Review: Eurythmics bring 'Peace' to New York
(InfoBeat) - The Eurythmics played it cool as they ran through a
career-spanning show that was both a worthwhile cause and reunion for
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.
Touching on everything from their early radio hits to Lennox's solo
material to their recently reunited offering, "Peace," the duo simply
sat back and allowed their powerful mix of American soul and British
pop fare ignite Madison Square Garden Tuesday night in a show
benefiting Amnesty International and Greenpeace.
Singer Lennox and guitarist Stewart took the stage in matching
camouflage fatigues and shimmering, silver jackets, and immediately
launched into "I Want It All" from "Peace." In true diva form, Lennox
paced the stage as she belted the song's lyrics, passionately raising
her arms and clenching her fists as her sexy alto proceeded to steal
the show. As the night progressed, though, it seemed the pair was
lacking in unity. There did not seem to be a synergy between the
former lovers through the early evening, up-tempo numbers which
included "Missionary Man," "Thorn In My Side" and "When Tomorrow
Comes." It was not until the night's first ballad, "Save the World
Today," which featured Stewart's guitar as the lone accompaniment to
Lennox's sultry vocals, that the pair seemed to connect. It was
moments like this, which showcased Stewart's melodic guitar work,
that truly made the evening special. Lennox and Stewart wisely
presented numerous of their early material in this fashion as well.
By stripping away the synthesized keyboard samples one is left with
simple, airy acoustic jaunts which produced many of the night's
standout performances - notably a stellar rendition of "Here Comes
The Rain Again" during their first encore.
About half way through the set the night began to heat up as a piano
was wheeled out for a makeshift jam session. Their backing band,
including three talented back-up singers, left their assigned
positions and moved to center stage for renditions of "I Love You
Like A Ball And Chain," "Would I Lie To You?" and "Sisters Are Doin'
It For Themselves." Following their soulful interlude the pair
introduced the audience to their new single, "17 Again," and produced
one of Lennox's rare emotional moments. "This is a special song about
him and me," Lennox shared with the audience as she introduced the
song. Following their set, which ran a little over an hour, they
returned for two well received encores, the first featuring "Here
Comes The Rain Again" and Lennox's hit "Why." Returning to the stage
for their final encore, Lennox urged the audience to join the
charities which benefited from the night's performance and wished the
crowd "Sweet Dreams" with their 1983 synth-pop classic.
- By Stephanie Patafio, Sony Music
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