MY NEW FAVORITE! | Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@danfreeman5145]

Must do their song “Woman in Chains”

[@marcusedwards8283]

Yes! That is the song I was going to recommend as well. So good.

[@metaluna72]

Version with Oleta Adams please...

[@deathsurge666]

This. The vocals in it are top tier.

[@Ontariosound]

Incredible song. The high budget video is great as well. Guitar solo is delicious 🤘

[@seandobson6221]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!

[@karstenmadsen7388]

This one of the best songs of the 80’s so fantastic. Songs from the big chair is a masterpice

[@sandgrownun66]

masterpiece

[@evilfantasy69]

The huge stack of books show how many times he has visited the library and checked out a book in an attempt to talk to her. He finally brought them all back and apparently finally asked her out.

[@EllieAngharad91]

This song just takes me straight back to Donnie Darko. Such a brilliant movie soundtrack.

[@Dirkus17]

I know.

[@KyleS.1987]

First heard this in Donnie Darko. That slow-mo is still iconic.

[@barryevans791]

Donnie Darko is a great film. Another one from that film that I liked was The Church - Under the milkyway

[@ph8077]

Yes it's a fantastic segment in that movie

[@benmason9755]

Sowing the Seeds of Love is their undeniable masterpiece. That's SO MUCH FUN.

[@rockmetalplaylists5595]

Eh...

[@davesunhammer4218]

Yea, great song.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

Woman In Chains is undeniably their masterpiece

[@jack_rabbit]

seconded! a song worthy of the beatles, imo.

[@murf1201]

sorry disagree. cant stand sowing the seeds

[@john-sq7zz]

Mad World surely has to be next on the list

[@TheMarcodiator]

I'm not much for romantic songs, but "I wanted to be with you alone and talk about the weather" that's so good.

[@Show_time3]

That sounds like a good pick up line…😂😂

[@adnap]

…But traditions I can trace against the child in your face, won’t escape my attention.

[@elcorado83]

The truth of this song is so painful. He wrote it about his broken relationship with his father. How come so few people know this fact?

[@Show_time3]

@@elcorado83 I didn’t know this and maybe the video makes people think about it being romantic…

[@elcorado83]

@@Show_time3 The singer admitted he knew he would have to fool people into thinking it was about a girl - but the whole album "Songs From The Big Chair", is about therapy, as he had a bad childhood. The "Big Chair" is the therapists chair. Its an amazing album.

[@psiclone23]

I was living in San Diego in 1984/1985 and the radio DJ had talked up the album “Songs from the Big Chair”, saying that it was the most “emotionally satisfying album ever” and I got it on CD and loved every track on it, including this one.

[@SIXX2772]

I grew up with this song and the "yeah" part by the keyboardist has always been my favorite part.

[@elcorado83]

The truth of this song is so painful. He wrote it about his broken relationship with his father. How come so few people know this fact?

[@mariolopez3728]

​@elcorado83 What does a broken relationship with his father has to do with him being head over heels over a woman?

[@dathorndike4908]

I bet that was totally improvised too, and they just kept it in the final song.

[@wolfhawk1999]

That dude is effortlessly cool

[@SIXX2772]

@@mariolopez3728 right. Lol

[@HT-io1eg]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this song. No idea why. It’s fantastic

[@fronkykoko]

'Sowing the Seeds of Love' is their peak tune. Mindblowing...

[@LawlissLanterns]

LOVE this song so very MUCH !

[@Scot_WestTexas]

I’m an old fkr. I was in college from 1980 to 1987, the best concert period of all time. My dad owned a couple Pants West stores (Levi Strauss) who sponsored the major bands and we had tickets (including back stage passes) to all the concerts. I didn’t realize how cool that was at the time

[@qthelost]

"Woman in Chains" is a very powerful song. They sing it with Oleta Adams, a singer that Tears for Fears discovered while she was singing in a bar in a Kansas City hotel.

[@GarrettJayChristian]

And she plays the piano solo in Badman's Song!

[@danlrusso]

I remember 1985 vividly and I will be 60 next year, but this song never gets old. The summer of 1985 was one of the most fun of my life and this song brings it all back!!!

[@MrDandanhesourman]

I still remember the ride home my mom gave me from K-Mart when I was 14 to buy this album. It was actually the first cassette I bought with my own money. I STILL listen to this album at 53 years old. And, by the way, their newest album, "The Tipping Point" is amazing!!!

[@TheCornellJunkie]

Same age as me lol. My first cassette was Duran Duran's A View To A Kill. It was a split cassette with the Goonies Soundtrack. Those Songs at that time were unsurpassed. It has Soul!!!

[@londonteecher]

I'd recommend their first major hit - 'Mad World' a much younger Curt and Roland with great haircuts and dance routines - covered in Donnie Darko.

