Shout - Tears for Fears | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@SteelyDaddy59]

Sowing The Seeds Of Love should be next. It's their nod to The Beatles. You guys will love it.

[@scottboswell6406]

Yes!! Did they hear "Woman in Chains"?

[@badkitty4922]

​@Scott Boswell I love that song! Of course I've been a fan since The Hurting in the 80s but yes, awesome song!😘💖🫂

[@Josh-wu7kz]

Or Head over Heels

[@moniphil]

So many others that are better and more original, but I do enjoy that song as well.

[@tparmenter]

Closest thing to heaven is another nod to the Beatles

[@JC-es5un]

“Head Over Heels” is one of my favorite songs from Tears for Fears, these guys embody the entire 80’s, lol 👍

[@sisterdebmac]

That's a very good way to put it. I love that one. So poppy and funky. Fun to sing along to.

[@RiverOfBlacklights]

They are just but *_ONE_* of the great bands that embody the 80's. There are *_TONS_* more and I'm *_NOT_* talking *_AT ALL_* about the typical "mainstream Top 40" 80's bands and artists...

[@echt114]

Head Over Heels always brings me back to the scenes they used it for in Donnie Darko. I usually get annoyed when people only recognize songs because they're from movies, but DD used music of that era very well.

[@matthewzuckerman6267]

My mother taught the two boys back when they were six years old. They were best friends back then!

[@angelagoodwin5758]

So cool!

[@FloraWest]

Sounds like they are. What fun connection!

[@BlowinFree]

They are lovely men 💋🙏🏻❤

[@jtoland2333]

Wow!

[@BretSnyder]

From Bath?

[@kenevans233]

Guys, THIS is the perfect cathartic song. If you're having a bad day, got laid off, wrecked your car, whatever - just put this song on - as loud as you can handle it! Halfway through this song, you'll be singing at the top of your lungs: "SHOUT, SHOUT, LET IT ALL OUT..." By the end of the song, you've let it all out. It's amazing!

[@l-bird]

Absolutely perfect description! Many times this was my stress release song!

[@frankbarnwell____]

Na. Highway to hell. Or Red Barchetta They did deep purple

[@Michael-xk3sp]

This song is about being a patient in Primal Scream Therapy. John Lennon did it. No longer in practice, but idea at least makes sense.

[@mikek5958]

Roland and Curt are still friends, still doing shows and still kicking ass; amazing singer/songwriter/musicians.

[@beds139]

Apart from not speaking to each other for over a decade😎

[@rogerdaly6326]

Yeah they took quite a break from each other. Roland released 2 albums under the Tears For Fears name without Curt. Elemental & Rauol and The Kings Of Spain. Curts solo albums didn't do too well sales wise. They reunited in 2003 i think , then released Everybody Loves A Happy Ending the next year. This song is like Alex said , adding something to it everytime the chorus came around. They are masters of adding layer on top of layer to build up a song. There's a lot more great music down this rabbit hole.

[@scifimonkey3]

Well worth chasing down tickets for after a killer last album.

[@beds139]

@@rogerdaly6326 Raoul was a great look by Roland.

[@gregbartley2475]

I was 25 when this was released. I was pretty much into Rush, Sabbath, UFO Etc at the time but heard this track and EWTRTW and bought the album. 38 years later I’m still a huge fan and have physical copies (some in several formats) of all their releases. Their writing, production, musicianship are beyond reproach. I’m going to throw out an under the radar track to check out, God’s Mistake on Raoul and the kings of Spain.

[@MegaHatLady]

"In violent times, you shouldnt have to sell your soul". Amen. Great reactions

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

They gave you life, and in return you gave them hell. I hope we live to tell the tale.

[@momof3plusdsg]

My father is from 1943. He doesn't usually like music from after the 1970s (his music roots are bluegrass and American folk, Dad's American, I'm not) but some years ago he became a fan of Tears for Fears and he loves this song.

