Tears For Fears - Badman's Song (Live at Knebworth)

Tears For Fears
Badman's Song (The Seeds of Love)
Live at Knebworth
1990

[@richardkeijzer8505]

Tears for fears are one of the most underrated bands ever and this has to be one the most underrated songs ever.

[@tff369]

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[@jabbadyda9059]

how are they underrated? they achieved worldwide success with their music

[@DanFernandesBenficaSaint]

It’s shit, that’s why it’s underrated.

[@Rondo2ooo]

Overrated comment for another misuse of "underrated".

[@gogoyubari366]

What makes you believe they're underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey from every citizen of the world? Please explain.

[@montanezonemusic]

Probably the best "80's" band from the 80's.

[@dougdrazga4461]

Oleta put this band on another level ... and kudos to Curt and Roland for plucking her out of that jazz club. So glad she was able to get on a stage like this.

[@MasterCoachUniversity]

talking about range

[@joeyboedeker2047]

OUTSTANDING!!!!

[@elacris126]

Em 2023 ouvindo essa música linda!

[@Kayayeem]

When the time machine gets invented this is where I’m heading first!

[@paulbergner9713]

I have never heard this song before...I am blown away. What a masterpiece! They were SO MUCH more than just your typical 80's band!

[@frasolm-1966]

Yep, for sure. From the album Seeds of love, 1989. In 2023 it still sounds incredible!

[@SalixNigra2]

When I think of Roland, this is the Roland I see in my mind's eye. Forever, frozen in time.

[@rebeccarosehirschfield7386]

In my mind’s eye - One little woman; one little man: Funny how time flies…

[@theolamp5312]

For 11 minutes they rule the world. Jazz, Pop & Rock all at the same time. And, kudos to Oleta. Most of the times - the most famous song by a band isn't their best song.

[@AndreLuis-gz4yr]

Oleta!!!

[@ankihansen2489]

I agree, fuck "Everybody want to rule the world"!

[@BrunoHuerta24]

Anki Hansen :( It’s a great song too

[@Raurt]

Always been my absolute favorite. OMG, Oleta!!

[@Slightly_Bedraggled]

@@ankihansen2489 I agree 100% with Theo but slow down there ✋😂

[@jomaka]

The Seeds of Love album is one of the greatest rock albums of the 20th Century. Period.

[@rodrigof.r.desouza3587]

Roland's voice was at it's finest at this performance! And Oleta Adams! ❤

[@joseislanio8910]

That's my favourite tff song, and this is my favourite live performance

[@marcosgobira4719]

What a wonderful timbre of voice!

[@liamsmom6177]

I never, ever tire of hearing this song. Absolutely incredible.

[@babylonsister118]

Agreed! It's just perfect!

[@wannababrit]

At their absolute pinnacle here. Indescribable brilliance in musicianship from every aspect and definitely not lacking in visual appeal. The death of their drummer was devastating.

[@gavking4917]

My mate and producer Neil Taylor the very young lead guitarist on this . Our new single I Really Care is released 23Nov 2023. Hear it for his amazing solo.

[@barrythebloke592]

As brilliant as this track was on the album, it goes truly supersonic here. Just staggering - not a weak link anywhere. Vocally and instrumentally top notch. What a band!

[@markabfalter7569]

Well said

[@RussHolder]

I play this song for my "uninitiated" friends and ask them who they think it is. Some may say "that guy's voice seems familiar", but all are blown away when I tell them it's Tears for Fears. Not exactly what people would expect after Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World.

[@theruckman]

agree 100%

[@frasolm-1966]

Shout and Everybody are great songs, but this is on a totally different level of brilliance!

[@nadjadee2001]

The singing Roland does at 8:32 is shocking and amazing.

[@Portoinfinitivo]

All his singing is shockingly amazing :)

[@lb4367]

9:25 is incredible too. When I played this back in the 90’s I thought that was a harmonica! Go Roland!

[@jabbadyda9059]

@@lb4367 same thing, i was wondering what was happening whilst listening the studio version, it was such a weird noise at first but also a pleasing one. I was amazed once i checked out this live version and he sang it like on the studio version. My skin crawls each time i hear this part of the song

[@stevem-h3562]

Isn it just :-) thats where his operatic background really pays off....

[@Trouble-Clef]

I agree. His vocal range is unbelievable! He’s so underrated!

[@sajohnmello]

To be there live, what a legendary memorable experience.

[@btl743]

That hair, Roland. That hair...awesome.

[@dannyvu8304]

This is a song Roland wrote about a true event wherein he overheard his band members vilify him in a hotel room # 628 via bedroom wall during the “Big Chair” tour so apparently he is the “BADMAN.” How he came up with the lyrics, melody, and rhythm are nothing short of brilliance.

[@alvinburrell]

Man, this is what live music is all about - it contains everything you would want!

