Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love (REACTION)

[@Scarlet3241]

Not only is the Beatles influence obvious, it’s very reminiscent of “I am the walrus” and “all you need is love.” 🕊❤️🎼

[@BensSoZen]

hah, i came down to the comments to see if it was obvious

[@stuBdoc]

This was, I'm sure, an intentional tribute to the Beatles and the other messaging and psychedelic music of the '60's.

[@spruce381]

Penny lane trumpet too and you can’t go wrong with a Hammond organ ❤

[@sourisvoleur4854]

With a soupçon of All the Young Dudes.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I was about to post the same thing. To anyone of the era, this song is consciously Beatlesq. The graphics, the staccato french horns, the I Am The Walrus verses, etc.

[@KyleS3m3noff]

Tears For Fears is a HUGE rabbit hole... and definitely worth the time.

[@Luuuc]

So worth it! A lot of the 80s hasn't aged too well. These guys definitely have.

[@adams565]

So much of their discography holds up. They are an amazing pair of artists.

[@georgetaxi8179]

You probably heard the songs "Everybody wants to rule the world" and "Head over heels" Both were huge videos on MTV, but my favorite is "Break it down again" Please do that next. It's a slapper!

[@babylonsister118]

And Badman's Song is great, also!

[@BlueJays0919]

And Woman In Chains. Gets me every time. Oh, and Shout! Break It Down Again rules.

[@benshafer5198]

💯

[@christopherhuot2826]

U can tell these guy's loved the BEATLES 😅GR8 TUNE

[@spruce381]

Too right. Was on a student work visa in Boston, summer 89, when I first heard this - Beatles was first thought. Song of that summer was soul 3 soul - keep on moving. Loved yanks digging our Brit & Irish shit.

[@peterm4486]

Yes they did Shout and yes this is Beatlesesque…this is an absolute masterpiece this song!

[@michaelbiggs7861]

I hope you cover more Tears For Fears, they are the best band to come out of the 80's, and they are still making great music today. I'll be amazed if you haven't heard Everybody Wants To Rule The World. For my money, their masterpiece is Woman In Chains, not only is it a great song brilliantly produced, but it has the gorgeous voice of Oleta Adams on it. Keep up the good work, more TFF please.

[@maryconway8759]

Woman in Chains with Oleta Adams…great song!

[@ubilo]

Where have artists like these guys gone? What a great Beatles' tribute.

[@kevinl2578]

Tears For fears are still around they had a new album in 2022 called The Tipping Point and I saw them in concert last year and the year before!

[@jesselobo3213]

This is one of those songs that gets better with age. An under appreciated song when it came out, it even reminds me of a Beatles production.

[@johnlawler2455]

I also strongly recommend Head over Heels and Mad World by Tears for Fears.

[@ricobonifacio1095]

Woman in Chains from this same group and album would be something y'all would really like, I think.

[@amymikesparks2699]

Such a great song!

[@hereforit170]

@@amymikesparks2699stellar. The story of how they met Oleta Adams, the powerful woman voice on this track is just fantastic and so perfect

[@simonpoole2333]

At some point most bands try to write a Beatles song. This is their effort, and it's pretty good.

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Oh WOW, new territory! Amazing band, saw them last summer live...HEAVILY influenced by the Bealtes. The Trumpet reminds me of Penny Lane...They're from Bath England..NICE one guy! "Every Body Wants to Rule the world" is great too....more please!

[@johnlawler2455]

The Sewing the Seeds of Love album was a pinnacle for Tears for Fears. Woman in Chains, Badman's Song, Advice for the Young at Heart are other classics from this album. The title track is obviously Beatle-esque, but it works magnificently.

[@waynecox3958]

Yes, you guys should hear WOMAN IN CHAINS.........

[@marlew6629]

It was pinnace for 80's albums, A masterpiece.

[@inspiredfunkmark]

Woman. In Chains - one of their best tracks, features Oleta Adams.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

☝️

[@AlexBrown-vx2nt]

Woman in chains…best Tears for Fears album. Btw, the entire album is so well produced. We listen to it end to end while cooking dinner and love it.

[@sprezzatura8755]

Roland straight up said this song was a rework of I am the Walrus.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Tears For Fears is one of my favorites. Their production rivals Steely Dan, and that's an ultimate compliment. Check out Woman in Chains, considered by engineers as one of the best mixed songs ever. Others to check out: The Working Hour, Elemental, Break It Down Again, Raoul and the Kings of Spain, Mr. Pessimist and Goodnight Song. That can get you started.