[@robinstarkey6071]

Been listening to Head over Heels forever, and I STILL get choked up every time. Something about their voices and melodies just blend perfectly in that song.

[@scottboswell6406]

The video makes falling in love with a librarian the best move in life!

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

That tune is f-ing epic. Hard agree.

[@kperry2504]

Chokes me up too. This song helped me recover through a life threatening illness at the young age of 27. It was my marching forward so as to say, song. :)

[@JPDillon]

Head Over Heels is SOOOO much better than Shout. HOH is one of the best 80s songs; Shout is just , meh.

[@Nightcrawlerfive]

@@JPDillon Head Over Heels should be listened to combined with the short Broken acting as an intro, because HOH has a Broken reprise at the end. They are made to be played together.

[@CarolLong-r8y]

Their latest album “The Tipping Point” is BRILLIANT! Moved me like no album has in years. Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal are musical GENIUSES.

[@dathorndike4908]

What is really unique about Shout is how it blended two very diffferent styles of music. The first half of the song was very much in a techno/ electronic style, but then after the instrumental interlude, it transforms into a heavy rock song with the drums and guitars kicking in. It is so brilliant.

[@surlechapeau]

A&A, you’ll love their "Head Over “Heels", "Pale Shelter" and “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” and more!!!! I played their “Change”, “Pale Shelter” and “Mad World” on the radio station from their first album. edit- Alex you were digging those drums, so here's the personnel on Shout: Roland Orzabal - lead and harmony vocals, Yamaha DX7, Fairlight CMI, lead and rhythm guitar, synth bass, drum programming, LinnDrum programming; Curt Smith - lead, harmony and backing vocals; Ian Stanley - Hammond Organ, Prophet 5, Fairlight CMI. Chris Hughes - producer, drums; .Sandy McLelland - backing vocals.

[@williamdread391]

I was a young soldier in germany. This was just huge in Europe.

[@clintminor5320]

I'm so glad that Alex who was raised by wolves, and Andy rejoining society after running away from his Amish family were introduced to this obscure classic! LOL

[@alrivers2297]

😂😂😂

[@m.y.o.b.724]

Lol, at least in Andy's Amish household listening to Depeche Mode was permitted. Very progressive!😉

[@paulhansberry8168]

I didn't Know!😆

[@tompahlgooglesucks]

LOL that's hilarious!

[@vojislavduric5040]

I think that even wolves and Amish know this song

[@mikatile]

This is a great song. Tears for Fears are a great band, and lyrically very accomplished. They didn't write trite pop songs.

[@jirimondo]

In 1985 this album was epic. Spent June driving all over Europe in a BMW 735 with this album blaring from the speakers.

[@magicbrownie1357]

Same deal for me, except driving around America.

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

​@@magicbrownie1357 Same!

[@clintatk]

Yes yes!!

[@ronmexico1975]

You devil you!

[@irishgrl]

Also Mr. Mister?

[@midkingsteve]

Head over heals is insane. The polymelodies at the end are genius level.

[@allisonreed7682]

Another perfect Monday reaction! Please hit the insanely brilliant "Head Over Heels" next! And please don't wait another 11 months before coming back to Tears for Fears!!!

[@westsouthcentral]

Head Over Heels (from the same album) is a must. Another essential song from that era (‘83 to be exact) is Blue Monday by New Order.

[@Joshuadgog]

very true. one of their best

[@adamp2029]

But if there was ever a song that wasn’t meant to be listened to sitting down, it’s Blue Monday! And a few thousand others 😂

[@BlowinFree]

They have reacted to blue Monday already x

[@westsouthcentral]

@@BlowinFree did they do it on Patreon? Don’t think they have on the main channel.

[@andrewwong2517]

Yes! I would love A&A to listen to this song. I love the opening to that one. Tears for Fears broke out during my high school years and I listened the hell out of my Songs from the Big Chair cassette!

[@williamscoggin1509]

Back in the day and still today, anytime tears for fears comes on the radio I have to crank it UP!!!!

