Live 1983–1989 is a compilation album of live performances by British pop duo Eurythmics, recorded throughout the 1980s, encompassing the years of their greatest commercial success. It was released in November 1993 by RCA Records.
| Live 1983–1989 | ||||
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| Released | November 1993 | |||
| Recorded | March 1983 – October 1989 | |||
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| Length | 106:27 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | David A. Stewart | |||
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The songs are presented chronologically across two discs, with most of the performances recorded close to the time of the original studio recording. For example, the performances of "Love Is a Stranger" and "Who's That Girl?", both from 1983 albums, are drawn from 1983 concerts and sound very similar to the studio versions.
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Calgary Herald | B[3] |
| Music Week | [4] |
Track listing
editAll songs written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, except "When Tomorrow Comes", written by Lennox, Stewart and Patrick Seymour.
Disc one
edit| No. | Title | Recorded[5][6][7] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Never Gonna Cry Again" |
| 5:15 |
| 2. | "Love Is a Stranger" |
| 4:01 |
| 3. | "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" |
| 3:46 |
| 4. | "This City Never Sleeps" |
| 5:38 |
| 5. | "Somebody Told Me" |
| 3:44 |
| 6. | "Who's That Girl?" |
| 4:08 |
| 7. | "Right by Your Side" |
| 4:27 |
| 8. | "Here Comes the Rain Again" |
| 5:51 |
| 9. | "Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" |
| 3:47 |
| 10. | "I Love You Like a Ball and Chain" |
| 5:06 |
| 11. | "Would I Lie to You?" |
| 3:35 |
Disc two
edit| No. | Title | Recorded[7][8] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" |
| 6:58 |
| 2. | "Thorn in My Side" |
| 4:35 |
| 3. | "Let's Go" |
| 4:56 |
| 4. | "Missionary Man" |
| 5:04 |
| 5. | "The Last Time" |
| 3:44 |
| 6. | "The Miracle of Love" |
| 6:23 |
| 7. | "I Need a Man" |
| 4:00 |
| 8. | "We Two Are One" |
| 4:20 |
| 9. | "(My My) Baby's Gonna Cry" | 5:11 | |
| 10. | "Don't Ask Me Why" |
| 5:06 |
| 11. | "Angel" |
| 6:08 |
Disc three
editLimited edition bonus acoustic CD. All songs recorded live at Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, 27 October 1989.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Have Placed a Chill in My Heart" | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Here Comes the Rain Again" | 2:46 |
| 3. | "Would I Lie to You?" | 2:05 |
| 4. | "It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)" | 1:30 |
| 5. | "Right by Your Side" | 1:22 |
| 6. | "When Tomorrow Comes" | 3:21 |
Notes
- "Would I Lie to You" abridged version that fades out at 3:35. Originally part of a medley that segued into a cover of the Beatles' "Day Tripper".
- "The Miracle of Love" is incorrectly credited as recorded in Paris, September 1989, though it was actually recorded in Sydney, Australia, on 14 February 1987 and was featured (in full) on the Eurythmics Live video release.
Personnel
editThe musicians involved are as follows (though no indication is made of the recordings they appear on):
- Clem Burke – drums
- Dick Cuthell – brass
- Martin Dobson – brass
- Malcolm Duncan – brass
- Sarah Fisher – backing vocals
- Mickey Gallager – bass
- Dean Garcia – bass
- Joniece Jamison – backing vocals
- Victor Martin – drums
- Chucho Merchán – bass
- Gill O'Donovan – backing vocals
- Suzie O'List – backing vocals
- Pete Phipps – drums
- David Plews – brass
- Eddi Reader – backing vocals
- Olle Romo – drums
- Margaret Ryder – backing vocals
- Patrick Seymour – keyboards
- Jimmy 'Z' Zavala – saxophone, harmonica
Charts
edit| Chart (1993–1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] | 102 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[10] | 40 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[11] | 80 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12] | 80 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[13] | 22 |
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[14] | 51 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[15] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig, eds. (1995). "Eurythmics". Spin Alternative Record Guide. New York: Vintage Books. pp. 135–136. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
- ^ Demalon, Tom. "Live 1983–1989 [2 Disc] – Eurythmics". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ McEwen, Mary-Lynn (12 December 1993). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald.
- ^ Jones, Alan (20 November 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Albums — Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. p. 15. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Eurythmics Sweet Dreams Tour
- ^ Eurythmics Touch Tour
- ^ a b Eurythmics Revenge Tour
- ^ Eurythmics Revival Tour
- ^ "Eurythmics ARIA chart history, received from ARIA on 27 February 2020". Retrieved 27 February 2020 – via Imgur. Note: The "High Point" number in the "NAT" column indicates the release's peak position on the national chart. This chart history only contains chart data from the ARIA-produced chart era (13 June 1988 onwards).
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Eurythmics – Live 1983-1989" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Eurythmics – Live 1983-1989" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Eurythmics – Live 1983–1989" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "British album certifications – Eurythmics – Eurythmics Live 1983-89". British Phonographic Industry. 1 December 1993. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