[@KyleS3m3noff]

THANK YOU for being one of the few to recommend Raoul & The Kings Of Spain - I know it's really more a Roland solo album than a TFF album, but it's legitimately one of my most revisited 90s albums... and that's saying something.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

It's a magnificent album, so lush, grand, yet intimate, an absolute masterpiece. I wish more people would react to any of the songs on it. You've got great musical taste!@@KyleS3m3noff

[@vicprovost2561]

Raol and the Kings of Spain! Beyond underrated, great song and album. Roland is one of the all time greats for me.

[@KyleS3m3noff]

@@ohfour-seven6228 yep, you nailed it. It's sprawling and ambitious as ever, but simultaneously personal and intimate, relatable rather than spectacle. So happy to see someone else give it the props it deserves. :)

[@KyleS3m3noff]

@@vicprovost2561 yay, another fellow sophisticate! ;)

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

Thanks for doing this great song. It has a message.

[@robinpadilla6683]

Yes! You got there with the Beatles influence and Sgt Pepper. Also very strong with Yellow Submarine when he's laying in the couch and there those animated creatures. ❤ This is my absolute favorite Tears for Fears song because it's so different than all their other work. I had their first cd in replay constantly back in the day. I'm sooo glad to have seen you react not only to the song but the video, because this song needs to be experienced visually too! Not alot of reactors have done this one so thank you so much! Made my day.

[@tomkowalski7267]

saw them on their last tour in LA. insane live, sounded just as good as the records. catch them if you can on their next tour. such soulful music

[@80shitsInsidetheB-side-mf2of]

NOW we're talking. Great song, great album,

[@stevemd6488]

The 80s in one song. AWESOME pickup on the Beatles influence. Hello/Goodbye, Revolver, Sgt Peppers

[@geofit2193]

Totally underrated band. Check out Badman’s song-LIVE! Earcandy for sure!!!

[@catserver8577]

It's weird, this band was huge when I was in high school, and I didn't really like them. They were played non-stop on the radio and MTV, and I was sort of a metal head at the time. Now, this is one of my top ten favorite songs and I really dig them. Great review!

[@jaquestraw1]

Really good band guys. Lots of hits to explore. Highly recommend.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes, they did Shout! Also Head Over Heels, Everybody Wants to Rule the World etc. They were huge, part of the 2nd British Invasion in the 80s. We had it so good back then, so much good music across genres. I miss the 80s 😭 Thank you for doing the video!! Some songs in the 80s are inextricably linked with their videos, like this one.

[@xoxxobob61]

@jenniferfoster1692 For those of us who grew up in the 80's with this Music we were truly blessed back then! Truly one of the most Creative decades in Music!

[@BonniePicc]

Great catch on how they emulated the Beatles. It starts with the intro and is woven throughout. As you mentioned Shout was probably their biggest hit but Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Mad World, Head Over Heels and Break it Down Again are also good ones to check out

[@davidwolf4677]

Shades of “I Am The Walrus” and “Penny Lane”.

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

exactly, I always thought the same too!!

[@ogmandog]

You can hear the Beatles influence on this track.

[@ricobonifacio1095]

I watched this video so many times when it first was on mtv. Love this song and band.

[@JefferyWWright]

Tons of Beatles and Sir George production references, this might be TFF's grooviest number.

[@babylonsister118]

Tears for Fears really just don't miss! Another great reaction to an old fav!! And yes, it always reminded me of SPLHCB also!

[@JJReagan]

One of all time favorite songs. It always reminds me of a Beatle song. Thanks guys so much for this take!!!

[@KingLeo-ng5tc]

The song is a throwback to '60s nostalgia (big in the late '80s) with a nod to The Beatles and a kind of Flower Power philosophy to it, including political lyrics starting with "High time we made a stand and shook up the views of the common man" and ending with "An end to need and the politics of greed." Written by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, the lyrics in this song are a byproduct of Orzabal's interest in psychology and philosophy - he cites Sartre's Les Mains Sales and Arthur Janov's Primal Scream as literary influences. The song is a call to action, asking us to reject the status quo: "High time we made a stand and shook up the views of the common man."

[@Luuuc]

❤ This is one of the pop masterpieces of the 80's IMO, from one of the best bands of the era. It hadn't even occurred to me that you guys hadn't reacted to them yet. They're brilliant, and ahead of their time (despite the obvious Beatles influences in this one, which they readily acknowledge). I'd suggest starting with their older stuff. You'll enjoy this ride trust me!

[@silvertube52]

I'd classify it as psychedelic pop. It is a tribute to the spirit of late sixties hippies. As on old hippy, they nailed it. Yeah, they also did Shout.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Love Tears For Fears ❤❤❤

[@remohio]

Beatlesque 80's pop rap

[@traherne6726]

This song is Beatlesque. Enjoyed.

