FIRST TIME HEARING Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World REACTION

[@MattSingh1]

*Michael Jackson loved this song so much he used its baseline in 'The Way You Make Me Feel' two years later in 1987.*

[@vincentamoura5474]

Bro what an info !

[@direnova6284]

I've heard this a thousand times and it never gets old, it always lifts me up.

[@CragusMaximus]

This song never fails to make me feel better. Nostalgic and pleasant

[@derrickrose4233]

Couldn't agree more!

[@markzuck8486]

It's a great song when a centering of perspective is needed 😊

[@rorybartlett2547]

I love this song so much

[@kristyshortridge4968]

I think you'd like "Shout" by Tears for Fears. Good song!

[@lorrainewylie6975]

Yep totally 100% agree

[@m.94]

Great*

[@Luke_boy_77]

And by Disturbed

[@natashab3412]

& mad world

[@tracybeetem3824]

Head over heels and Shout are a must from Tears for Fears

[@natashab3412]

& mad world!

[@kevinl2578]

One of the best songs ever created, if I had a choice to only listen to one song this would be it, I listen to this song literally everyday lol, head over heels and shout are also great, btw there touring right now and just released a new album called the Tipping Point due out February 25 I'm going to see them in concert in June and if you think they look young here wait till you see them now lol, great reaction btw love watching you guys

[@ralphyboy63]

This was one of three songs that really brought me back to the 80's, the other two was lessons in love by level 42 & hold me now by the Thompson Twins!

[@kevinl2578]

@@ralphyboy63 yes I agree Hold Me Now has now become one of my favorite songs heard it when I was I kid probably 25 years ago until a few months I heard it probably listened to a hundred times in a few days lol then I bought the vinyl

[@kevinl2578]

@Heavenly Sonshine pretty funny that song was written in 85 and how relevant it is today even more than ever

[@nedeast6845]

Almost agree...except i think their 1981 song Mad World just pips it for a great video and brilliant lyrics; it is the poetry you wish you could have written

[@kerryn6714]

They were on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert today (25/02/22). Its on KZbin, check it out. They still got it ✌

[@gingers.5933]

Love their album "Songs from the Big Chair", not a bad song on it.

[@dannycasson1551]

Incredible band back after 17 years with a new record dropping this month. They’re also on tour this summer. Roland Orzabal lost his wife due to illness and part of this LP was written with her in mind. Especially the title track The Tipping Point. They’re coming here. Already got my tickets! 🎟

[@laraina_c2798]

I got my tickets too!

[@dannycasson1551]

@@laraina_c2798 where are you seeing them?

[@poeslanding]

This was just considered new wave back then. Synth pop term came much later. This video was filmed in Palm Springs, Cabazon, and Desert Hot Springs just north of Palm Springs.

[@BigMikeDTW]

They were 24 when this album was released. Insane talent at such a young age. They’ve got a new album coming out later this month.

[@Jedicake]

The riffs in Head Over Heels makes it one of favorite songs of all time. TfF is so good

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

Me too! ❤️

[@kerryn6714]

Its the shuffling beat that gets me 😊

[@salsorrentino100]

The song from Tears for Fears that I think you will enjoy the most is "Sowing the Seeds of Love" Great song and great video.

[@poppad331]

Great song, very Beatles in style

[@jenniferfoster1692]

@@poppad331 My favorite Tears for Fears song

[@poppad331]

@@jenniferfoster1692 mine too

[@PianoDentist]

agree. Love the lyrics and the Beatles'esque feel to the song. "It's time to eat all your words, swallow your pride, open your eyes! "

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

These guys were huge in the mid 80s when I went to high school. They are still touring today.

[@anncopson6615]

Another great British band.

[@RandomJane104]

The name Tears for Fears comes from Primal Scream therapy. Both of the main band members were into that as teens and young adults. Tears For Fears is a phenomenal band with many styles. Excellent live performances. They started out as Post-Punk moved to New Wave/Synthpop (like most post-punk bands did in the mid-80's) but also threw in some jazz, and then went into Beatlesesque rock. They just released 3 new songs for an album being released next week ("Tipping Point", "No Small Thing" and "Break The Man.") The songs overal are in keeping with their signature sound but are a more modern take. But one song starts as a folk/country soung and progresses to a sort of chaotic rock sound.

[@geoffmorrow9155]

“Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back…”

[@stevecrisell108]

Pure Quality right there, can't go wrong with T.F.F. they've got a New Album out 24th Feb.

[@scorpiothegreat1]

“Head over Heels” and “Shout”!!!!!!

[@マシュードーラン]

There’s so many genres of every style of music. The more you search and dig the more you find. Stay hungry!