[@texashookem22]

Sowing the Seeds of Love will end up being the Tears for Fears tune each of you bang on repeat the most, if I had to guess. It’s quite an eclectic little masterpiece, can wait for y’all to finally hit that one!

[@mstob1969]

Love Tears for Fears, and Sowing the Seeds of love is my favorite tune from them.

[@loosilu]

I think Mad World.

[@tristramcoffin926]

Yeah. It's right up their alley

[@adamp2029]

Kick out the style, bring back the jam!

[@scottboswell6406]

This song was actually bigger than "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" at first, and had strong crossover into different formats. It might have been danced to on 'Soul Train'! Nearly every song on their 1st 2 albums are superb!! I'm glad to say these guys are STILL making music and touring together!! One album that gets overlooked is "Elemental"!! Way more hits than misses on that, 2 of my favorites are 'Break It Down Again' and 'Goodnight Song"!

[@stephenpesta1550]

Goodnight Song is so good and Elemental just got hyped by Rick Beato. An incredible album but grunge killed many a great band. So excited I’m seeing them on June 24!!

[@stuarthidalgo1395]

Elemental is excellent!!! But it is only one of them on that album and must admit I didn’t know it for years and it didn’t matter. Actually on of their best albums.

[@annewoodard6803]

Curt Smith was t with the band on Elemental. It’s basically a Roland album, not a TFF album.

[@stephenpesta1550]

@@annewoodard6803 yep

[@scottboswell6406]

@@annewoodard6803 True, but it's still officially a TTF album, it's under their name, how you find it, etc. Roland kept the name alive and it still sounds like TTF, not a different band.

[@donmalcolm4847]

Try listening to it since it came out and never getting tired of it. This is probably in my top 10 all time.

[@KealohaHarrison]

Tears for Fears is one of the best bands, they still sound as great now as they did in the 80s! Always loved Head Over Heels and their original version of Mad World, you guys should definitely check those out

[@donnakubiski5572]

I agree. They need to react to both of those songs.

[@geoffreycarter2686]

The production is brilliant as it always is with TFF. Enormous depth and so much to listen to beyond the vocals. You can lose yourself in the music and find something new every time.

[@raulbric]

The whole album "Songs From The Big Chair" is an 80s classic. "Head over Heels", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World ", "Mothers Talk", "Broken", "The Working Hour"...some of the best songs from that era in one album

[@missmelissa2303]

It really never gets old. The lyric that always hits for me in this song is “I’d really love to break your heart.” Head Over Heels should be the next 😊

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

They gave you lies and in return you gave them hell!

[@impishsongster333]

It's funny how, Head Over Heels seems to get overshadowed by, Shout, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, and Sowing the Seeds of Love. For me, the melody & lyrics on "Heels" are far catchier & more appealing. I listen to HOH, far more than the others. Just sayin. It will be interesting to see Andy & Alex's take, and which song(s) they prefer.

[@tonycordova1674]

Head over heels should be your next song to listen. Such a classic!!!

[@stevenmix3723]

This entire album is just so darn good. And they even have other great albums, too. Next is "Head Over Heels."

[@MetalMcfly]

As a metalhead in the 80's, Tears for Fears was my guilty pleasure. Massive talent. The songwriting, the instrumentation, the vocal harmonies were brilliant. They helped shape and define the 80's sound. Songs From the Big Chair in 1985 was a huge album and IMO a masterpiece.

[@Willie_McBride]

True story from another 80’s metal fan.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

Don't feel embarrassed about guilty pleasures. I know metalheads who like ABBA. 😏

[@badkitty4922]

Their debut album The Hurting is what made me fall in love with their music.

[@gamedaddy9323]

I was 16 when this came out at the height of the music video era. It was a great time to be a teenager and I still appreciate the music from that time so much.

