FIRST TIME HEARING TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT REACTION

[@MRoyClark]

Great reaction! You pretty much nailed it. The lyrics to "Shout" (1984/US#1, UK#4) were inspired by Arthur Janov's concept of Primal Therapy, more popularly known as Primal Scream Therapy. It's also where they got the name for their band, Tears for Fears - which is really the core duo of Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal. They bonded over their love of synthesizers and popular psychology. Their first album bore this out, with morose pop songs set to early Synthpop bloops and bleeps. It's quite good and has aged better than some of their later stuff, honestly. The Hurting (1983/US#73, UK#1) did poorly in the US but quite well overseas. It yielded a clutch of UK hits, including "Mad World" (1982/UK#3 - which was covered by Michael Andrews ft. Gary Jules and became a huge international hit in 2003). There was also "Change" (1983/US#73/UK#4) and "Pale Shelter" (1983/UK#5), all three Top5 hits on UK radio. There was also a minor, non-album single, "The Way You Are" (1983/UK#24) that the band has tried to distance themselves from, as the sound is a bit peppier than their usual fare and was done to please their record label. "Shout" was a preview of the second album Songs from the Big Chair (1985/US#1, UK#2), which finally broke them out in the US. It was a huge-selling and huge-sounding album. It really exemplifies the mid-80s in so many ways. Other gigantic hits from that one include "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (1985/US#1, UK#2) and "Head over Heels" (1985/US#3, UK#12). "Mothers Talk" was a minor hit (1986/US#27, UK#14) as was "I Believe" (1985/UK#23), but the whole album plays beautifully as a seamless suite. Their third album The Seeds of Love (1989/US#8, UK#1) was also hit big on both sides of the pond, with its title track "Sowing the Seeds of Love" (1989/US#2, UK#5) being their last worldwide smash. They had abandoned their early Synthpop "new wave" approach and their arena-ready Alternative Pop from their massive Songs from the Big Chair-era, and now they seemed intent on proving they could do whatever they pleased. The lead single was a clever Psychedelic pastiche of 1967 Beatles and then-modern politics, with lyrics that definitely sailed over my US 12-yr-old head, LOL. Follow-up single "Advice for the Yong at Heart" (1990/US#89, UK#36) saw a jazzier, "adult contemporary" Sophisti-Pop approach. "Woman in Chains" (1989/US#36, UK#26) introduced the world to the vocals of Oleta Adams, who later recorded the R&B standard "Get Here" - 1991/US#5, UK#4). After this album, Curt (the cute one) Smith left. Partner Roland Orzabal's in-home studio had all-but left him out of the recording process on Seeds of Love, so they split for the first time in a decade. Orzabal continued with the name and had some middling success and a couple more good singles, with "Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)" (1992/UK#17) and "Break It Down Again" (1993/US#25, UK#20). If nothing else, you should check out "Head over Heels", "Mad World", "Sowing the Seeds of Love", and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", though.

[@BCTMarcus]

Yeah, The Hurting really made a huge impression on me way back then... my favourite songs were 'Pale Shelter' and 'Memories Fade'. Smith & Olarzabal were both huge Beatles fans, and John Lennon is known to have done some therapy sessions with Arthur Janov himself, around 1969/1970, and he talked about it in interviews. Lennon's song 'Mother' is another well-known Primal Scream song.

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kfc355]

"everyone wants to rule the world" "Head over heels"

[@williammcgrann5972]

Head over heals is another great song by this band no doubt about it!!!

[@heidisavage6814]

“Sowing the Seeds of Love” “MadWorld” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”

[@shanedesselle2590]

Yes, Sowing the Seeds! Vocals are best showcased here, and the video was ahead of its time.

[@frankrizzo4460]

Pale Shelter, The Hurting, Change, and Madworld 🤔

[@allysonsanfilippo9331]

IMO, this is one of the most under rated bands. Tears for Fears should have been WAY more popular considering how incredible the music is.

[@revgurley]

Tears For Fears' entire discography is amazing. Believe it or not, they just put out another NEW album in 2022 - The Tipping Point. Also fantastic - look for Rivers of Mercy (for a good cry), My Demons, The Tipping Point, and Break The Man.

