FIRST TIME HEARING Tears For Fears - The Working Hour Reaction

[@stephaniejmc]

"Find out... find out....what this fear is about..." followed by the saxophone solo... man, when that part hits it's all chills! This is one of my favorite songs of theirs and this album is one of the best albums ever made. When I was younger, I used to put my headphones on and listen to this album in it's entirety and I would zone out... it definitely takes you places you didn't know existed musically. TFF has always had that ability to hit you deep in your soul with their music.

[@Boone382]

Goosebumps at this part even after 1000s of listens

[@canaldequalquercoisa]

Agree!!!

[@canaldequalquercoisa]

"it definitely takes you places you didn't know existed musically" THAT'S IT

[@stephaniejmc]

@@canaldequalquercoisa have you heard the new album? It's amazing!

[@canaldequalquercoisa]

@@stephaniejmc I did!!! Amazing!!!!! (Even after 30 years!!!)

[@SaltyFrank1990]

This is basically an instrument track. The lyrics are an instrument in themselves.

[@RandomJane104]

Congrats! Non-fans haven't heard this beautiful song. Not just another 80's pop band.

[@immaculateheart1267]

Facts

[@CLRoess]

Yes BIG facts. Amen

[@NoCanDu]

This album is truly an “album experience.” The songs run into each other in places and they all just hang together perfectly.

[@Boone382]

Curt Smith’s bass playing on this track is so underrated!

[@SirHilaryManfat]

I said it before on your other Tears for Fears song reaction, but I'll say it again. The whole album is a masterpiece, and one of the most lushly produced. Tears for Fears have always been labelled as "pop", but their music is much deeper are more complex to be considered as pop. This album and Sowing the Seeds of Love are a masterclass in songwriting, mood and style. I hope you do more of them at some point, as they're one of the best groups the UK has produced period.

[@kevinl2578]

I completely agree 100% there catalog is not just pop music and songs from the big chair is one of the best albums ever made!

[@Mangosteencountry]

No arguments here. Absolutely fantastic album with a sound that stays distinctive and fresh after all these years. Glad I had this kinda music growing up. Listening to the expansive range of Orzabal's baritone is one of the highlights of this lifetime for me. also, this is my fav song in an album filled with fantastic songs.

[@kevinl2578]

@@Mangosteencountry same here Roland is a GOAT! It's a shame that pretty much no songs from the Hurting were played on the radio in the United States, in my opinion it's one of the best albums from any band! Glad because of reaction videos Tears For Fears are getting the attention they've deserved for a long time!

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

This is the song that, once I happened to hear it on KZbin, I realized I had to 'rediscover' Tears for Fears. I was a child in the 1980s, so I knew their big radio hits, but not their deep album cuts like this, 'The Working Hour' is truly a magical song and puts you in another dimension. The instrumentals are sublime and Roland's vocals are amazing (there is a great live version of this from the Spotify Landmark Sessions in 2014 that I highly recommend you check out, as well). If you would like to hear another album cut that has a similar vibe to this, check out the song 'Standing on the Corner of the Third World'.

[@MrAitraining]

My all time fav Tears for Fears Track

[@olgasanchez6772]

I'm so happy at 14 yrs old i was able to appreciate this beautiful song also understand all their music. I'm excited with their new released music love it.

[@RandomJane104]

Just one more week!

[@silviadrifter]

"that should be illegal" Said perfectly. Great reaction!

[@natinatiouchka7173]

Incredible song, I’ve been in love with Tears for Fears since the beginning of their career. 💓💓💓

[@generfeld]

Love your reactions man. This is a very powerful song- all of TFF first 3 albums are extremely deep. First album is complex and raw, this album (second album) is more commercialized sounding but still deep and very successful. They gave it commercial polish without sacrificing the deepness much. Working Hour is a holy grail of emotional heavy hitter songs. TFF is so classy elegant and serious. Their music is like fine art. While somehow many songs still being easily able to rock out to. This is a very serious and sad song for me, not a party song at all. I love and respect this song and try to save it for special moments. I get a deep sadness from this song, makes me think of parents passing away. Its almost too powerful to listen to

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Tears for Fears are such a wonderful band, one of my absolute favorites. Their production and engineering rivals Steely Dan and Thomas Dolby. If you'd like to hear another masterpiece of atmospheric music from them, check out Mr. Pessimist from their Elemental album. So glad you liked The Working Hour!

