Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

A Life In Music

By: Dave Stewart

Narrated by: Dave Stewart

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 seventies, 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

“Jack of All Trades Master of All of Them.”—The Sunday Times (UK)

“A terrific songwriter, guitarist, and producer.”—USA Today

“Dave and I are indelibly woven into each other’s history. Like the three musketeers rolled into two, we were compadres on a great big roller coaster ride of creative adventure. There is no fiction stranger than truth. I know because I lived through it. Miraculously we both survived!”—Annie Lennox

“In 2010, I spent an entire year with Dave making a record called In Your Dreams at my house in Los Angeles. It was the 'best year of my life.' But now, I really see what it meant to me; it meant everything. He allowed me to be my most creative self. He is my hero. The memories of those days still take my breath away. Thanks Dave. It was real….beautiful.”—Stevie Nicks

“Genuinely impressive...Sure to interest not only Eurythmics fans and anyone with fond memories of Eighties pop music, but those curious about the wide-ranging creative endeavors of a prolific collaborator and musician.”—Library Journal

Who's who of Rock and roll

I enjoyed the first person narration by Dave Stewart the story for fun, interesting an incredible. it is amazing when you find out who Dave has work with. And all to hit songs he has been involved with. from Tom Petty to the Traveling Wilburys, Stevie Nicks The Eurythmics and many many more. I love the section about Mick Jagger. if you're interested in 80's and 90's rock and roll, this is the biography for you. the musical interludes are also very good in this selection.

Captivating and Inspirational

I loved that Dave read his own book and included music. I am very inspired by his life. It is a life easy to romanticize, trials and all.

very cool!

what a great listen. it truly is a sweet dream. always great when the auther reads

Even Better Than I Expected

I’ve always enjoyed the Eurythmics but I had no idea of the other work Dave was involved in. What a life! I enjoyed every minute. He also performed very well. Not all authors are good readers.

A Joyful, Deep, Meaningful Journey with Dave!

Having Dave Stewart read his memoir to me was a really great time and a journey worth repeating. his ups were joyous and his lows harrowing, and all were a riveting adventure. The music interludes were a rich bonus that brought a lot to the listen. I learned more than I ever thought I would about Dave and it was all fantastic!