[@Vibemaker68]

+1 🤘

[@arcenistpyro2220]

I was 14 at that time. But boy how i miss those days of great music sometimes

[@sallyphillips9175]

I was either 16 or 17, depending on what month it was released. For me, 1984 was the greatest year for music! ETA: I looked it up, and it was released Nov. 23, 1984, so I was 17.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@sallyphillips9175 SallYPHILLIpS. 🤣

[@sallyphillips9175]

@@USGrant-rr2by ??

[@styleonrepeat]

Oh young lads ... I was a high school senior in 1985 when this was released. "Shout" is an ANTHEM of our generation! I've been to several TFF concerts and it's almost a religious experience to experience an entire arena singing along and pumping our fists to this song. BTW, TFF is still touring and they still have it. Don't miss the chance to see them.

[@rachellavely4049]

I feel lucky to have seen them! Bucket list show for sure! I was little when they were insanely popular but have always loved them and jumped at the chance to see them live last year.

[@tswanstrom2000]

My first CD, and it may still be the best CD in terms of picking up on all the sonic aspects

[@antarcticorb9197]

My job in 1985 took me all over the globe, touched down and this was playing in almost every airport!

[@RichardDicksondlyrch68]

The song is basically one long crescendo. It just keeps building and building. Kinda like a shout!

[@paddydurkin2308]

I concur... sowing the seeds of love is a must..... dam I miss the 80s.. Great work guys👍👍👍👍

[@gibbo6985]

This song is Timeless! When it came out in late '84/early '85, I liked it. Now, nearly 40 years on, it's still on my Playlist and I realise it's easily S-Tier. More Tears For Fears please.

[@timwilson9900]

Where have 40 years gone?

[@Seraphim4190]

@@timwilson9900 I wish I knew. It's all going by so fast.

[@timwilson9900]

@@Seraphim4190 I just can't believe it's been 40 years since this came out. My mind is boggled.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@timwilson9900 I can't believe this song sounds more modern than today.

[@donmalcolm4847]

The thing about this song (and really all of SFTBC) is you can hear it today for the first time and think it’s something newly released. Compare that to any song released in ‘47 to ‘85 and you know it’s from that era. Completely timeless and an all-time banger.

[@kamehousekz87]

In 30+ years I had never even considered the Depeche Mode comparison, but now that you mention it, Shout could *absolutely* have come off a Depeche Mode record from that time.

[@trickygoose2]

While I think it would sound quite a lot different if Depeche Mode had made it, I could certainly imagine the song as one that they could have written.

[@soapytiger]

I wouldn’t be surprised if TFF influenced the direction and tone of DM after Songs from the Big Chair came out. More serious with Violator than People Are People.

[@katskillz]

Yes some similarities to the song structure, like Master and Servant or Fly on the Windscreen come to mind. But during this specific era DM would not have had much live instrumentation at all, they were almost purely synths and manipulated / found sounds, until the late 80s and early 90s. A big part of Tears for Fears' charm and signature sound is the amazing blend of guitar and synth.

[@EchoBravo370]

I think when you are in the middle of the forest (the 80's) you don't realise what trees are like one another, but once you have distance from it, you can see how things are related. Amazing insight.

[@jimaccosted9328]

This "Songs from the Big Chair" version of "Shout" was produced by Phil Collins. Phil also played drums on this track. TFF had recorded an earlier version of this. Definatly makes the road trip list!!

[@dusty52267]

I've loved this song for years and never knew that. Thanks for the info.

[@cletusbeauregard1972]

Nah, Phil's on the 3rd album. This is Manny Elias.

[@ebdigsit1]

Not Phil Collins.

[@TB6791]

Actually these are electronic programmed drums. The video depicts a drummer but they recorded electronic. But Phil did produce Himself, Genesis, Eric Clapton, Howard Jones, Robert Plant and Frida from ABBA to mentioned a few. 🤯

[@surlechapeau]

nope, Chris Hughes - producer.

[@st3v444]

"Break it Down Again" was their last big song from 93. Excellent hit

[@Anautistictherapist]

If you do “Woman in Chains” do the live version with Aleta Adams. Her voice is simply unforgettable. These two discovered her playing and singing in a bar.