[@EclecticInstinct]

Classy reaction fellas. Woman In Chains. 'nuff said.

[@Doogs5150]

Tears for Fears were very influenced by the Beatles and, they have no problem admitting it. Such incredible songwriting!

[@cheriemelissa]

I love this song and video!!!!!!

[@kevinl2578]

Nice reaction, DOPE channel and ya there catalog of hits/great music is astonishing!

[@MrAitraining]

Genius track. The whole album is great. Another terrific one from them is "the working hour" from the previous album

[@dolfinpt]

Love Tears for Fears! Talk about blast from the past! ❤These guys had MUCH radio air play! Just throw on the Songs from the Big Chair OR their greatest hits! And ENJOY!!! And you will!😉☺️

[@kathiek4239]

Ah, the 80s. Tears for Fears was one of those groups that was hard to classify, but dang they were good. “Head Over Heels” is my personal fav.

[@johnnyd5285]

They are unique, every song is different. This song has a hint of Beatles.

[@robertcussins2807]

"Head Over Heels" off "Songs From the Big Chair" is essential.

[@mattiefee]

Their production, arranging, vocal harmonizing, instrumentals... everything they do it top tier!

[@leemcclements8889]

Love this song!

[@jontastic]

One of my favorite favorite favorite songs and videos. I’m freaking old, and this song would have been great back in the 1960s. Speaking about love, caring for others, not trusting government.

[@chrishayes4323]

I'm always thrilled to hear this song played!

[@peterlburrows]

Great call, about the Beatles reference! You guys are getting to be professors of my generation's music.

[@KaiLiedtke]

The whole album is fantastic. Check it out😊

[@DorothyFarias]

Love this Duo and this is my favorite song. Always brings tears to my eyes. Why can't we sow it?

[@davewardell5616]

Good job fellas. Very Beatles influenced. You guys are the best of the “reaction” videos. Tell it like it is.

[@marlew6629]

This album is masterpiece. The production is stunning, rich and textures much like the songs themselves.

[@winterwomanes3828]

I love Tears for Fears and really love watching you groove on this. Shout is my favorite. You should do Woman in Chains next

[@jazzman859]

This an incredible band. Everything they do

[@keithmorgan742]

I'm 54 years old and I always wondered if a contemporary group would be accepted if they sounded like the Beatles. THIS SONG SOUNDS EXACTLY like the Beatles and everyone loved it.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Albums. Fantastic Band!

[@Andy-Capp]

Great band one of my favourites. A great catalogue to react to.

[@Jan-xn3kz]

This is UK 80’s. Bands like XTC, Prefab Sprout, Scritti Politti, Elvis Costello.

[@danmayberry1185]

XTC please!

[@Teek4Tat]

Great tune !!! It’s on my faves playlist.. they loved the Beatles no mistaking their influence.

[@jennhurl]

"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" helped define the 80's

[@ravenize9655]

I guess I never heard this song all the way through - and I love it more than I did before. Thanks for the reaction and reintroducing me to this song again! (And yes, they did Shout)

[@GTO4now]

I loved this album when it came out...I completely wore it out! These guys had a great, great sound! Definitely do some of their other tunes.

[@deadmeat_0152]

‘Songs from the Big Chair’ is a great album

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

Sounds very much like the Beatles music, I like it. Thank you

[@vicprovost2561]

Great song from the magnificent album of the same name, definite Beatles influence but totally in their own way. Both the song and the video are incredible and out of the box, these guys were their own genre. They were part of why the 80s were so fun. If there is one album by them you should do an album review it is Songs From the Big Chair, is sold many millions of albums in the mid 80s and they were huge hits on MTV with several videos from it as well. The suite Broken/Head Over Heals/Broken (live) is incredible, A pop masterpiece. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@inmyhouse11]

Pale Shelter needs to be the next song checked out

[@BenCoultryAfishall]

It's seeeeriously Sgt Pepper influenced, even the drums feel like Ringo. Love that Hammond in the middle 8 section. Been a favorite as long as Pink Floyd - Learning to Fly and Van Halen - Dreams. Crazy that all 3 of those were basically the same genre in the late 80s, as completely different as they are.