[@cmc8375]

Absolutely! I shout, scream, growl and play my drums.... and it does help let it all out 🎶💙✊

[@robertwalker1803]

80’s gold.A great English band with talent galore...and the definition of cool.

[@janetphillips2152]

Listen to Everyone wants to rule the world

[@michellegreggan4548]

One of my favourite songs ever 😍

[@levil4012]

@@michellegreggan4548 second!

[@lisamayreed6399]

I love your reactions to music I remember hearing for the first time on the radio.....the 80s was such a decade for music🦋

[@kevinl2578]

Geez I love this group so much great songs great videos alot of passion and spectacular on instruments great reaction

[@Phoenix85006]

If you liked this, you would definitely like; - Head Over Heels - Sowing the Seeds of Love - Mad World - Pale Shelter You can't go wrong with any of them 🙂👍

[@cmc8375]

Love Mad World 💙🎶✊

[@sulsimsn0579]

Sowing the seeds of love is a banger too

[@willyvanloon1440]

I am from the 80e😀great music back then👍😀

[@fortune2006]

I'm from 87 lol

[@micknew1]

same here good times

[@bertsplci]

I'm from 66 this was high school party music 😁

[@rogerbyington5640]

Best pop band of the 80's, no doubt.

[@davecorriveau4057]

The guitar's solo at the end is so good!

[@kimberlytuten8262]

Lord Jesus!! Saw them in 2010. You wouldn't believe them live. Stellar. Everyone has a big crush on Roland. That voice. That guitar. Shew!!!

[@michellegreggan4548]

Everybody Wants To Rule The World is one of my favourite all time songs by anyone! Head Over Heels, Sowing The Seeds of Love are also brilliant tunes ❤️ Greetings from Scotland, United Kingdom 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧

[@jonathanbignall1198]

I'm glad you've got to experience some Tears For Fears, they are one of my favourite UK pop acts from the 80s along with The Cure and Talk Talk, they were the soundtrack to my teenage years.

[@seeker1432]

This groups music always gives me a good vibe. They have so many great songs.

[@TheMedievalman9]

"Shouting can be really theraputic." Hahaha! Very nicely done! That is _exactly_ what the song is about! It's about shouting as loud as you can to confront all your fears and all the wrongs that is happening in your life so that they no longer control you.

[@jeanharris2408]

I LOVE these guys! Please let us see you react to more of their songs.

[@karlsmith2570]

Fun Fact: The people who were gathered for the performance scenes were the families of the bandmembers

[@fortune2006]

Lies

[@tracyconnor6166]

Family and some friends too.

[@rogerbyington5640]

No, really?

[@karlsmith2570]

@@rogerbyington5640 yeah, the audience was compromised of family and friends of the band members

[@annesmith2259]

Head over heels and Mad World are amazing by these guys

[@rogerbyington5640]

If you ask me , best pop rock band of the 80's.Just amazing.

[@roboh27]

Jayy, the 80's had some of the best music ever written, I've been into every type of music for 60+ years and the 80's are my favorite genre.

[@lemonscampi]

"They are a whole vibe" That pretty much hit the nail on the head witth this band after 1 song :D

[@sonhoamericano6223]

I love your reactions. You understand about the melody and the stuff going on the music.

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Head Over Heels, Mad World, Woman In Chains, Sowing The Seeds of Love, Badman's Song, Pale Shelter, Advice For The Young At Heart, Change, The Working Hour, Memories Fade, Break It Down Again, Mother's Talk, and Raoul and the Kings of Spain.

[@deewelch6013]

Like ..I've had enough...and get up on that mountain and shout it out...great song...catchy great reaction Sunshine

[@elysehfm8797]

Tears For Fears "Head Over Heels" and "Mad World."

[@kellysmith3917]

Love this band!!! So many great songs!!!

[@susannewitt6112]

Very underrated Band.

[@mikeesain234]

Great band! Thank you for the reaction. Head over Heels and Everyone wants to rule the World are also bangers....