[@terrenemorgan6836]

I saw them perform this live with Oleta Adams back in the 80s - fantastic!

[@steveturner3999]

Absolutely phenomenal version. Her voice is stunning!

[@ES-hr6vg]

Woman in Chains is a masterpiece.

[@maxg5429]

Omg hadn’t thought of this song in years. What a masterpiece!

[@clintpot8521]

Head over heels, sowing the seeds of love. 😊

[@taylortyler1867]

I keep having to remind myself that you guys were born around 2000, b/c otherwise, I'm thinking, How could you have _NOT_ heard this song. You guys need to do "Broken/Head Over Heels" from the same album. Head Over Heels was a hit and not played with Broken, but Broken leads right into Head Over Heels and both songs are _SO_ good. You should've just done their"Songs From the Big Chair" album. It's a masterpiece.

[@manalive1623]

I was 10 years old when this was released. I’ve got a memory of walking to my friends house (Manchester, UK) and I walked past a guy singing along to Shout, while he was working on his car. The sun was shining and all was well in my world, and his. Funny what sticks with you. Great track and great reaction 👍

[@markcatanzaro9699]

Guys it was TRULY a great time to be growing up in the 80s with all that incredible NEW music AND had all the great 60s and 70s music to choose from!!! It's actually sad that it's over- who would have guessed that it would be the last great music era? The music today is NOTHING like what we had then

[@rars1965]

Mad World. Pale Shelter. The Hurting. ‘Nuff said.

[@CapitalG_MTG]

Mad World and Pale Shelter should be your next TFF picks. While not as big as Shout, these songs have been covered and sampled by more recent acts. Arguably a stronger legacy. Also, give their new tracks a go. The Tipping Point and Break The Man are both fantastic.

[@privatename123]

Blue Monday by New Order, Situation and Don’t Go by Yaz, West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, I Ran, Space Age Love Song and DNA by Flock of Seagulls, Addicted to Love and Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer and on and on! Lots to love from the ‘80s brothers!

[@burmajones803]

Yes to Space Age Love Song. That guitar riff!

[@privatename123]

Lots of great guitar riffs in that album!

[@patrickmcevoy5080]

"You shouldn't have to jump for joy" has always been one of my favorite lyrics ever. Totally smiled when you called it out.

[@davidwalker683]

Sowing the seeds of love, mad world, everybody wants to rule world, woman in chains, break It down again.. so many great tracks

[@sdboutet]

The best example of a "slow burn" song. It just keeps getting better and better and better as it progresses! Favorite moment.....the one "without-come on" that's different from the rest of the song.

[@6lillium]

The whole album is worthy of a full listen. Top 5 all time 80's album.

[@cadleo]

Alex is hooked on the 80's!

[@mamaflush9945]

I thought I'd drop off another suggestion, in case you're interested. "Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Live)" this is off the album with the same name "Sowing the Seeds of Love" as well as, "Woman In Chains", and "Advice For The Young At Heart" both of which made the Top 40 in several countries. The Seeds Of Love was an international success, entering the UK Album Charts at number one. And top ten in other countries.

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

Excellent! "Head Over Heels" would be my next choice.

[@jalontf2]

Pale Shelter is a jam, should hit that next. 80s were the greatest!

[@craigpreedy8855]

Saw them in 85. Small venue. This was their encore. The whole auditorium sang their hearts out. Epic. Loved them then. Love them now.

[@impishsongster333]

Head Over Heels, is my favorite Tears For Fears song. It's also from the, Songs From the Big Chair album.

[@Vennegoor10]

One of the best songs of the 80s.

[@martindupont2249]

Pale Shelter is a wonderful 80's song from Tears for Fears

[@RandyHall324]

Loved this one from the first time I'd ever heard it, and felt exactly the same way - "how am I not getting sick of this?" Never have, and apparently never will!

