tears for fears - the working hour live 1985

Live in Germany 1985.

[@armoredflavio7313]

for me, this is their best song. a masterpiece. musical technicality-wise

[@mierezsaturday6585]

A stunning work of art.

[@prettyyoungthingpyt5015]

yan santana ..it's one of my favorites too, ....speaks to me.."find out what this fear is about"...

[@Fififogone]

Agree 100%.

[@migusportratt8237]

Agree

[@gutomelo2808]

i agree

[@0far0from0sanity]

I just love how the sax literally is crying

[@teresadkirse8489]

Star Orzabal-Bowie it's Will Gregory on the sax. He is a GREAT sax player

[@rumblefish9]

Isn't this the same Will Gregory that founded Goldfrapp?

[@abrahamhernandez6928]

Deena Dunderdale well said!

[@jennytaylor4165]

I love this observation.

[@Bluemgwes]

The saxophone is what makes this song for me.

[@Raymond-Reddington88]

Songs from the big chair one of the best albums ever

[@DallasFan-rm8or]

West Johnson 100% agree

[@muralidharanj2857]

Absolutely

[@Aesop101]

The Hurting is their best

[@illmatiK4]

West Johnson This album is definitely one of the best in my opinion too!

[@jasoncodger3715]

I 101% agree with you my friend

[@josephsmith4592]

The sax, the percussion, the bass, the keyboards, the lyrics and their voices. This song is one of the greatest songs of the 80s. Love this band.

[@nthlns]

I'm crying. This is simply perfect, their best song imo. Roland is a genious. This sax is a killer. CHILLS with this masterpiece.

[@dabatchko]

the sax is played by will "goldfrapp" gregory btw.

[@Aesop101]

Dido

[@selinaogorman8380]

Indeed a masterpiece

[@walasiewicz]

It is one of their best i agree really stretches the capabilities of his range. He's incredible and i loved his solo stuff too

[@walasiewicz]

It's great but nothing to cry over!

[@53mango]

Roland is a pure genius

[@therealawakener7]

I don't know what it is about this entire song, and I've heard thousands upon thousands of songs so far in my life as a musician, but, I really think that this could quite possibly be the greatest pop/rock song ever written, and recorded. Its transient, transfixing, transportent, transcending. ENOUGH SAID!

[@tracevidz2419]

Couldn't agree more! 👌

[@brandeisconroy2610]

YES. Over and over.

[@rtbarnes4893]

Well put and 100% correct.. Nice that WE all get that, right?..

[@kappalappa7376]

Listen to his album tomcats screaming outside, some of my fav songs of theirs, it has the best song 4 me from my fav band!

[@selinaogorman8380]

This is a masterpiece of a song

[@tenchi586]

Tears for Fears are so criminally underrated that it's tragic. There are loads of crappy 80s bands who still get recognition, but a high quality band like Tears for Fears is still quiet obscure. Roland can sing with such passion and emotion, it's unbelievable. Heck, Tears for Fears even released a couple of stellar albums in the 90s, "Elemental" (1993) and "Raul and the King's of Spain," (1995) which hardly anyone is aware of.

[@MichaelMartinez-mr3uy]

They were never obscure. Several of their songs are well know even to the younger generation today. I think what you mean to say is that many of their *best* songs are lesser-known than their hits were.

[@tiduzffx]

Have you ever listened to their first album, The Hurting? Omg I wish I had that in my teenage years.

[@MichaelMartinez-mr3uy]

@@tiduzffx I've got all, or most, of their albums. The Hurting is good overall. To be honest many of their songs are hit-and-miss for me. The ones that I like are really fantastic and I put them up their with my favorite songs of all time. But there's also a bunch that I'm not real fond of ... I feel Simple Minds was more consistently excellent.

[@ViceStudios02]

Roland also released his own album in 2001

[@pvtrichter88]

@Micheal Martinez NOT too certain what tenchi586 meant !? but although I'm late I do want to chime in and say they definitely weren't obscure in the mid to late 80's and in fact I do believe they were voted as one of the top British Bands of the 80's their songs have appeared on film soundtracks and many of their hits have been covered by a younger generation of artists including Gary Jules and Lorde PHEEWWW long share but hope you enjoy the evening!