[@mikthepainter]

Head over heels and woman in chains won't disappoint you ❤️

[@fortune2006]

Yeah they have great songs iconic 80s band

[@josephdurham6051]

This whole album, "songs from the big chair", is worth a listen. One of my favorites

[@ikshields]

Absolutely - SUPER album! Easily one of the very best of the 80’s. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dinaghikas7933]

You're spot on about what this song is getting at! These guys based the song, and their band name, on a therapy method called 'Primal Scream' which they had tried.

[@markjones7109]

Wow! I never knew that..

[@janstan8407]

This is really a perfect song. Depending on how you play it, it's only 3 chords. The vocal hook is AMAZING. The melody hook is AMAZING. And the breaks, plus his melodic lead at the end, are AMAZING. All I can add is "Head Over Heels" is a great followup, and If you like his dancing, (plus it's a great song) "Change" off their first album is great.

[@smg3253]

Love Tears for Fears. They were still performing in 2019. Hopefully they will do some shows soon. Covid stopped so many good concerts and festivals. Roland (vocal lead on this song) is a master songwriter. He also plays guitar. Curt (my main crush) sings lead on several songs and plays the bass. You should check out “Mad World. Roland has a special dance in the video. Mad World was made popular in the US by another artist, but I love the original, written by Roland. It’s not so depressing. Everybody Wants to Rule World Head over Heels Pale Shelter Break it down Again Sowing the Seeds of Love I love watching their 2015 performance at Bonnaroo (festival in Tennessee).

[@karenlackner192]

Saw them in concert 4 years ago! They were absolutely AMAZING !!! Roland Orzabal ❤️

[@seanthatcher5116]

Jayy try listening to sowing the seeds of love by them 👍🤜

[@quinny6920]

Love that song too!,,

[@anthonyblakely399]

ONe of my favorite all-time song.......this and...."This is Bad man's song," by Tears For Fears. Excellent Band!!!!

[@Kellie_Curtis-Holmes]

Thanks Jayy, I absolutely love Tears For Fears 🥰 Heads Over Heals is my favourite of theirs x

[@dinaghikas7933]

More! 'Head Over Heels', 'Mad World', 'When Tears Roll Down', 'Break It Down Again', 'Elemental'.

[@timmholl9238]

Loved this group in the 80s. Pale Shelter, Woman in Chains, Change! All great songs. Very talented. Most everything was a hit from these guys.

[@sonofthesea3298]

I have actually seen theese 2 still active over recent years before covid,where they performed theyr 80s hits live,with a updated twist on it. One of them is quite the good guitar shredder,so they played it more rock inspired. I was surprised over how well and strong theyr voices still were,as they sort of "vanished" after the 80s. They have defintly maintained theyr talents over the years. Both me and my mom loved them while i was growing up.

[@sharongraham3909]

Roland was in a podcast in February, and they have a new album to be released this year.

[@robc1769]

one of my favorite tv shows is called Romanzo Criminale, it is in Italian but it has subtitles. There is a great scene with this song as the backing track.

[@KeenanT78]

One of the best 80s songs.. the group a-ha is another to check out. The song Take On Me.

[@zeeldaazoonk]

This song is so rich ! Love it. I bought their first album in 1983 (the hurting) just because of the picture on the disk cover and it was a HUUUUGEEE surprise !!! You need absolutely to listen Mad World 💋💋💋

[@tedzimmermann4478]

Everybody wants to rule the world is a defining song by this group.

[@jmurdock7650]

This was probably my first favorite song that I can remember.

[@larrystiner6576]

The greatest sounds of the 80s🌍

[@alexmarin4245]

GREAT REACTION JAYY! IT'S A VERY NICE SONG! I LOVE TEARS FOR FEARS

[@RandomJane104]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. This is my favorite band of all time along with Bee Gees of course. Spot on with the analysis.

[@baritoneblazzin1965]

yes good song this song was popular back in the day everyone loved this song

[@Maizy1985]

This is one of my many favourite Tears For Fears song and you reacted to it on my birthday! Yay love your reaction and you'd love their songs Mad World and Everybody wants to rule the world....among many others :) Oh and one no one else has mentioned after reading the comments is Woman in Chains, the message is ahead of their time and the black woman they have as backing vocalist is absolutely amazing.