[@AJimiDigginKat]

This has become my favorite song of theirs and they are one of my favorite bands so that says a lot considering their catalog

[@davidthompson4869]

OMG Guys, another of my favorite bands, Tears For Fears. Completely Beatles influenced and also reminiscent is the high level of songwriting by these 2. TFF has so many great songs, Everybody Wants To Rule The World(85), Shout(83), Head Over Heals(85), Change(83) Pale Shelter(83), Advice For The Young At Heart(89 and same album as Sowing and quite a different style!). Very sophisticated, layered songwriting and superb lyrics and the songs NEVER GET OLD much like my favorite band, Steely Dan. The duo of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, actually split up after this album was released. Both did solo work and are back together and touring now and still producing very stylish, very elegant music.So thankful you found TFF and absolutely love watching and listening to your comments about the song. More BEAUTIFUL MUSIC artists: Seal(Prayer For The Dying)/Sade(Maureen)/The Smiths(There Is A Light)/ The Cure(In Between Days). You'll love all of them! Keep up the amazing work my friends!

[@josiepkat]

First - I LOVE that you have Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon in the background. Thank you for listening to this song - it's absolutely part of the soundtrack of my life since it was released in 1989. it's VERY Beatles influenced, These guys are so good - Tears For Fears broke up after this album and Roland Orzabal went on to make the album Elemental in 1992 (also great!) without Kurt Smith but still retained the Tears For Fears name. "The Working Hour" from Songs From the Big Chair is a masterpiece - you should do a whole album listen to Songs From the BIg Chair. "Advice For the Young At Heart" is my other favorite song from The Seeds of Love album. Just incredible and timeless. Thanks! You guys rock!!!!!

[@ndav5677]

Always love your critiques guys! Another great band with so many facets to their music not to mention excellent production. Just listened to the recent album- they still got it!

[@keithyoung7065]

Gotta check out " Mad world"!

[@gregpomeroy2149]

Great voices

[@Kuesel68]

That was at the hight of the neo-hippie/neo-acid movement in the late 80s that started with the release of the Beatles catallogue on CD in 1987. And you guys nailed it: many Beatles references (I am the Walrus, All you Need is Love, Penny Lane, For No One etc.). Actually it is like many songs packed in one. With this song they surprised everyone who was familiar with their jazzy synth pop music they made before.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

YES, THEY DO "SHOUT"👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤❤❤❤ MAD WORLD WOMAN IN CHAINS EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD YES, INFLUENCE OF BEATLES!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@got2soar]

Oh yea, bringing back memories of all the hits they had AND remembering how hard I crushed on Vanity. I recommended a couple of 311 songs the other day and will keep reminding ya about that band, give em a listen!

[@itsmadfar]

Yep Che! Definitely Beatles influenced with tinges of Chicago. In the end, beautiful vocal rendition and inspirational to boot!! Great production!

[@lynnegunn2425]

❤ Listen to "A Bad Man's Song " featuring Oleta Adams. 😊

[@melvinwomack3717]

YES!

[@amandathibodeau4996]

You guys pick up on all of it! The Beatles influence, etc.! Great song!

[@RobONeill-b5e]

Mad World (one of their earliest tunes) well worth checking out. Keep it going guys - loving your reactions

[@NUNYA79.]

Wow, that brings back memories totally forgot about this. One had a music video on MTV for this 1 as well. Love it good stuff, Alice, God bless.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Always loved this song. Especially the message.

[@joanfisher1079]

Recommend you listen to Woman in Chains featuring the incomparable Oleta Adams who played keyboards and sang back up for Tears for Fears on this Concert Tour.

[@moving9071]

So glad you guys are getting into TFF. Great band, great song. Do Head Over Heels next, that's my favorite by them.

[@6916dog]

An absolute masterpiece. Lyrically, sonically (and with the vid) and visually.

[@charlesmurphy4144]

80's staple!

[@marksimpson1991]

The word genius gets thrown about too much, but absolutely applies to Roland Orzabal. PLEASE check out an album called Raoul & the Kings of Spain. It's a Tears For Fears record, but is really an Orzabal solo album. One of the best albums that not many know about.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction guys!! Tears For Fears is a wonderful rabbit hole to jump down. You know (and like) Shout - probably one of their biggest hits, but I'd check: Woman In Chains, Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Change, Mad World, Head Over Heels & Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) - as your next ventures into T4F. Great group!! Cheers.

[@shanedesselle2590]

An audial and visual masterpiece!

[@susiedawson3349]

Great review. Please listen to more Bonnie Raitt, the queen of slide guitar. "Something to Talk About" and 'Thing Called Love.' I saw her live in 2018 and it was a great show. 'Longing in Their Hearts' is a good song too. Have a great weekend La and Che!

[@AquaShibby3000]

The moment my man stopped the video to ask "Are these the guys who did 'Shout?'" that's when I knew you were in for life :)

[@melvinwomack3717]

Fellas this is a must have album I promise you'll love it

[@jasonb.7609]

Saw them a couple years ago, opened for and destroyed Hall and Oates, killer band!