Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. For nearly 20 years, the Eurythmics stood out not only as pioneers in the new wave genre, but as hitmakers around the world.

One of the classics of 1980s new wave music was the Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” Marilyn Manson covered the song, making the dark side of its lyrics that much more obvious.

The two young lovers combined their talents in various groups including The Tourists, before the birth of Eurythmics. It was 1981, the couple was now separated but, in debt and depressed by years ...