[@ericwilliams1031]

"Change" "Mad World" "Head Over Heels" "Sewing The Seeds Of Love"

[@UFOS4]

Back in those days my heavy metal heart wanted to ignore this band, but my ears said no. Good stuff! So fun to see you guys enjoy this. "Sowing the Seed of Love" is a nice one, too.

[@kerrihennebury7616]

This was the very first video I saw on MTV. I was the first kid on the block to get cable and was instantly the place to be for MTV. ❤

[@michaelnorris7353]

I`m not a big fan of 80`s music but in a decade of sugar-coated simplistic tunes Tears for Fears stood head & shoulders above the rest. Great song/writing, great production & great performance.

[@leighnapier4505]

The 70s were Sooo much better than the 80s, IMHO.

[@WyattWinters]

Britain ruled the 80's for sure. Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, The Police, the list goes on

[@ryanjacobson2508]

​@@leighnapier4505Which part of the 70's, LOL? A lot of boring soft rock and disco rules the charts back then.

[@robertcollins197]

Mad World. Don't miss Mad World especially after Shout.

[@karlalong4541]

Head Over Heels or Mad World should be next. Love them and you guys!

[@foxandscout]

Mad Word is S tier

[@drewwin794]

The Big Chair - Mothers Talk - The Working Hour - Broken/Head Over Heels/Listen These are a Must listen, they’re also very diverse.

[@horsebydayartbynight]

"Head Over Heals" and "Sowing the Seeds of Love" are both excellent songs from them that you should hit!

[@michaelbiggs7861]

Nice review guys. You've covered the two big hits from Songs From The Big Chair, now you should cover the best two songs on the album, Head Over Heels and The Working Hour. If you decide to listen to Head Over Heels,, it is much better if you listen to Broken and Head Over Heels together because one leads into another and they both use the same piano sequence. The pair are big Beatles fans and you will discover this if you continue the Tears For Fears journey, Roland, the guy with the long hair is a big fan of Paul Simon too, he wanted the sleeve design to look like Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Waters. TFF released a new album in 2022 called The Tipping Point, the title track covers the death of Roland's wife in 2017. Both Roland and Curt sing Lead, it was Roland you heard on Shout, and Curt on Everybody Wants To Rule The World. Other great songs include Woman In Chains, Sowing The Seeds Of Love, Mad World which you've probably heard a different version of, and Badman's Song, I could go on and on, the list is extensive.

[@VGKDean]

The drumming was impeccable

[@hollysmith9979]

Thank Phil Collins for that....😊

[@jasonwilliams6005]

​@@hollysmith9979 that's not Phil though...

[@hollysmith9979]

​@@jasonwilliams6005 oh I guess I read it wrong my bad....lol...can't believe everything you read...

[@SandrineVoxServices]

Roland Orzabal is an incredible singer, guitarist, producer!! Curt is a fantastic bass player!

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

Hi guys!!! Can't believe you just react to this great classic hit from Tears for Fears! 🙂 I recommend "Head over Heels" as another classic. Best regards from Chile!!

[@Renkk17]

Tears for Fears - Mad World (My Favorite) - Head Over Heels - Sowing the Seeds of Love

[@ischmidt]

This song masters something the Beatles pioneered in pop music: the same section never sounds the same twice. You never get tired of the chorus because it's different every time it comes around. (And also because it's a great chorus!)

[@stevenmix3723]

I am also going to ask please for a lesser known duo from the era, David & David, "Welcome to the Boomtown." That obscure album has a whole slew of fascinating songs, for example also, "Being Alone Together."

[@burmajones803]

Great album.

[@mariefc8504]

I've loved this band since '85 when I was in my early 20's. They were all over MTV and the radio. Their music is outstanding, and they've aged like fine wine. I suggest Woman In Chains next.