[@BrianKapellusch]

If you've ever seen the movie "Real Genius" (which you should), it's the closing song when the credits roll

[@nicebluejay]

is that the popcorn scene right??

[@kobrien2424]

Love that movie!! Such a classic 80's flick!!

[@kimtalley4496]

Shout, Head over Heals, & Seeds Of Love are 3 more ya'll should react to.

[@El-Tejano]

One of the all time greats. In fact they just came out with 2 new songs & hope they release a whole album. "Head Over Heels" is another tune by them that definitely needs a listen

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Sowing the Seeds of Love and Head Over Heels..great Tears for Fears!

[@descendantoffools9767]

The guitar player Roland Orzabal went solo in 1993 under the Tears For Fears name and his first album Elemental is great from top to bottom.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

I had a cassette tape of Tears For Fears for a long time. Don’t know what happened to it. Still one of my favorite groups! Besides this song, “Shout” is a good song by them.

[@norkannen]

My at the time 2 year old daughter demanded Shout every time we went for a ride in the car. So the cassette was in the player in the car for a couple years. Just occasionally swapped with Nena - 99 luftballons cassette 😂

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

@@norkannen … Oh, I remember “99luftballoons”! I like it too!

[@revaflowers3115]

I love "Woman In Chains" by them.Lots of synthesizers in their music.

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

That’s a great one! ❤️

[@janeparfitt65]

One of my favourite songs of all time. They so grab you. This song is One of my make me feel good inside songs. I love them still. ❤'

[@Mainecoonlady.]

80s British Pop. Oh you have no idea how many incredible Brits made great dance club pop songs. Every Friday night, after working all week. Big Hair, makeup, tight jeans or itty bitty dress and 4 inch heels. We danced, we drank, and made out til dawn. It was the best time to be young. ❤️

[@meganalves9967]

Awww nothing like the 80’s great song takes me back to my early childhood

[@completecharleston7142]

That Simon Cowell is a beast on drums. My favorite by them is "Head Over Heels", great video AND there is a 'literal video' that is totally amazing.

[@ronaldlee7566]

That was Manny Elias not Simon Cowell.

[@JG-xt1nr]

It’s neither. Though both are great drummers. It’s a Linn drum machine

[@completecharleston7142]

@@JG-xt1nr ummm, that was a joke, because the drummer LOOKS like Simon - apparently went over the heads

[@wulfie4693]

80's was different 👌React to Blue Eyes by Yo Yo. I can send you the English lyrics version I listen to. Its a classic of his

[@k4k912]

Rico defo check out Blue Eyes and Brown Rang. They kinda follow each other like sequels

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

This song was featured in the movie "Real Genius" not sure what other movies they used it in. The ":Synth Pop" was from the synthesizers they used.

[@YTVB4]

God, how I appreciate it now that I grew up with music from the 70's, 80's and half 90's 🤗. So much diversity in music, real shit, no auto tune, voices that could sing, lots of instruments, so many, many great artists. Enjoy your ride through the 80's and more 😉.

[@scotty7174]

Sowing the seeds of love is a great Tears for Fears track.

[@norkannen]

Tears for fears ran on repeat on cassette player in car in 85/86 2 yr old daughter demanded it 😂😎

[@BYUBOY33]

Born in 86. And I can admit that the mid 80s has probably the most diverse music we ever saw before...and we will ever see again. So much creativity man it's crazy.

[@derekv6479]

One of my favorite songs of all time. The song's sound and feeling and video imagery are like a distillation of that decade for me.

[@iliketowatch.]

(00:16) I think that a term used more often than "syn-pop" is "synth-pop." The "synth" refers to synthesizers which emerged as a popular instrument in bands in the early 1980s. When synthesizers were first used in popular music (60s and 70s) they were usually played like a keyboard and they accompanied the usual instruments (guitar, drums, etc). A development that made bands made up entirely of synthesizers possible was the emergence of MIDI. MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interfaceface. It allowed individual synthesizers to be connected and to play in synchronization together.

[@davidmackeown6773]

This brings back my youth. Song was always on here in Ireland. Classic.

[@tblightningbolt8902]

I really like your channel. You have a beautiful, laid back vibe. Not loud, desperate and anxious like many KZbinrs. Keep that energy man. World needs more of it

[@MorrisB1971]

Nothing beats the music and music videos of the 1980s!!! Just simply an amazing time to live in as a kid teen and college student. Please take me back!!!