[@grantmiller6570]

They got together & grew old together, I guess you hear this a lot but the 80's... best time to be alive.

[@sebastianblack6506]

Hands down one of the best three or four songs of the 80's.

[@dwashington607]

Check out Tears for Fears - "Sowing the Seeds of Love."

[@whatseatontim918]

"Break It Down Again" is my favorite by them. You'll like that one too. 😊

[@GuillermoQuezada]

"Pale Shelter" should be your next song by TFF.

[@slimsantilli4476]

Their Best!!

[@greigclement9081]

I love the proud "Yeah !" from the keyboardist after his solo.

[@dathorndike4908]

Me too. That just seemed so improvised. I bet that was just thought up on the spot during the take and they decided to keep it in.

[@NyMyers64]

Shout, Everybody Wants to Rule The World and Head Over Heels all come from the "Songs From The Big Chair" album so you can see what a huge hit it was for them. I think they released "Mother's Talk" as a single also. Have a great rest of your day Aileen!

[@ricardovillarreal3207]

Flocks of seagulls Stage Age Love song....good song

[@allieren]

Their song Shout was super popular back in the day. I liked Tears for Fears well enough as a kid in the 80s but I think I’ve grown to appreciate them more as an adult. I really love this song and the video feels somewhat modern to me. Like it could’ve been done by an indie hipster band in the 2010s.

[@scifimonkey3]

This is thinking persons pop music. So beautifully composed with killer hooks.

[@creazzo61]

Sowing the seeds of love is a great song by tears for fears!

[@b4sakenproductions416]

To everybody in here who were lucky enough to experience the 80s and who were lucky enough to see Tears for Fears perform live, you are so lucky.... I was too young back then to see them. But I was lucky enough to experience and learn from the greats right therewith you. What a decade.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Such a great band 'Tears For Fears', I'm loving your reactions to them, Aileen. Please react to their earlier stuff too, "Mad World", "Pale Shelter", "Change", "Ideas As Opiates", "Memories Fade".

[@carpathiandevil]

I love seeing you react to these classics, not only the obvious like Floyd and Zeppelin but Tears for Fears. I can tell you're a fellow music lover, it really is the spice of life, and I appreciate your reactions. I love that you love Tears for Fears. We can never forget these great bands from the 80's!

[@redsquirrel1086]

The early 80's saw a conveyor belt of great, mostly synth rock bands coming out of the UK. Tears for Fears were just one of them.

[@timothybenamati6912]

Simple Minds-Don't You(Forger About Me). To me that is THE song that represents the 80s. Some Prince would be great too. Start with Purple Rain.

[@BlackieNuff]

Mad World Sowing The Seeds Of Love Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)

[@Johnny_Socko]

It's a shame Curt wasn't involved with Tears Roll Down, but MAN what a great overlooked TFF song that is!

[@BlackieNuff]

@@Johnny_Socko Definitely one of them "deep cuts", I guess it's called? Though it was on their Greatest Hits from the late 80s or early 90s... unless it was one of the new tracks for the album, then that would explain why it didn't get the praise it deserved. Definitely a good one, in any case.

[@Johnny_Socko]

@@BlackieNuff Yeah, it was an original track that was placed on the Greatest Hits album. It did get some airplay on my local Alternative radio station, which is how I heard it in the first place. But it's been kind of forgotten since then.

[@garyfallows1123]

59 and still listening to TFF, never a bad song, try Advice For The Young At Heart, I think you'll like the video 🇬🇧

[@DrJohnnyFever.]

The scene in Donnie Darko with this song is a masterpiece.

[@albertwesker2283]

Tears for Fears was such a great band and the lead singers had a glorious voice

[@Man_The_Machines]

Tears for Fears , Phoebe Cates and Slayer were the best part of living through the 80’s :)

[@grassrootsflshp]

Yeah I agree with TFF 100%-- and Phoebe Cates 1000%! As for the 3rd, it's subject for debate.

[@Man_The_Machines]

@@grassrootsflshp 😂

[@KyleS3m3noff]

@@grassrootsflshp to be fair, one of the best things about Slayer is, like Henry Rollins once said, they're cryogenically frozen between albums. So every few years they thaw them out, they're like "Come on! It's still 1985!" and they crank out another killer album without changing a damn thing... the 80s lives on through Slayer. (Well, until recently, I guess)

[@grassrootsflshp]

@@KyleS3m3noff I'd give 80s Metallica the nod over them.

[@MarcG7424]

This and Sowing The Seeds Of Love are my favorite Tears For Fears songs

[@Mr_Ghoulie]

This is my favorite Tears For Fears song. Followed by Mad World, which was covered by Gary Jules in 2001, and Post-Modern Jukebox in 2015. I recommend all of three versions of Mad World.

[@ninja_tony]

Me too, all three versions are so different but all great.