[@ToABrighterFuture]

This is a song you could play for a grammar class, to demonstrate the importance of mood. By starting the chorus with an imperative ("Shout!"), and ending the verses with an infinitive ("You shouldn't have TO JUMP for joy," "I hope we live TO TELL the tale," and so on), they can slide from the infinitive, right onto the imperative. And that's how you get the overlap, and how it ends up sounding like, "You shouldn't have to, Shout! Shout!", and so on. It's a very, VERY slick move, from a lyrical standpoint. Pay attention in English class, kids, and maybe one day you can write a lyric this good.

[@francesthompson593]

Definitely one of the best bands to come out of the 80’s and still going strong!

[@mikefixx7177]

The video is outstanding if you ever want to see it. Great song.

[@dewapd1169]

The guitar solo in this song is utter perfection!!

[@libbylulu148]

Sowing the Seeds of Love is amazing.

[@junietunes2148]

Tears for Fears is simply timeless. "Head Over Heels", "Sowing the Seeds of Love', "Mad World", "Woman in Chains" and so many more. Great song writers/musicians and still touring and sounding amazing! Great reaction Gents!

[@marshabailey1121]

That is called musicianship.

[@nizmollusk]

Loving the journey guys and how despite your initial reluctance you are hitting some 80's bangers in recent months :) Keep up the great reacts.

[@alrivers2297]

Another huge one! Sowing the Seeds of Love, Head Over Heals and Mad World are also fantastic

[@waterfallhunter634]

Their song Woman in Chains is really fricking good.

[@RockyMtnRebecca]

I love this band - such a good vid Gents!! ♥♥♥

[@steves9905]

god i loved this song when it came out...huge life transitions for me at the time and this song played so well into the middle of that. so 80's. love how the song kept layering on as it continued

[@maukasara808]

When I was in my early 20s, I remember diving into a pool, super hot outside and this was on the boom box. Perfect moment and memory.

[@greyhawk-111]

"Head Over Heels" made all the women squeal at their live shows, even just a few years ago. It's perfection. Also... yes, when we heard "Shout" for the first time in '85, we definitely asked, "wait... what the f*** is THIS?" It was anthemic in a new way... and still plays as such today.

[@stevewright1539]

Broken\Head Over Heels from the same album but yeah. Woman In Chains is personal favorite but so is Sowing the Seeds.." and Mad World, Working Hour! Yes. Working Hour or Badman's Song!

[@sisterdebmac]

Woman In Chains is a masterpiece. Head Over Heals is my favorite because it's sweet and hooky and funky and cool. Pale Shelter is haunting AF. Mad World is a must.

[@yewtoobnewb]

it's wonderful to me that andy's interpretation of "you shouldn't have to jump for joy" was that you shouldn't have to jump to reach joy and until watching this reaction my interpretation was you shouldn't need to jump because you're happy. i think andy's interpretation makes so much more sense in relation to the song. so thank you!

[@Zarznette7900]

Mothers talk is another good song by them, probably my favorite one. Underated as hell imo

[@adamp2029]

I like Mother’s Talk but I still can’t believe it was chosen as the first single, over the three monster hits off the album.

[@decal626]

I'm glad you're wading into the 80s more-and-more. Still a lot to unpack there!! Classic choon.

[@MrGjones001]

It was "THE" song on radio and MTV back in the day. Great song for a beach drive. Well done A&A!

[@jameswarner5809]

Of all the great things about this track, the thing that sticks in my mind is the two guitar chimes at the end of the solo. Perfectly placed.

[@PhilliptBates]

Such a great duo! Both had an excellent voice and they complimented each other well. Love them!!

[@TobyKing-u6j]

i was a UK angsty teen in that era and I have extremely fond memories of those days, little did I think that I would actually become an 50 something, let along still be a 50 something who's still angsty, now only about different things.

[@andydurazo5337]

Head Over Heels, Change, Pale Shelter are all good follow ups but, if you want the masterpiece Sowing The Seeds of Love.

[@langdale55]

Head Over Heels from the same great album, Songs From The Big Chair, and Woman in Chains from Sowing Seeds of Love are great TFF tracks. Check out their story about Oleta Adams who duets beautifully on Woman in Chains.