[@mr.anything424]

Their talent and workmanship are outstanding

[@federipal]

Roland and Oleta, what a huge voice!!!

[@lucyennemartin5463]

OMG ! Roland At the top of his male beauty. What a singer, what a songwriter , what a man . ❤

[@pammyb1316]

I so agree

[@mariaangelesprana]

I am sooo in love with the 90's Roland ❤❤❤❤

[@pamelamorrell1115]

Un-bloody-believable. Goosebumps on my goosebumps. The most underrated song in history. A masterpiece performance too 🥰

[@davevg6177]

Everyone is absolutely top in their instruments, they're killing it. And the lady in the congas OMG 😱 are you serious?. Such a beautiful piece of art.

[@tff369]

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[@maggysalas7744]

Roland my Crush forever!!! His amazing voice, smile, hair, moves, how play (make LOVE) the guitar, charism, Genius... Etc, etc 😍😍😍 touch my heart and soul!!

[@mskeisha23]

When Roland smiles...😍😍😍

[@peterbeauregard5096]

The great Jimmy Copley on drums.

[@kentbyron7608]

Thank you!🎉😊❤

[@jamestyson9929]

@@kentbyron7608 same "who is his drummer" guy was perfect for this live band

[@sajohnmello]

Oleta! ❤

[@MsMars.]

Oh 1990, you were so good to me. We were all so young then. Full of hope and promise. Nothing hurt. Except our feelings. And Oleta was touring with TFF!!! Such a gem. Cut to today--we are all wiser and our focus is not on our own selfish selves, but on the people that are important to us...raising good, ethical humans. It's not about just US anymore. The music of our past still lures us back though. We need to connect to a time when the stakes were'nt so high. Roland, OMG, that voice. That smile. Even though you were tortured--THAT SMILE. And Kurt, your velvet pipes rolled over our brains and soothed us.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Looks very recent but it’s 33 years ago!!! I remember recording this from the TV in 1990!

[@ricardoapablaza]

y porque no lo subes

[@ralphsmith3529]

OMG! This was such a tight band! The arrangements are terrific! Oleta Adams added a whole new dimension to their sound! Briliant!

[@SprolesThe2024]

This is such an extraordinary performance. Oleta elevates this song incredibly, both with her voice, and her skills on the piano. And I love the way her voice meshes with Roland, especially on the 2nd time through the chorus.

[@darkt800pepe]

One of the best songs writed of all time... georgeous...

[@Pentoute45]

Hats off for the drummer. Filling-up Manu Katché's shoes (Manu recorded the studio version) is not an easy thing. Well done Sir.

[@danhawkins77]

Didn’t know that, thank you. Being a drummer and Peter Gabriel fan, like MK very much. Artiste with the drums

[@simonnunn7808]

Drummer is the wonderful Jimmy Copley who left us recently, far too soon. 😢

[@bluest1524]

7:40 Roland scratches an itch I can hardly begin to describe.

[@pammyb1316]

This song is the sh:t! This is my jam! The whole band is on point and Roland looks awesome here! This is what music is about..

[@davechae5890]

Beautiful 😍🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶😄

[@ustuppy]

Peak Tears. Musical history made with this song.

[@marcelortfontenelle3081]

Oleta Adams voice and piano parts are wonderfull.

[@jonasbarbery7193]

Going to California live concert is my all time favorite.

[@marachenqa2]

Pure Quality. No detail was overlooked.

[@elisabetealexandrecamalion7817]

Incrível.. Curt e Roland são que nem café com leite.. Delícia

[@marklendhurst1193]

I love how the sun came out after the rain on this performance.

[@judyjacques4245]

This will always be my favorite TFF song, but there is some pretty brilliant music on their Tipping Point album too. If you haven’t heard it, listen to My Demons. Super cool song with a Depeche Mode vibe

[@larhondita]

This song... Man were these guys underrated.

[@ellaineparis]

The best 11 minutes of my life!

[@Slightly_Bedraggled]

And if you watch it again it will be the best 22 minutes of your life 😂

[@Jimmyjamsays....]

Yikes....I'm sorry

[@ellaineparis]

@@Jimmyjamsays.... you don't have to agree with me

[@Jimmyjamsays....]

@@ellaineparis Has nothing to do with agreeing with you. It's not like I could disagree with you anyway, I don't know anything about you. I was just saying it's sad that this video (as good as it is) is the highlight of your life imo

[@ellaineparis]

@@Jimmyjamsays.... sure, this could be highlight of my life but i just remember i made this comment a year ago by your comment. i was just saying that i did not regret watching this 11-minute video, not in a literal meaning and i may say that again on other things. i hope that's clear

[@Trouble-Clef]

Such an awesome song! I could listen again and again and… And Roland’s vocal range is unbelievable! And the super-talented Oleta Adams slams it out of the park! This band is so tight, truly professional. Live is where you’ll hear the truth. And where you’ll hear the mistakes, but there are none. The playing is perfection. I hope now that they’re touring again they make it this way! 🎸

[@KimNorko]

Totally awesome!!!