[@mangerinegirl]

Tears For Fears was one of my favorites growing up. They really are a vibe. I know everyone will tell you to do “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” and that’s a good one, but I think you would really enjoy “Head Over Heels” for the fun video as well. If you have time to do both, please do. They’re an awesome band. Edit: The song actually was written after someone was told to scream in therapy. Good catch!

[@rogerdaly6326]

That someone was both members Curt Smith & Roland Orzabal !

[@footballlover9207]

Love this song!!!!!! "Head Over Heels'' is a favorite of mine as well!!

[@Jillyconjem]

I love this song so much. 💜💜💜 “Head Over Heels” “Mad World” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” “Change” “Sowing the Seeds of Love” “Mothers Talk” *Songs From the Big Chair* is a favorite album. Also. Curt Smith (the guy who sang “Mad World” originally) did an acoustic version of “Mad World” with his daughter last year in April. It’s really an amazing version, and I highly recommend giving it a listen. There will be tears. 💜 💜💜💜

[@chrisstones1249]

Beautiful reaction by a young beautiful lady , keep it going sweetheart from your British fans

[@tonyfromfrance5595]

Hello Bonjour JAYY, thank you so much for your tears for fear reaction, it was one of my best band when i was more young. Tony from France

[@hanklutcavich2468]

Heyy Jayy, Sowwing The Seeds of Love, nice reaction

[@matt.coburn]

They were one of my favorite bands as a teenager. I was heartbroken when they broke up in '91. They're back together again and have put out new material but I haven't heard it yet. Shout does come from a sort of therapy; they were both going through Primal Scream therapy, which greatly influenced their first album.

[@maukasara808]

I have always love this song. Early 20s. Summertime HOT jam by the pool. Dig it?

[@melissagradwohl2675]

My all time favorite 80's band hands down!

[@williammcgrann5972]

This is an awsome song, haven't we all felt like this at some point in our lives, I know that I sure have and more than once my friends!!!

[@melizavenegas8789]

You always put a smile on my face.👍

[@JC-es5un]

"Head Over Heels" is another phenomenal song worth checking out by Tears for Fears

[@Metal_Archaeologist]

Love the way you go all over the place... Peace!!!

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Jayy, I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but your comment at the end of the video is SPOT ON! What you are talking about is something known in Psychiatric circles as "Primal Scream Therapy". I believe it's based on Carl Jung's work, but I may be wrong about that. But, the members of Tears For Fears, Curt and Roland, were big devotees of that school of though and they based at least a few of their songs on that idea. So you were exactly right! Look up info on Tears For Fears and you will see reference to this as one of the driving motivations in starting the band and writing of certain songs.

[@amethystgemz333]

Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair (1985). This entire album is amazing. It includes Shout. If you get a chance to listen to it, I think you would really like it. 🎶💜

[@145Slap789]

Every time I hear this song, I get flooded with happy memories from the 80's. I'm actually breaking a little tear right now...

[@rb7007]

I was about 16 when this came out. The 80s were the best! 💕

[@abroquet2189]

I was roughly that age as well. Tears for Fears were brilliant. The 70s had the strongest impression on me, because that decade had the greatest variety of music. Music became more specialized after that, when business became more involved. I don't think it was a good thing. My mother also played classical music. I liked almost everything.

[@mikekeane2057]

Sowing the seeds of love tears for fears U2 song Bad at live aid concert, Bono saves a girl from the crowd New radical you get what you give . Great songs and great videos. You will enjoy.

[@traherne6726]

“Mad world “ , “sowing the seeds of love” , enjoyed

[@scorpiothegreat1]

Listen to “Head over heels”!!!!

[@Dragon373]

top band. you on a good journey gal.

[@garywaterman814]

One of the greatest songs ever. They have 2 or 3 others that are really good.

[@brendaechols5929]

I was about 12 or 13 years old when this band was extremely popular. I'm 50 years now. These videos seem like yesterday to me. So proud to grow up an 80s child. Music was big back then. Fun times.

