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Sweet Dreams Are Made of This
- A Life in Music
- Narrated by: Dave Stewart, Mick Jagger (Foreword)
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
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 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 70's, 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
.With a Foreword by Mick Jagger!
Critic reviews
"The Eurythmics’ Stewart looks back on a charmed life in this satisfying memoir." (People)
"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)
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- Anonymous User
- 12-08-20
interesting
very easy / enjoyable listen. had no idea dave was a massive influence/producer. from
local Northern lad to a international life style we can only dream off.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-01-18
The best audiobook yet
This audiobook blew my mind I have no idea how I missed dave Stewart I am 51 and lived through his music most of it I didn't even know he had done ! I love biographies so feel qualified to say this one really stands out and has amazed and entertained me I'm actually sad I finished it ! What an amazing man and honest humble and frank well done dave your living the dream and it's a sweet one
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- Joe
- 03-04-20
Superb story
Loved this audio book Dave is so calm and relaxed in narration and his life was an incredible tale of rock star ups and downs well worth it...I only wish there was more chapters it was so good
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- Chris/Gill
- 15-08-17
Great listen....
great listen,thoroughly enjoyed it! !,fascinating insight in to Daves life and career, well worth a listen.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-04-22
Enthralling inspiring and refreshingly open
The greatest gig I ever saw was The Eurthymics Toulouse 1986 - there I realised the equal talent of Dave Stewart to Annie’s voice in an equal partnership-and for over 31 years I have taught his and Candy Dulfers Lily Was Here on sax to the very few who can play it- Dave reveals his journey to this well deserved many successes here and as a musician there is much to be gleaned - also loved the fact he read it himself another act of class.
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- Mrs 'O'
- 03-10-16
Fantastic loved every minute :-)
Loved every minute, Facinating, Magical, Musical, Trippy, Positive, Embracing an all round fell good read.
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- Graeme Edwards
- 15-10-22
Great storytelling
Loved this book, and especially loved the narration by Dave himself. He is a great storyteller and there are many moments where he is clearly amusing himself recounting some funnies (Clam Chowder being the best!). Highly recommended.
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- Mr. Nd Williams
- 22-06-21
A name-namedroppers paradise
I really enjoyed this book , Dave is really funny in fact he could have been a comedian had he not been in the music biz , I remember in the 80s and 90s he used to pop up like a bad smell on the telly , I dont really like any of his music but I’m giving it 5 stars because he’s a good story teller and can name-drop like a motherfucker
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- Mike Vorgon
- 06-03-23
A great story and a helluva nice bloke
Listening to DS tell his life story is a pleasure. He’s such an unassuming fellow and has enriched my life for many years with his unfailingly brilliant music. This humble and informative account of his life is fascinating and is a worthy addition to his recorded works.
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- S J STRINGFELLOW
- 06-08-23
The complete Dave
I enjoyed this book so much, and even more so because he read it himself. An amazing life told so well… he sounds almost like his life of meeting the great and the hugely talented was a massive fluke. When really I feel Dave was the magnet that drew them to him, so many times in this book I felt he was the magic fairy dust they needed, not the other way around. Through this book I am discovering more music touched by him that I find I love.
If anyone reading this is deciding whether to buy it or not!… don’t hesitate, you won’t regret it.
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