[@dannyvu6669]

Is this the smoothest and most rhythmic song ever made or is it just me? We all know how good Oleta is but I didn’t know Roland’s voice was so good until I saw this video.

[@richardkeijzer8505]

Totally agreed. Probably my favorite song.

[@barbynewton714]

I so wish i had been there, I feel so cheated.. I still follow them, I would follow them to heaven...Roland is like heaven in my perspective!

[@Rodrigo-wu3xi]

know that feel, bro. =)

[@bernlin2000]

Certainly one of TFFs most technically-brilliant songs, wow!!

[@marcosgomes8156]

5:42 roland kkkkkkkk😍😘

[@kristenguardado1783]

WOW!! I have listened to and watched this over and over. WHAT AN AMAZING SONG w/Oleta or not. I love Roland, but Curt deserves proper respect for his bass skills as well. Damn, what a performance!

[@cecilingram6018]

About time someone said that thank you 😊

[@stevem-h3562]

Considering Pino Palladino played the album track. Not the easiest bass player in the world to keep up with.

[@shinjy07]

Outstanding! Mind-blowing performance! TFF Forever!

[@roselle3164]

Roland Orzabal um espetáculo de voz, charme e beleza, que homem lindo arfff 😍😛🎶🇧🇷 assistindo em junho/ 2021🙋🏼‍♀️

[@tff369]

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[@drumchunky]

My favorite TFF song - amazing performance. Had the cassette from this show and wore out rewinding this one over and over again.

[@mattgreen5720]

Shout out to the late, great Jimmy Copley and of course to Manu who played on the recording.

[@gummygoo2]

This honestly makes me wonder why I had to be born into the 21st century. But oh well I should be going to see Tears in May (2018) I absolutely adore this song, expecially live, they put on such great performances.

[@stevem-h3562]

I saw 'em on that tour as well, at Blenheim Palace. A lot of water under the bridge in the intervening years and the previous time I saw them on the Happy Ending tour a decade earlier was the only gig I've ever come close to walking out of halfway through, as it felt like a real contract filler and just going through the motions, which was a profound disappointment. the Orzabal of 2018 and now is a very different man and on that Greatest Hits tour seemed somewhat elsewhere at times or at least in the moment enough to be truly present in the performance... and has looked after his voice very very very well.

[@aragingopedia]

All in our life arrives at the end! For me it was a pity to see Tears For Fears disappear from the stage after having reached the perfection. The added value of Oleta Adams was the best artistic moment of the group. Even today there is who thinks that their music was "commercial". Their music was, at least, PROFESSIONAL...

[@monicaambrose9044]

Oleta Adams‼️ The greatest, her voice and pianist ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Pieriv]

one of the best moments ever in pop rock

[@markabfalter7569]

Agreed, it's right there, and awesome guitar work by underrated Neil Taylor

[@ninat1593]

One of my favourite bands

[@duanatopduana5309]

A young´s Rolland and Curt on a stage. It was a great performance... And this song , ooohhh my ... it´s one of the best songs of TFF ... amazing .

[@charmedenigma]

I've always thought Tears For Fears were one of the great bands of the 80's & 90's but, in my opinion, they did their best work with Oleta Adams!

[@hoosierfatha]

A friend of mine in the late Eighties Interviewed these Guys About there upcoming Album Sewing the seeds of love and all they could talk About was Oleta Adams and getting back to instrumental music instead of the Synth pop they were doing(still great music)... Great album... Awesome song live...

[@nanaalmeida4038]

Roland is magical ❤️❤️❤️ 8:29 perfect Voice❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cicabb76]

I watch this video over and over and over again... can[t get enough!!!!! ROLAND is GOD!!!!

[@jessm1437]

This is so good - as soon as it finished I had to press replay In my head there is a mirror Amen

[@carlofrusciante9979]

everytime I come back to this song I have it mumbling in my brains for days in a row. In my head there is a mirror too...

[@progmeup]

8:40 - RO's not a normal human !!!!

[@KillerKev1961]

Good lord! Oleta (piano) has a great vocal range. Love the gospel influence

[@kathikai2000]

This is an amazing song and there are few with Roland’s voice and the somersaults he can do with it!

[@ccpa7146]

This is their best tune, and wonderfully performed here.....

[@auditoryarmory]

Jamworthy as hell! this entire band is amazing!!!

[@ceciliateruel8104]

I love Roland❤️

[@nnyradio]

Don't get no better. All time Top 10 Live performance!