[@PainInTheS]

Was that Gary Jules one from 2001 already?!!?! 🤔 Oh man, part of getting older is everything seems to go faster....if you said it was like 8 years ago I would have said yeah thst's right...but over 20 years....jeez.

[@Mr_Ghoulie]

@@PainInTheS I had to look it up. I had no idea when it came out.

[@body_by_depuy]

Cody Frost does a haunting version of Mad World. I highly recommend checking it out.

[@frenchkjfan9]

Too cool, your reaction ☺, I knew you would love it. More suggestions ? Yep, of course, Ma'am. I suggest "Sowing the seeds of love", "Badman's song", "Woman in chains" or "Advice for the young at heart", among other great songs of theirs.

[@dustinecameron]

They released "Tipping Point" in '22. They're still that good!

[@sevensolaris]

I wholeheartedly agree. The music of the 80s was electrifying.

[@bobproxmire3637]

Rick Beato has a series called ‘what makes this song great’ in episode 48 he covers “Head over Heels”. The video changed how I listen to this song. Thank you Aileen Senpai for your video. All of your videos are so enjoyable, it’s your sincerity and expressive personality. 🥰

[@hokiedoo]

Tears For Fears,WOW I haven't heard this song in years 😊

[@WhiteChoklit7]

This was literally my first record as a kid…played the shit out of it!!🔥

[@CKSeams]

Head Over Heels is definitely my fav

[@mynameispaul0530]

If you like T4F music definitely check out "Change" and "Pale Shelter" it's some of their early stuff.

[@Republic3D]

It's a fantastic song. Thanks for the reaction!

[@joseramos5923]

just as amazing live!! incredible vocals!

[@TheMikeman1971]

So glad most my teen years music is loved today ! Love you AileenSenpai !

[@Eowyn187]

Ty for doing this so soon after the recent other by them. You'll get their vibe into you even better. Major talent that's happy and carefree. 🎶

[@marvinsarracino116]

Thanks for the trip back to the 80's! I luv the music from that decade!! Great music from that time! Thanks for sharing Aileen!❤️💛

[@chadjohns6955]

I love Suffer the Children by Tears for Fears

[@seanbush5056]

One of my favorite basslines, it's so fun to play!

[@johnpaulrees6046]

I just love how much you got into this. Seeing your joy at the music, the beat, the video. I grew up in the eighties and wasn't a fan of Tears for fears. But as I've aged, i get it more and understand it better and appreciate just how good they where. I would suggest Woman in chains! That is a beautiful song.

[@marioibarra7886]

Depeche Mode live “never let me down again” please…you’ll love it

[@mikkifly]

Such a great band soundtrack to my teenage yrs❤so happy you like them😊

[@GarrettJayChristian]

Also, Badman's Son: Oleta Adams not only sings in the duet, but plays the opening piano solo.

[@dranet47]

You are so cute in your reactions! I can tell you really love music. I'm enjoying your channel so far.

[@dennisandrews8620]

As usual...lovin' your reactions! You need to go down the Hall & Oates rabbit hole, so here's one for ya to start: Me and Mrs. Jones (live version)

[@siegfriedherrmann6212]

Ms Senpai...this might very well be my favorite reaction vid by you to date!! i loved the fun you had watching and listening to this fun and very quirky music vid and...as per usual....you looked mezmerizingly beautiful in the process!!!....(great dance moves by the way lol)!!! take care young lady and God Bless!!

[@RoGueNavy]

Those last two words, all drawn out, have sent chills down my spine every single time, for thirty nine years, now.

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

I have Donnie Darko to thank for introducing me to this song, The Killing Moon (Echo & The Bunnymen), Notorious (Duran Duran), Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division) and Never Tear Us Apart (INXS). One of the best soundtracks ever! Of those I'd especially recommend Notorious for someone who appreciates great bass!

[@claymccoy]

Don't forget "Under the Milky Way" - The Church

[@pvilches06]

My favorite song of theirs!! Thank you fir your lovely and sweet reaction. You are always so radiant and stunning my beautiful Aileen. Much love for you. 🌹🌹🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@labgnat]

The epitome of amazing 80's songs. Hard to beat Tears for fears for that sound

[@JohnBeck-t9f]

Me and My Seabee bros cruising around LA in 1985 at 18. Getting College girls at Pepperdine. We were All in uniform. We had fun. It was the 80S party time

[@ALLCapsKen]

SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE!

[@dalemcmillan7231]

One of my favourite bands of the 80s❤ Excellent!! Sowing The Seeds of Love is another great one ♥

[@jornspirit]

dear Aileen - you love them so much, and I do too... here 2 recommends: 'Woman in Chains' and 'The Seeds of Love' - they are both amazing... you'll love them!!! 💖

[@JonBondgsr]

One of my go to karaoke songs these days. I enjoyed seeing them live last year at Hunting Beach, Darker Waves festival.

