Biography Part 6
A Scene from the video for 'I Need A Man'.Also in 1987, towards the end of the year, Eurythmics released their album Savage to much critical acclaim. The record featured a more back to basics feel with sparse synth sounds. For many, this remains the stand-out album and is a firm fan favourite. It includes such hits as You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart and the frank track I Need A Man. It was also released as a video album directed by Sophie Muller - who worked with Eurythmics on so many occasions, along with Annie on her solo work.
The record in many ways dealt with the problems of relationships and its sometimes bitter lyrics helped Annie come to terms with her situation. Although critics approved of the album, the less commercial feel meant that the public didn't warm.
Annie's superb acting abilities present in the Savage video album, led to a part in Harold Pinter's The Room, in which she co-starred with Donald Pleasance..
Her other projects included a collaboration with Al Green for the film Scrooged on Put A Little Love In Your Heart. Lennox also played at the Nelson Mandela Concert in 1988 to a crowd of 70,000 at Wembley Stadium, London.
With her life in order, and with personal happiness, Annie gave birth to baby Daniel in December of 88' but life would strike its cruelist blow when Daniel was tragically stillborn.
Following this news, Annie was awarded with the BPI (later renamed the Brits), award for 'Best Female' in early 1989, and she also contributed to an album for Greenpeace. Her personal tragedy spurred her into making more music and in September 1989, Eurythmics released We Too Are One which included Angel - a poignant song devoted to Daniel. A video was also released called We Two Are One Too and the album was backed up with the Revival world tour.
Although success continued for the duo including another BPI Award for Annie in 1990, suddenly, Annie and Dave decided to stop recording together, altogether....