[@lucilamy1996]

Essa música me lembra os finais de semana de 1991 (eu tinha por volta de 10 anos), quando eu ia com meus pais todo sábado na vídeolocadora e alugava o VHS do Knebworth Festival só pra assistir a parte do Tears For Fears e cantar junto com o Roland Orzabal entre 8:27 e 10:36 (eu ficava imitando ele, principalmente na frase "I'm in trouble every step of the way" 😁😅😂)

[@myztikaalx]

Best line in the song!

[@pedrohcardoso79]

Such a gorgeous song isnt?

[@kirksings]

This entire Album is sheer genius and one of my all time favorites. ❤😊

[@ImallamaToo]

Anyone notice Roland sounds a lot like Hank Williams Jr at the very beginning of the song? I love Badman's Song live so freaking much. They got their jam on! One of the most vastly underrated bands ever. Their range and diversity is unmatched. The young'uns should take notice what REAL talent sounds like! Excellent job, guys!!

[@markabfalter7569]

Agreed! Harder to find real talent in commercial music now

[@pedrovicnt_]

He sounds like stewie for some reason

[@josecarreramerino5290]

and Oletha Adams..I have no words!

[@rickmerchant4443]

Recorded it on cassette the day of off the radio. LOVE seeing it live with better audio. WISH i could find the entire TFF set Wish i could've seen this tour.... EVERY song kicks A**

[@naughtmoses]

There's a CD of Knebworth '90 which has this & several other T4F tunes on it, as well as the highlights of the other acts' performances.

[@Neville007]

The whole TFF set is available in good quality, just not officially. Check out bootleg sites.

[@andrezzaparlatore2256]

Esse foi um show apoteótico! O melhor de todos! parece que eles estavam se exorcizando de todos os medos do que iriam enfrentar no futuro! Roland, se superou em tudo! Dançou, brincou, interagiu com todos, e alem de deliciar a todos com sua voz impecável , afinadíssima, se divertiu cantando com as meninas do backvocal. Lindo..amado e eterno..meu amor infinito por TEARS FOR FEARS e oro pra que nunca mais se separem!!!!

[@seth6309]

Estiveram aqui e nem me dei conta há alguns anos atrás,este show parece ser antigo eles estão bem mais novos!

[@maggysalas7744]

Contagiosa su sonrisa, su alegría. Me fascina Roland!!!! 😍😍😍

[@PBVS08]

@@maggysalas7744 te apoyo!!! me encanta Roland

[@karlatrigueiro6906]

@@maggysalas7744 hermoso

[@karlatrigueiro6906]

Lindo, fenomenal, que homem

[@jabbadyda9059]

Man oleta adams is such a great singer, so happy they decided to work together with her

[@ArnonRicardo]

Não sei quantas vezes já escutei essa música essa semana, mas já é amais ouvida no meu spotify. Eles estavam muito inspirados nesse show. Simplesmente espetacular. O baixo e as vozes, tudo impecável!

[@uzpuz]

best track ever

[@chevelle6268]

I always liked TFF. But this performance made me love them. ❤

[@lililily3537]

❤ Rolnad Orzabal ❤🎶🎵🎼✌️🤗🌷🌱🩵 the Man...the voice 😊❤

[@someonesomewhere18]

Love the Goodbye Jumbo T-Shirt the guitarist is wearing. Fantastic song, and the drummer deserves a shout-out.

[@atenir365]

Roland Roland Roland ,ayy this men is ❤🔥

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

Still one of my favourite songs (48 yr old)!

[@cristovaomenezes3863]

Any other band performs with this excellency like these guys. Surreal

[@jptp27]

as a kid, my dad bought a dvd copy of this concert, and we would watch it all the time. now im all grown up and am a musician myself, cant helped but be amazed as i can appreciate the music better now and at the same time feel nostalgic to it. havent really followed tears for fears throughout their career but i feel like this is one of the best performances ever from their career

[@matteocarta3853]

Simply awesome

[@raystroud2707]

My love and appreciation of this song and performance is mitigated by the horror of seeing all that rain on the beautful grand piano!!!!

[@prettyyoungthingpyt5015]

Look at Roland make love to that guitar 🎸.. @7.51 Pure ecstasy!! Love this man and his music. Too bad I lost touch for 20 years..sad.

[@maggysalas7744]

La vida es un ciclo desde el minuto 7:37 😍

[@faunoram]

this band was so incredibly tight you could cut the air where they make pauses amazing musicianship !

[@simonhodgetts6530]

An era of pop music sadly lost.....real music, real musicians and superb songs.......where did it go so wrong?

[@Altenholz]

Gifted musicians!

[@MarcoWriedt]

"Pop" music used to be classy and musical....with real instruments and good musicians... well THIS isn´t really Pop Music...but it was popular...;) well you all know what I mean :) awesome song and amazing album!

[@swtsoph]

Powerful song! Oleta, you're a musical goddess!