[@jippyjester]

A criminally underrated track. Outstanding in every possible way.

[@cristiangerardinobilityhou5410]

Yes, the instrumentals are great by itself.

[@johnneils9084]

Yes, I agree....it is hard to miss the wall of sound that comes out of this band. Super reaction to this fabulous song request.✌️💛👍

[@mohsdef]

Memories fade is also another great tears tune, with great instrumentals

[@sak4aak]

My favorite song of all time.

[@ryden7114]

I'm 65 years old and really enjoy you music choices. You don't chose the top 40 hits but rather the songs less listend to. Songs I remember growing up to. Such diversity, old school as well as a modern twist. Keep up the great music. Love your station.

[@nosivadbor]

Yes, many deep cuts. I’ve been exposed to so much new music because of JJ and the supporters.

[@slightlybetterthanaveragej6777]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs. Heard him do this a few years back. He still rocked it.

[@calvinjrdavis508]

One of TTF's master piece song of all time. Love to listen to it in the middle of the night while looking at the stars.

[@heidie2081]

One of my favorites of theirs! So soulful and tasty. Loved the reaction. They released a new song about a week ago, nice to hear they are still putting out their music.

[@og_sane]

This has to be one of the best songs from the 80's, amazing instumental and song 🔥. They also have other great songs. And I gotta say.. I love your reactions man, they're so real.

[@smackeye]

Lovely stuff, love seeing people hear these songs for the first time all these years later. One of my favourite TFF songs for sure. I think you'll love 'Rivers Of Mercy' from their new album. Beautiful backdrop to the times we live in.

[@katanayuke]

This is flat out a great song, such an under-rated group

[@kevinl2578]

Yup exactly!

[@jeremyefowler4982]

My favorite of theirs. So beautiful and powerful. And that sax...go good.

[@canaldequalquercoisa]

4:59 I can't hold my emotion from that part to foward 😭😭😭😭❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@jaxxxon82]

Great reaction! Love this song. That entire album is amazing.

[@moriconvallaria1279]

It's an underrated song, and my personal favorite from them. I still listen to this song fairly frequently, but when I was a kid in the 80s, for some reason I used to play it on repeat while I was playing Spy Hunter on my Nintendo *lol*, so now I am often reminded of the game when I listen to the song; not always, but fairly often.

[@FastHatTrick]

The whole album is based upon Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy... or Primal Scream Therapy... Hence ... Shout/Chains/Fear/Mom being a predominate theme throughout the album.

[@jennifera7651]

This track is one of their best!

[@WALKTHISWAYINC]

When someone appreciates this song, I subscribe. This album is genius.

[@djaftermath4313]

Imo, this is the best song on this album following by Everybody Wants To Rule The World, and Shout.

[@clanmacleod59]

Thanks for listening to this masterpiece! One of the most beautiful songs that I've experienced. TFF have many more great songs...but this one is fantastic!

[@canaldequalquercoisa]

7:06 "That should be illegal, honestly" I'm with you, the beauty of that song it's revolting

[@kevinpauley-dadbodstyle2935]

My favorite song on the album (and of all time) is "Everybody Wants to Rule the World". But this is the BEST song on the album. The layers, the production, the atmosphere - perfection.

[@cptight88]

One of their best songs!

[@TheArchitect93]

The working hour is a beautiful song. All songs are open to interpretation. But this one especially after watching many interviews and indeed the music video. The song is about a little girl undergoing therapy. Their inspiration for Songs from the Big Chair was the film Cybil. A woman who presented with multiple personality disorder and was one of the first cases ever documented by psychologists. The working hour I believe this about therapy. The whole album is absolutely wonderful. Their follow up album The Seeds of Love is also amazing.

[@FrankHunts]

Watch this song and others at the live Spotify session in LA🤗

[@rostig01]

dude that sax. prob my fav song of theirs.

[@Niecy70]

One of my most favorite songs by them! Absolutely love it❤️ so much good energy. I think I need to listen to this really loud in my car soon!

[@nosivadbor]

Great reaction JJ. It was fun to watch you take this song in.

[@ThatMcflyGuy]

My favorite song of all time by my favorite band.

[@zedsded62]

Probably their best song for me but hey! Let's not split hairs...they are an incredible band

[@ROArecords2]

One of the best if not the best. Each album has a stand out for me, but the best songs of the first three albums are Memories Fade from The Hurting, Working Hour from Big Chair, and Bad Man's Song from Seeds of Love. Maybe because they really showcase Roland's voice.

