TOURISTS I Only Want to Be With You

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Channel: daveinprogress3 · 2015 · Howto & Style

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For many people, this recording was the introduction to the sublime and unique Annie Lennox - with her porcelain looks, androgynous image and sound, and pop sensibilities. This cover of the Dusty Springfield classic was the band's only Aussie hit, and predated the first Eurythmics singles by 3 years. The rest of course would be pop culture history. Entering the charts in June of 1980, 'I only want to be with you' would rise to #6 and spend a month in the Top 10; making it the 57th best seller of the year.

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