[@alexdrakeus1772]

You did it! You reacted to it! Love your reactions!

[@bullpup33]

Why do I revert back to a shy teenager every time those keyboard notes hit? I've come full circle to be the old man at the desk. Funny how time flies...

[@34rdiaz]

One of my all time favorite songs .And my best from them..great reaction Aileen..it just brings this happy feeling to everyone..glad you loved..80' rule🙏 Ps and that bass is everything..♥️ loved it in the Donnie Darko soundtrack..it fit in perfectly. Next try sewing the seeds of love by them..they just had a lot of hits

[@WilliamPatience-ic8st]

It's always a pleasure tuning in to your podcast, love your intellectual take on the subject matter. Rare gift indeed.

[@rockmetalplaylists5595]

Youve done their 3 best songs imo, so this will probably be your all-time favorite from them 😎

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

I’m 54 now. And back in 1985, my brother bought this album. We listened to it together and I thought: man this is the record I should have bought! Still makes me tear up because it reminds me of my teens. TFF could really compose melodies, harmonies, and soul together in a way that was very appealing to the listener and popular music.

[@igorgalan2006]

I love them...they music makeme backing times to 80's

[@FOXHOUND1871]

Wonderful Life is another great 80s New Wave hit from the artist Black.

[@TimoDyer]

The whole album Songs from the big chair, is amazing. The song before and after is called Broken. Phenomenal song.

[@the-wordplay-dojo]

I'm 51. I've been a self taught guitar and bass player my entire adult life. I've always been drawn to interesting parts in songs. Sometimes a tune you've heard a million times, suddenly hits you in a different way, when your train of focus tracks the bassline. I'm gonna suggest a couple of leftfield examples: REM "Losing My Religion", and Crowded House "It's Only Natural". The official videos for both are cool AF too.

[@EthanolEnthusiast]

Oh yes you listened yay! I love playing this on bass. Its in standard btw 😝 You should check out the longer live version where they segway into another song. I believe the first time they played it, it's amazing

[@robzo87]

This whole album from start to finish is truly a masterpiece (especially played on vinyl). Songs from the big chair is most certainly in my top 10 albums of all time! I’m glad you are discovering this as something new. Also…listen to the 2nd song off this album: The Working Hour.

[@HaienTwitch]

The Donnie Darko movie introduced me to so much good music when I was a kid.

[@neilwharton2160]

hey great reaction Aileen lots off love

[@gainesp2003gainesp]

The bass line just drives this song.

[@PainInTheS]

The whole 'Songs from the big chair' album fills me with so much nostalgia.....weirdly enough it already did that when it came out. It's just a very incredible piece of work. And after that their magnus opus still had to come with 'The seeds of love'.

[@philrob1978]

Took a while for me, it's a grower, but now I think it's a masterpiece. I hope you went and listened to this from the album, and not just the video - the sonics on the real track are exquisite.

[@Gavrev]

Always loved this track.. "Song from the Big Chair" is a brilliant album. A funny little anecdote attached to this one.. I always presumed since the 80's that since they were from Southern England this video was shot on location somewhere close to where these lads are from. As it turns out it was shot on campus at the University of Toronto, a mere couple of blocks away from the hotel I stayed in when I visited. If I'd have known I would've swung by and taken the place in a little.. The 80's had some interesting creativity between the feel of the 60's and 70's sent through a prism of new technology and times in which people dug deep into all the feels. Keep your romantic side alive Aileen!

[@Doskias_]

What a band. Great great songs! Thx for reaction! Greetings from Poland.

[@g0019c]

Another entertaining song from a great band!! 😮

[@timengland91]

Great reaction Aileen as always. This is the way we all think of you ✌️ hope you are having a wonderful day 🫶

[@darkjedi447]

One of my favorite memories of the 80s was listening to this song on the Radio! Great memories there🙂❤️🇨🇦

[@EUGENEGarcia-l4i]

nice to see you smile when you react.....

[@Kuesel68]

The whole album Songs from the Big Chair is fire. It's one of the albums that shaped the 80s like Welcome to the Pleasure Dome by Frankie Goes to Hollywood where jazz, prog, pop, disco, and post-punk fuse into a late new wave sound that is absolutely timeless. Hot tip: listen to the whole album! I know that Seeds of Love is a kind of popular favourite neo-hippie album, but this one here has much more depth and musicality.

[@NoahMalec-fn9gd]

You always make my day better with your reactions so keep up the good work.

[@TheStacanova]

Definitely, “Sowing the Seeds of Love” has to be next! It’s different than what you’ve heard from them so far.

[@doorofnight87]

Another great song and a great reaction!

[@seandobson6221]

I’m 48 and still rock these guys the 80s produced the GREATEST MUSIC OF ALL TIME!