[@nicknovotni5378]

You know your music ! I grew up with tears for fears through the eighties and their music is still beautiful and haunting .

[@atmanson1]

I really enjoy watching you listen to real music. Keep up the good work young Jedi.

[@renatacorrea4590]

This song is amazing, one of their best songs. Makes me feel in another dimension 😍

[@canaldequalquercoisa]

"Finnnd oooout what thisss feeear isss abooooooooooooooooout....." I fell in love for that gorgeous song from the very first time I heard it. I dare to say that The Working Hour is not one of the bests TFF's songs, but definitely THE BEST ONE EVER - I'm not exactly able to explain what has in that song that make it so unique and special, I feel that's because of the combination of that beautiful tiny sounds with the piano, Roland's voice + enter of solo sax, simply transfixes me quite. How can exist on Earth people who are able to compose a song like this??? Why are they so talented??? Just gives me existencial crisis for being so beautiful, it's really painful to hear this but in a good way, it really touches our souls... 🎶💕

[@marybloomfield2646]

My favourite Tears for Fears track … thankyou.

[@iamredoctober]

I'm so glad to see people react to songs other than Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule The World. Don't get me wrong, those are great songs, but Tears for Fears has an amazing catalog of music other than those two songs.

[@skydogfan4671]

Really enjoyed your reaction to this song. Great song from a great group. I recommend you react to I Believe from them. It’s on the same album as The Working Hour. It’s primarily vocals and a piano.

[@thornbird6768]

Fabulous track , very atmospheric , love it . Cool reaction 👍

[@Niecy70]

I come back to watch this again and again because I love your reaction and I love the song. I think it's better with lyrics. His voice is amazing❤️

[@Niecy70]

I think the theme of the song is people learning from people making bad mistakes. And how it seems to be like work that other people can get off scot-free by learning from your mistakes😔 and maybe the Injustice of all of that

[@gmalalatete]

Hey! TFF Roland the frontman said about this song their label was pushing them so hard to write the next album, Songs for the big chair for instance, They decided to write this song because they were fed up beeing put under this constant pressure saying to hurry up. This is the working hour the crew beeing paid by their own laborious creativity on which thé label cleverly takes bargain

[@smprather]

There's really no reason for this song to ever end. It could go on forever.

[@feferosette]

Love this one by them.

[@jeanroebuck4737]

Tha BBC made a programme of how this album was made it's so good

[@kimberlyhendren2097]

My FAVORITE tears song! and there are many!

[@CLRoess]

You’re on it brother. Just a great, *great* song. Nobody seems to know about it. But you know and so a big thanks! Keep up the good work!

[@joedentjr3515]

I've always loved this song!! Made it my ringtone!

[@UrbanxPrincess]

It’s the second verse for me🥰

[@c2itccase9]

I’ve been watching Tears for Fears reactions across KZbin. They are the best band…post The Beatles. I’ve said that since about 1984-85 or so. Their new album ‘The Tipping Point’ has some of their best stuff yet…and that’s a massive statement.

[@tammydommel3039]

This is my favorite song ever!!!!

[@beatrizdesantos567]

Greetings from Spain I love the songs you react to Tears for fears is my favorite group and I think this is one of their best songs other songs of the group that I recommend and are less known - Standing on the corner of the third world - Bad man´s song - Fish out of water more groups to react simply red Genesis Keane The waterboys Radiohead

[@GetzGoth]

You picked a good one here brother. Keep at it! Cheers!

[@romainviry3185]

Very good choice mate, fantastic song

[@diaquitaquita8984]

I never heard this one before.

[@wakeupstopsleeping6300]

MM ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@michaelbiggs7861]

Nice review, you should listen to Start Of The Breakdown from their debut album.

[@kevinl2578]

He did that one Mike I requested it!

[@bigworldddd9566]

Love your videos...love your vibe!

[@dek86s]

that's a good reaction right there!! i love tears for fears and i love metal also!! can you do tesseract war of being? amazing!!

[@Bucketheadgoat]

Check out Simple Minds New Gold Dream 81,82,83,84 - great reaction, subbed. This is an album I was in my later teen years growing up. One of the best

[@diaquitaquita8984]

HE KINDA SOUNDS LIKE George Michael in certain parts of the song.

[@mrjohnson20123]

🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯✊🏾

[@diaquitaquita8984]

🎷 🔥

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