[@robyfiorili]

One of the best song in the '80s. I was 12 when it was played on Radio and TV. I did sing it all day long

[@babylonsister118]

In 1985 we did not have cable therefore no MTV etc... but we did have a show Friday Night Videos. I was in labor with my 3rd of 5 sons and "Everyone Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears came on the show, The first line in the song is "Welcome to your life" which I thought was really cool. Then, it turned out that he was the kind to want to rule the world. Unfortunately he passed away at age 32 but that song (along with so many other because we had the same taste in music), always made me think of him.

[@DarrylSellers]

This was actually a groove we used to roller-skate to in the 1990s! Strong Message in one of Tears for Fears BIGGEST hits!!! Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith's powerful and boisterous delivery really elevates the message!!! 😊👏🏾🎤🎶🎸🥁🎹💯🛼

[@davidholbrooke4379]

From the Album, Songs From The Big Chair!😁

[@marebear875]

Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Head Over Heels, Mad World, Sowing the Seeds Of Love, Break It Down Again, Bad Man's Song

[@eugeniojeep2192]

Songs of the big chair (1985) is the best album of Tears for Fears

[@kittenklub1964]

'Sowing The Seeds Of Love' -EPIC! ❤️

[@sadfaery]

When I was in middle school (around 1988-1989), our music class got new textbooks and Tears for Fears were actually featured in them, which felt weird at the time and feels even weirder now, more than 30 years later. Great music though.

[@yrankin1]

Aaaawww... I love Tears for Fears

[@denicerenee1970]

This was my soundtrack in my late teens, so when I finally saw them in concert in my 30's, tears streamed down.

[@michaeldeegan2355]

This is a fantastic track well done girl 😊

[@elysehfm8797]

The end of video always reminds me of The Beatles, Hey Jude, with everyone crowding around the band.

[@worldwidebirthdaycelebrations]

Baby girl! back in the day, kids had to learn to play an instrument ...or wish they did! That's why you see some of these very young artist, playing instruments, and having these huge hits! It's because a lot of them have been at it from very young! and a lot of the parents encouraged practicing "down in the basement" or "in the garage"! God Bless!

[@cgd1125]

You should watch Mad World and Sowing the Seeds of Love. Great songs.

[@morenaselice5288]

"Woman in chains" and "Elemental" amazing! 😍😘💕💕

[@nancymjohnson]

Jayy, I just love you young lady! You are a very special person. I hope you know that! 😘❤️💜☮️

[@dianelindsay4695]

Such a great band, great reaction. Please listen to Sowing the seeds of love, amazing track 🙂

[@travissnider5505]

Everybody wants to rule the world

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

You mention that shouting can be therapeutic. Tears For Fears were early believers in primal scream therapy, which John Lennon utilized back in the 1970s. Tears for Fears read the therapist Arthur Janov's book and actually began their music career so they could afford to get therapy for their messed-up childhoods (both came from troubled homes). The band name, 'Tears for Fears', is based upon a chapter of the primal scream therapy book, "tears as the replacement for fears." All that said, these two guys are great musicians in their own right. They broke up for about 10 years back in the 1990s, but reunited in 2000 and still tour. They apparently finished a new album (their first album in 18 years) late last year. As for reactions, I suggest their songs 'Head Over Heels' and 'Sowing the Seeds of Love'.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

Hi Jayy I believe those are the band's family members in this video..as usual, I truly love watching you react and the joy you get listening to the music ❤❤

[@brucegame1458]

love your hair you look gorgeous ! you do some really good reactions !

[@jillplatte6370]

One of the greatest songs out there!

[@loridanarandolph2648]

Check out Woman In Chains, Live 1989. Such a great song!

[@rudy1917]

I only keep about 5 CD’s in my car and it’s always the same bands, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles White Album, The Rolling Stones Beggars Banquet, The Cars Candy’o and let’s not forget… Tears for Fears Songs From the Big Chair. I remember hearing them for the first time thinking I need to buy that album! They were still making albums in the 80’s.. lol. But when I hear it in it’s entirety, I realized what a awesome band this was. I never grow tired of it.

[@nikkicarrington9365]

Javvy you have just stumbled on an absolutely class band, they have fabulous songs, try Women in chains next, you will love it.