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Eurythmics song tops misheard lyrics poll | Eurythmics song tops misheard lyrics poll |
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The Eurythmics' pop classic Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) is the most frequently misquoted song in the UK, according to a survey. | The Eurythmics' pop classic Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) is the most frequently misquoted song in the UK, according to a survey. |
Nearly a third of the 1,350 people polled believed that lead singer Annie Lennox sings: "Sweet dreams are made of cheese/Who am I to disagree?" | Nearly a third of the 1,350 people polled believed that lead singer Annie Lennox sings: "Sweet dreams are made of cheese/Who am I to disagree?" |
The song, which reached number two in the UK chart in 1983, was closely followed by Rihanna's We Found Love. | The song, which reached number two in the UK chart in 1983, was closely followed by Rihanna's We Found Love. |
The Top 10 list of misheard tracks was compiled by streaming service Spotify. | The Top 10 list of misheard tracks was compiled by streaming service Spotify. |
Listeners thought that Grammy-winner Rihanna sings "We found Dove in a soapless place" in her 2011 chart-topper. | Listeners thought that Grammy-winner Rihanna sings "We found Dove in a soapless place" in her 2011 chart-topper. |
The lyrics of country singer KD Lang's song Constant Craving, which came in third with 20% of votes, were misunderstood as "Can't Stand Gravy". | |
US rock group Aerosmith's Dude Looks Like a Lady, meanwhile, was thought to be "Do it like a lady" by 10% of voters. | |
More than 10 people believed rockers Bon Jovi sing "It doesn't make a difference if we're naked or not" in their 1986 hit, Livin' On A Prayer. | More than 10 people believed rockers Bon Jovi sing "It doesn't make a difference if we're naked or not" in their 1986 hit, Livin' On A Prayer. |
According to the survey, 54% of respondents admitted that hearing incorrect lyrics was a source of frustration to them. | |
Seven percent of people polled, however, suggested they never got lyrics wrong. | Seven percent of people polled, however, suggested they never got lyrics wrong. |
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