’re both with Arista Records. You can check out Annie’s version from 1992 on here. You should listen to Annie’s band, the Eurythmics. Reminds me so much if my dad and childhood.

[@dalee72]

It's pronounced Len - nix with the emphasis on the first syllable. Great emotional song that I can relate to. To me the song is about the dissolution of a relationship and she's expressing her feelings about how she feels and her side of the story. Good reaction.

[@susanpeterson9947]

I haven’t heard Annie in years. Wonderful reaction! Please , please, give us your reaction to Sara Bareillis, She Used To Be Mine.

[@radiof00le]

Beautiful Annie track.

[@lccoole8743]

I love her so much. Best one for me is “Walking on Broken Glass”. The video is amazing

[@Pulsar77]

One of the best voices in the business. If you want to hear what she's capable of live, I HIGHLY recommend 'Eurythmics Live 1983-1989'. It's basically a greatest hits album, and the entire album (22 songs) is on the official Eurythmics youtube channel. IMO it's better than all of their studio work. One of the best songs on it also has a video: 'Eurythmics - Miracle Of Love (Live in Sydney 1987)'. Her solo career is also great: 'Little Bird', 'No More I Love You's', 'Into The West', 'Precious',...

[@sergiosabor2455]

… and also she is a gorgeous woman

[@gregholz1117]

I graduated from high school when this album released.... literally takes me back immediately. Annie Lennox is a beast ❤

[@gregholz1117]

Thanks for liking my comment Anton... I stumbled upon your channel just the other day, subscribed...then found out you stopped making content 😢 ... you have extremely thoughtful reactions ❤ thanks for taking time to read my comment

[@robinlabouche2230]

Beautiful !!!!!!!

[@leedstown]

Haunting song

[@bethking7348]

Annie is a true diva❤

[@elenaescocia2479]

My favourite song from Annie Lennox is when she was in the eurythmics! It’s called Thorn in my side! You really should give it a listen!

[@skinnyjax]

Just found this... and I'm glad you found Annie Lennox. She sings with her soul. Always. I've been a fan since she was in Eurythmics way back when. Annie Lennox cowrote and sang " Into The West ", from the Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King movie soundtrack. She won an Oscar for that song. I'ts beautiful and full of pain and full of hope.... it just grabs your soul. Check it out if you ever get a chance.

[@moniquecopeland5711]

I think you have some of the best reaction videos on KZbin. I really enjoy your channel.😊 I agree with the similarities between Florence Welch and Annie Lenox. Good observation.

[@raisa_cherry35]

One of my favorites,i in fact did an acapella of this song on my channel 😊💜

[@joannataylor3542]

She has an amazing voice

[@mariannematus6703]

Such a powerful song-the lyrics, the singing, the music.

[@rx7dude2006]

I hope you know she sang "Into The West", from Return of The King?It's an amazing song.

[@philrob1978]

The thing here, she's a beautiful woman without any make-up. She's genuinely beautiful. And then her voice...

[@Anglo-Brit]

Well reacted

[@vin5463]

This is a great song.. being a Draq Queen,.. always putting on your mask.. and nobody knows how you feel.... Everybody and I meen everybody has a different mask .. So they down know what you are feeling. That is why this song is big in the gayscene. Pretending to be someone else... Much love from Vanessa Diamond.

[@zivo24]

Oh Anton… Sweet dreams are made of this Who am I to disagree I’ve traveled the world And the seven seas Everybody’s looking for something THAT was Annie as the lead singer of the legendary duo, Eurythmics. ‘Why’ was her first single released when she went solo. She’s a classically trained flutist and pianist who dropped out of university weeks before she was to graduate because she knew that wasn’t her destiny. She has an Oscar for best song. She’s a huge human rights activist. She’s an icon. Watch the Eurythmics video ‘Would I lie to you?’ You’ll love it.

[@MichelKulmann]

What a masterpiece.

[@jcwalter9973]

Patty Griffith, Up To the Mountain. Bobbie Raitt’s (everything) cover of Bob Dylan’s Standing in the Doorway. Not only cans she sing, one of THE best slide guitarist. Male/female means noting on that.

[@susanasilva1647]

Annie Lennox - No More "I Love You's" Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) Eurythmics - Miracle of Love Annie Lennox - A Whiter Shade of Pale Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) Eurythmics - When Tomorrow Comes Eurythmics - Thorn In My Side

[@rouguy1972]

Awesome Annie ❤️

[@boxicuk1620]

Sade - Is It A Crime (Lovers Live)

[@JG-fv9bv]

Alison Moyet

[@zivo24]

Anton…you’d love Yazoo with Alison Moyet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paLUq3eGoth0jsk

[@jimmycranier3668]

Another great by Eurithmics featuring Annie Lennox is BEETHOVEN ( I LOVE TO LISTEN TO) what a performance in this gem of a song & video masterpiece.

[@MinmatarDE]

You´re so sweet ❤

[@tonyeaster4544]

Checkout annie lennox's version of whiter shade of pale.Its sublime!