[@thecocktailoasis1849]

This band and their discography will allow you to peer into the psychology of the 80s in such a beautiful way. In my opinion it’s about finding love of humanity in the most troubling of times. It made me a better person.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

In the comedy-drama TV series 'Psych', lead character Shawn Spenser frequently made reference to his favorite band: Tears For Fears. After the band was mentioned in the show a few times, Curt Smith (main singer in this video) became a returning guest on the series, playing himself three times. He also wrote & performed a Christmas-themed version of the series opening theme song for one episode. He was fun to see on the show. I recommend checking out those episodes.

[@Bravespop]

I first heard this song in the mid 80s when I was a computer science major in college. My friends and I went to see a movie called, "Real Genius" which was about tech nerds like us. The song was the outro at the end of the movie, and I was hooked on the song. It's been something I keep coming back to from time-to-time, ever since. Timeless classic. You should also react to "Head Over Heels" by TFF.

[@joshuavanhoozer1518]

This is one of their best songs and it’s my favorite of theirs besides Head over Heels

[@franklynbarker576]

The anthem of the 80’s right there.

[@tracylw]

I went to see the meaning behind this song and this what I found on Google Song was written during the Cold War era However, what the track is about in general is the lust for power and control and the destructive consequences which manifest as a result. Thus it is also believed that “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” contains references to George Orwell's classic book 1984. Then I found this "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" was banned for broadcast by the BBC for the duration of the first Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) due to the song's political themes. I never knew any of this.

[@ryancampbell8618]

Another cool video is the "Mad World" video that Curt Smith(the guy with the ponytail) and his daughter, Diva, did a couple of years ago.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

I agree that was excellent.

[@fridaylong2812]

It's 35+ years old. They were young, they were both born in the summer of '61, and this came out in '85.

[@notsogood9449]

Ok… now y’all have to react to - Spandau Ballet “True”. It came out in 1983.

[@CragusMaximus]

Might be seeing them on 19th July. My mum loves them. Classic songs. UK fan here

[@erlstone]

for me it's so California... was release while I was living LA and was a big hit... and the clip is SoCal

[@scifimonkey3]

New album just days away after 18 years break. Such a brilliant duo who have done their own individual thing but are just amazing when they come together.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

BTW, their most iconic song is "Head over Heels". Facts. There's an older YT'er, Rick Beato, and he does a thing, called "What makes this song Great". As an experienced player and producer, he's a wellspring of rock ephemera. You'll grow, watching people like him. I love you guys, and want to support the channel by sharing with you and seeing you develop into the BEST version of yourselves. R

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

This is one of my favorite songs of the 1980s. Tears for Fears had a whole bunch of great songs, and they are still touring and recording today! They are about to release their first album in 17 years in about one week. If you want to check out a brand new Tears for Fears song, I suggest 'The Tipping Point.'

[@KasiaZ]

one of my all time fave songs, always on my road trip playlist ;)

[@wrwill2515]

All there songs were just incredible and to hear it that year in my life was just awesome. I’m glad to see young ones just enjoy music of this kind

[@texashookem22]

You definitely do need to check out Shout like everyone else is saying, but don’t sleep on Sowing The Seeds of Love, it’s a vibe!!

[@paulgatton1785]

Yes----check out "Shout" and "Head Over Heels" !!

[@brianbosecke3676]

Another great song by Tears for Fears is 'Woman in Chains', my favourite by them, very smooth 👍

[@jono8884]

Check out their songs Woman in Chains - Shout - Advice for The Young at Heart, Elemental, Good Night Song...so many. They have a NEW album coming out 2/25/22.....check out The Tipping Point

[@chrislc35]

best 80s band i think, so many hits. songs like "shout" head over heels" are great. also just released new music for 1st time in almost 20years, and its good.

[@yacmoued4947]

Head Over Heels and Shout and Woman In Chains By Tears For Fears

[@beaujac311]

Life with Recklezz:. Hey don't fall them telling you what genre. Listen with your own ears like you did with this song. You said it sounded more like R&B and I totally agree. Sounded somewhat like 60's music with an 80's update.

[@paulatreides6779]

The best song for driving, one of the best ever.

[@tricia8727]

This song just has the feeling of freedom in it. Best song to cruise to on a beautiful scenic road with shades on just chillin and soaking in the moment. It's a whole vibe ❤

[@venvnco6259]

This song fits 2022 more than ever.

[@smg3253]

Recommend Shout, Pale Shelter, Mad World, Head over Heels and Sewing the Seeds of Love. They are releasing a new album this month and touring during the summer. I have tickets and I’m so excited to see them.

[@captainboromir6958]

This style of music just hits different. Cool thing is that this genre is making a comeback, it's called Synthwave now. Some examples you could check out are the songs Out Of Time by Kalax and Automatic Call by Nina.

