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Live 1983–1989 is a compilation album of live performances by British pop duo Eurythmics, recorded throughout the 1980s, encompassing the years of their greatest commercial success. It was released in November 1993 by RCA Records.

Released15 November 1993 (1993-11-15)
RecordedMarch 1983 – October 1989
Length106:27
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Live 1983–1989
Live album by
Released15 November 1993 (1993-11-15)
RecordedMarch 1983 – October 1989
Genres
Length106:27
LabelRCA
ProducerDavid A. Stewart
Eurythmics chronology
Greatest Hits
(1991)
Live 1983–1989
(1993)
Peace
(1999)
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The songs are presented chronologically across two discs, with most of the performances recorded close to the time of the original studio recording. For example, the performances of "Love Is a Stranger" and "Who's That Girl?", both from 1983 albums, are drawn from 1983 concerts and sound very similar to the studio versions.

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStar[2]
Billboard(favorable)[3]
Calgary HeraldB[4]
Music WeekStarStarStarStar[5]
SelectStar[6]
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Track listing

All songs written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, except "When Tomorrow Comes", written by Lennox, Stewart and Patrick Seymour.

Disc one

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No.TitleRecorded[7][8][9]Length
1."Never Gonna Cry Again"
5:15
2."Love Is a Stranger"4:01
3."Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"
  • Quartier Latin, Berlin
  • 22 March 1983
3:46
4."This City Never Sleeps"
  • Apollo, Manchester
  • 6 November 1983
5:38
5."Somebody Told Me"
3:44
6."Who's That Girl?"
4:08
7."Right by Your Side"
  • City Coliseum, Austin
  • 18 April 1984
4:27
8."Here Comes the Rain Again"5:51
9."Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)"
  • Stadthalle, Fürth
  • 28 October 1986
3:47
10."I Love You Like a Ball and Chain"
5:06
11."Would I Lie to You?"3:35
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Disc two

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No.TitleRecorded[9][10]Length
1."There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)"
6:58
2."Thorn in My Side"
4:35
3."Let's Go"
4:56
4."Missionary Man"
5:04
5."The Last Time"3:44
6."The Miracle of Love"
  • Entertainment Centre, Sydney
  • 14 February 1987
6:23
7."I Need a Man"
4:00
8."We Two Are One"
4:20
9."(My My) Baby's Gonna Cry"
5:11
10."Don't Ask Me Why"
5:06
11."Angel"
  • Wembley Arena, London
  • 23 September 1989
6:08
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Disc three

Limited edition bonus acoustic CD. All songs recorded live at Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, 27 October 1989.

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No.TitleLength
1."You Have Placed a Chill in My Heart"3:59
2."Here Comes the Rain Again"2:46
3."Would I Lie to You?"2:05
4."It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)"1:30
5."Right by Your Side"1:22
6."When Tomorrow Comes"3:21
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Notes

  • "Would I Lie to You" abridged version that fades out at 3:35. Originally part of a medley that segued into a cover of the Beatles' "Day Tripper".
  • "The Miracle of Love" is incorrectly credited as recorded in Paris, September 1989, though it was actually recorded in Sydney, Australia, on 14 February 1987 and was featured (in full) on the Eurythmics Live video release.

Personnel

The musicians involved are as follows (though no indication is made of the recordings they appear on):

Charts

More information Chart (1993–1994), Peak position ...
Chart performance for Live 1983–1989
Chart (1993–1994) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] 102
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[12]40
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[13]80
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[14]80
UK Albums (Official Charts)[15]22
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More information Chart (1995), Peak position ...
Chart performance for Live 1983–1989 (1995 reissue)
Chart (1995) Peak
position
UK Albums (Official Charts)[16]51
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Certifications

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Certifications for Live 1983–1989
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[17] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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