Annie Lennox Songs Ranked

Ann Lennox OBE (born 25 December 1954) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist, and philanthropist. After achieving moderate success in the late 1970s as part of the new wave band The Tourists, she and fellow musician Dave Stewart went on to achieve international success in the 1980s as Eurythmics. Appearing in the 1983 music video for “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” with orange cropped hair and wearing a man’s business suit, the BBC states, “all eyes were on Annie Lennox, the singer whose powerful androgynous look defied the male gaze”.[1] Subsequent hits with Eurythmics include “There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)” and “Here Comes the Rain Again”. In addition to her career as a musician, Lennox is also a political and social activist, notable for raising money and awareness for HIV/ AIDS as it affects women and children in Africa—this includes her SING Campaign which she launched in 2007. In 2011, Lennox was appointed an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II for her “tireless charity campaigns and championing of humanitarian causes”. On 4 June 2012, she performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace. In 2017, Lennox was appointed Glasgow Caledonian University’s first female chancellor. Here are all of Annie Lennox songs ranked.

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20. Wonderful (Bare, 2003)

“Excellent and moving. What a beautiful voice. A thoroughly beautiful song with one of the best choruses I’ve ever heard.”

19. Pattern of My Life (The Annie Lennox Collection, 2009)

“The range of this woman is quite outstanding, you could listen to her at any time and marvel at such talentone of our great stars – I GIVE HER ALL FIVE.”

18. Stay by Me (Diva, 1992)

“Chilling poetry and vivid images. The most sensual, intimate and fragile declaration of LOVE. Have always admired this artist’s singing voice.”

17. A Whiter Shade of Pale (Medusa, 1995)

“So one of your favourite singers covers one of your all-time favourite songs. It should be a classic. It is definitely nowhere near as good as Harum, but it ain’t bad and, as you hear so many of those singles released in the mid nineties, definitely above average.”

See more: Annie Lennox Albums Ranked

16. Waiting In Vain (Medusa, 1995)

“This track’s one of my favorite on the album, evocative and lulling, deeply emotional with the a ray of hope redding on the horizon. “Waiting in Vain” cover is actually pretty good”

15. Sing (In the Garden, 1981)

“Hauntingly beautiful voice and so happy to have this collection of her work! Never get tired of hearing her! I forgot how many great songs she had in her solo career. You can listen to her voice all day.”

14. Dark Road (Songs of Mass Destruction, 2007)

“I first heard part of this song in the closing moments of the episode of House,M.D. It instantly grabbed me. This song is SO powerful…it’s all emotion. You can hear it in her voice, and the music is very dynamic, going from soft to strong back to soft again. Incredible.”

13. A Thousand Beautiful Things (Bare, 2003)

“What a great tune, and no one but Annie could have done it justice….  There are no easy to remember hooks, nice melodies and mind blowing arrangements.”

12. Something So Right (Medusa, 1995)

“Annie’s skills as a singer and her magnetic presence on stage impressed me some years ago, although the Eurythmics’ pop songs never were my cup of tea. The selection of songs in this album is very good, but the arrangements rely too much on tacky keyboards.”

11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (A Christmas Cornucopia, 2010)

“She’s seems to put her all into this traditional hymn. Love the percussion. Sounds a bit like a dirge, but I think that is to convey a sense of the human condition and all creation prior to the birth of Christ.”

10. Love Song for a Vampire (Bram Stoker’s Dracula, 1992)

“This absolute rarity in Lennox inept, unlikeable output makes you notice how some of your favourite songs maybe hidden in the weirdest places you could think of.”

9. Put a Little Love in Your Heart (Scrooged, 1988)

“Perfect when it was written and still a wonderful song. I started listening to this song because if was on the Scrooged soundtrack. Good song with a message if you pay attention.”

8. Pavement Cracks (Bare, 2003)

“I have always enjoyed Annie Lennox’s music and didn’t really know about this song until I recently heard it on Pandora. Annie Lennox’s soulful voice matches the smooth, liquid sounds of all 6 versions of “Pavement Cracks” remixes.”

7. Precious (We Too Are One, 1989)

“Precious” is a strong dance-funk style B-side that could easily have been a huge hit from the album. Is there anything more relaxing than the smooth vocals of Annie Lennox? I doubt it.”

See more: Eurythmics Albums Ranked

6. Walking on Broken Glass (Diva, 1992)

“Clever lyrics. Outstanding vocals. Strong instrumentation. It all adds up to one of the best singles by Lennox. Hooks you from the get go and never lets up. Demonstrates just how powerful a singer she can be.”

5. Cold (Diva, 1992)

“Another beautifully arted ballad from the lady who so rarely goes wrong. I have very occasionally discovered music lovers who are more passionate about Annie Lennox’s music than I am. Fanatics all of them! An excellent single.”

4. Little Bird (Diva, 1992)

“This version of Little Bird starts the same as it does in the music video, with Annie Lennox going “woo hoo hoo” — The original song starts differently. I like this version better myself. Annie Lennox is the greatest artist, and I love this song! Enjoy!”

3. Into the West (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2003)

“Annie Lennox can do no wrong, really. She won an Academy Award for this and clearly deserved it. The song is beautiful, powerful and haunting.”

2. Why (Diva, 1992)

” I swear every word of that song took on new meaning in terms of life passing, and all the things you try so hard to make right, and maybe give yourself just a little peace. I cried for days over the lyrics.”

1. No More I Love You’s (Medusa, 1995)

“Her voice is ironic, passionate, frank… This song has bittersweet lyrics and some soaring vocals, and puts a dagger in the sweet heart of soppy romantic love.”