[@loridanarandolph2648]

Shout and Woman In Chains, Live version. It's an incredible song

[@hahatoldyouso]

Michael Jackson sampled that bassline for 'The Way You Make Me Feel'

[@matthewluna727]

You seem to have an ear for music.. here’s additional 5 songs that are 🔥 1. Slightly stupid - wise man 2. Pepper - stormtrooper 3, jimmy buffet - Jamaica mistaka 4. DJ quick - dollars n sense 5. Jackson brown - doctor my eyes

[@ecgodsmack86]

Have yall done Head over heels or Shout yet? Tears for Fears are soild 80s classics

[@tracylw]

I remember hearing this back in the 80s when i was kid. Talk about going down memory lane

[@susanpeters5392]

From England ....luv TEARS FOR FEARS ...sooo underrated x

[@standurinski8611]

You’d have to be living under a rock not have heard this song lol. Never heard a bad song from these guys. They spun at least 2 certified masterpieces “Head Over Heels “ and “Sowing the Seeds of Love”.

[@MountainMan.]

This is one of the biggest hits of the 80's

[@ronwilliams6565]

Great lead vocals and a nice guitar solo.Its a winner ! The blonde is cute but doesn't talk much..lol

[@samuelrossmesa1430]

Pls also check out their "Sowing The Seeds Of Love", "Advice For The Young At Heart", "Shout", "The Way You Are", "Laid So Low", "Mothers Talk", and "Woman In Chains".

[@leroyrs]

That’ s such an iconic 80s song. Head over Heels, Shout, Mad World, Pale Shelter are other bangers by TFF.

[@CBGB_1977]

Head Over Heels = heaven in a song.

[@sda6691]

That was our class song my senior year of high school...1985...thanks for the memories!! ❤️

[@dominiquesilva2070]

Shout and Head Over Heals are amazing songs from them too

[@youngcruz1627]

The girls was just like “ ya , ya, ya”

[@kevinsteelflex7371]

Yeah she doesnt give a shit lol

[@juliusfranklin9780]

One my favorite feel good songs we had in the 80s!!!

[@Guy-lo3ld]

Hi yu guys would really enjoy their song and video for Shout. It was a very big hit in the mid eighties!

[@aimanla5602]

everytime i listening to this songs i must be felt like i had a time machine i wanted to going back to past 😢😢

[@Roh_Echt]

*Try their song "Mad World."*

[@Heydoesanybodywannalaugh]

After you listen to Mad World, check out the Pentatonix cover of Mad World. Each is insanely good but different.

[@kimtalley4496]

My introduction 2 this song was from the movie Real Genius starring Val Kilmer.

[@ryanwilson9709]

Sowing the seeds of love is a banger

[@joelwilliams8887]

It looks like she cried...This music will do that to you. It's genuine and that's what makes it speak.

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

I used to HATE tears for fears when I was younger.. somewhere in my late 20s, I totally flip-flopped, and now I LOVE them.. especially this song.

[@davidholbrooke4379]

Another great band from the UK!

[@jamesalexander5623]

That relentless Bass!

[@BailaMorena4Eva]

An 80s gem. The era with the best pop songs.

[@shawnfate2656]

They have a new album coming out this month, next you should try Head Over Heels......

[@gailsimmons5270]

My youngest daughter and I have tickets to see these guys in June. I never got to see them live so I am stoked!😎

[@alexbrowngaming6038]

The amount of nostalgia thinking about being a kid playing Saints Row 2 flying a helicopter over rainy Stillwater and this song would come on the radio. Legit gives me goosebumps every single time

[@norkannen]

They are also just as good today 😎

[@lfcgero35]

Top 80s band very underated and highly talented both singing and playing instruments. I highly recommend tears for fears shout live everybody will ask for the original but the live version with the orchestra bank up is amazing. Top reaction once again love watching you listen to songs i grew up listening to as a kid. Another one which is off topic and very underated old rap tune by 2pac called Only fear of death which has no hook , chorus or verse just straight ripping all the way through. Its a real banger. Slainte from ireland and i certainly appreciate your time and effort my friend. Top reaction channel.

[@smackeye]

Nice reaction, great to see this song is still alive and kicking all these years later. Hard to believe it's nearly 40 years old. I would say, I wouldn't get too concerned about what genre this song is, or what genre TFF are - or what genre any other band or artist are really... they're all just labels really and nobody wants to be pigeonholed to one particular thing, and a good song is a good song right? Liked and subbed.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

You are in for a reat treat. These guys are sort of post- punk progressive, synth pop. Beautiful vocals and lyrics.