Dave Stewart, Bobby Knoxall, the Toy Dolls and the Clash have all played their part. | JPIMedia

placeholder image — Dave Stewart, Bobby Knoxall, the Toy Dolls and the Clash have all played their part. | JPIMedia

Mackem melodies: nine of the most memorable songs with Wearside roots

By Tony Gillan

Published 9th Feb 2020, 12:00 GMT

Updated 11th Feb 2020, 12:55 GMT

Eurythmics star Dave Stewart does of course appear in our list. But there are one or two others who might surprise you.

Folk, rock, trip-hop, punk, novelty songs and even symphonies. One way or another, Sunderland has inspired or created some memorable music; even if it wasn’t always memorable for the best of reasons. Here are nine of them, in no particular order.

9. 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' - Eurythmics' cow field classic

Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox wrote this synth pop classic and global hit. It sounds like the last word in glossy 1980s sophistication; until you see that the video was shot in a cow field. | JPIMedia Photo: Sunderland

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Mackem melodies: nine of the most memorable songs with Wearside roots

Eurythmics star Dave Stewart does of course appear in our list. But there are one or two others who might surprise you.

9. 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' - Eurythmics' cow field classic

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