# Eurythmics Guitar Legacy Revealed > Dave Stewart shares how Eurythmics records hide guitar mastery, even on Sweet Dreams. - Title: Eurythmics Guitar Legacy Revealed · Guitar World | Shortify - Summary: Dave Stewart shares how Eurythmics records hide guitar mastery, even on Sweet Dreams. Dave Stewart reveals Eurythmics albums feature significant guitar work… - Keywords: dave stewart, annie lennox, eurythmics, sweet dreams, guitar, the way it was back then, stardust music, synth-pop, Legacy, Revealed, Guitar World - Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/dave-stewart-eurythmics-the-way-it-was-before - Published: 2026-10-17T10:00:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: dave stewart, annie lennox, eurythmics, sweet dreams, guitar, the way it was back then, stardust music, synth-pop ## Eurythmics' Guitar Secret Dave Stewart reveals Eurythmics records have loads of guitars on them, even on Sweet Dreams. > Eurythmics records have loads of guitars on them. People don't realize. Even on Sweet Dreams ## 1980s Partnership Begins Dave Stewart formed Eurythmics with Annie Lennox in 1980, creating a synth-pop duo. > Forging a partnership with buzzcut-android frontwoman Annie Lennox in 1980 ## Sweet Dreams Breakout Their 1983 single Sweet Dreams topped Billboard Hot 100 but was labeled synth-pop. > 1983's Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) was the ultimate double-edged sword, topping the Billboard Hot 100, but ensuring the music press settled on a lazy tag, 'synth-pop' that stuck until the band's split seven years later ## Guitar Mastery Stewart is a virtuoso guitarist who played on all Eurythmics tracks, including Sweet Dreams. > A virtuoso player and keen collector, whose Eurythmics material always featured stellar guitar parts ## Solo Guitar Focus Stewart's solo work emphasizes guitar, after Eurythmics' synth-pop label. > his recent solo output has fully embraced the instrument that turned his head as a lost teenager ## The Way It Was Back Then Stewart released The Way It Was Back Then album through Stardust Music on October 30. > The Way It Was Back Then is out October 30 via Stardust Music ## Stream-of-Consciousness Recording Stewart recorded The Way It Was Back Then with minimal preparation, playing spontaneously. > I was just spontaneously playing and singing at the same time. I said to my engineer Jesse [Samler], 'The first take has usually got something, so let's just build around that.' ## Guitar Choices Stewart used a hollow-body Telecaster Custom on most tracks, including The House Where I Was Born. > I used that on just about every song, even when I'm just strumming it, like on The House Where I Was Born ## Guitar Techniques Stewart added slide guitar on Makes Me Happy (and Sad) using the same Telecaster. > On Makes Me Happy (and Sad), I overdubbed a slide part using the same Tele, but turning all the tone off and the volume full up ## Guitar Impact Stewart's guitar work on Eurythmics albums was overlooked due to synth-pop label. > Eurythmics records have loads of guitars on them. People don't realize. Even on Sweet Dreams ## Guitar History Stewart played a big Gretsch on Here Comes the Rain Again with orchestra. > On Here Comes the Rain Again, I'm playing a big Gretsch with the orchestra ## Guitar Legacy Stewart's guitar work on Thorn in My Side used a heavy Guild F-412. > On Thorn in My Side, I'm playing this huge, very heavy Guild F-412 ## Guitar Philosophy Stewart prefers simple guitar sequences over complex arrangements. > I like straightforward sequences, like Your Wishes ## Guitar Advice Stewart advises new musicians to play live in their town before seeking wider audiences. > I always say that I still think the best way is to play live in your town. If 50 people turn up, or 10, it doesn't matter. ## Key takeaway Dave Stewart reveals Eurythmics albums feature significant guitar work, despite being labeled synth-pop.