[@tinapbutler]

I remember singing this song in the girls bathroom while i was cutting class and my friend started to sing along and i was amazed that she actually knew the song we sang it all that day. Im african american and this was real msic when i was growing up in the 80's. They dont make em like this anymore. My friend passed away and whenever i think of her i think of this song they are both beautiful. RIP Theresa

[@richardtackett2263]

Now, when I hear this song, I will think of Theresa too.

[@mikebennett6713aceadventures]

Thank you for sharing. That was awesome. One of the greatest bands ever love them. Thank you Tina

[@speakerman5286]

The saxophone on this song just slays!

[@lily-xj3hv]

the drama. the sax. the vocals. this song had Everything

[@creativeroutine1473]

how it was possible to live without this music?

[@teresadkirse8489]

Will Gregory is an outstanding sax player

[@shawnadiaz1455]

I will never ever get sick of hearing this song. Everything about this song is just pure perfection. Roland, your voice is absolutely amazing ❤

[@DallasFan-rm8or]

Ian Stanley I feel is very underrated as well he is a very accomplished keyboardist and was key on a lot of Tears For Fears projects. He was great at what he did.

[@halfdonut6505]

He's as much a genius as Roland and Curt

[@Nickstermc]

Totally agree. He’s a massive part of Songs from the Big Chair.

[@carolfreitag6847]

and Ian was also beautiful!

[@RaulPinoR]

The guy with the sax (William Gregory) is fantastic. This song keeps growing every day, can´t get enough of it :)

[@josephlapid9988]

The best TFF song for me. The structure of the song and the layer of instruments is phenomenal.

[@chadcooper9116]

I honestly cannot believe this is LIVE. There is a handful of bands that sound this good in concert. Pink Floyd, The Cure, Yes, The Who, Eric Clapton, Stones, The Police, Queen.

[@maisumidiotaquevocenaoconh1241]

actually, today some bands can't do this even on playback, lol

[@rumblefish9]

Tears for Fears is one of those bands that had greats song but were even better live. I had a chance to watch them live about two years ago and they still sound great. Roland's voice is still as powerful as ever.

[@davidanderson2541]

add TFF to your handful of bands that sound AWESOME live Chad

[@kathikai2000]

I saw them in 1985, and a couple of months ago. I was 25 the first time I saw them, obsessed then, obsessed again!

[@memberofthetribe1]

I saw the Cure live and FREAKED OUT!! Just like you said, the sounded EXACTLY like the record. One of the best concerts I ever went to. I have to admit that Seal sounded like his records, and Talking Heads/TomTom Club were so on point at Red Rocks they played an extra hour. I will never forget that concert.

[@tdavart9233]

The minute I heard them for the first time back in the 80s I knew it was quality music. Still a huge fan. And I agree...tragically underrated.

[@ingenious4t]

Great song, great band, Roland sings almost pitch perfect live. Must mention their drummer: Manny Elias, so original and unique style of drumming. Thanks for posting.

[@davedzone]

Manny is on FB. He has a company called Bongos rock and roll pickles. Nice guy. He also played with Julian Lennon some.

[@ytcarol]

Lord have mercy, that voice, that sax, those drums, that bass... and the message - find out, find out, what this fear is about. If this isn't a perfect song, don't know what is. Just as perfectly performed today as back then.

[@simoom37]

This has to be one of the best voices ever ! Wow Roland...

[@lostman8990]

THE WORKING HOUR. An absolute musical masterpiece ! I love everything about it. The lyrics, melody and Manny Elias' drumming. Very pleased that Manny got a writing credit for the track too. ☮️ ☯️ 🌻

[@teresadkirse8489]

Roland can hold a note forever. Very smooth

[@natalie-gm7cd]

i think i might like this more than the studio version

[@neilwilson966]

Saw an interview and they said that this is the song they are most asked to play. Great song. Very original.

[@dianaforever7794]

Tears for fears are the best band to come out of the 80s, and can't they play live, wow wow wow, just love them to bit's 💋💋

[@seanh2198]

I am a 80's kid, and soooo glad. One of the best songs ever by Tears!!

[@mmcnair3770]

The. Working Hour is so beautiful,smooth and jazzy. One of my favorite songs.Great musicians and Rolands voice, just..wow!So talented.

[@ajcivicracer]

Such a stress reliever when I listen to them in my truck while stuck in traffic.

[@phillyfan1088]

Classic Song, today's music can't compete with this.

[@WestchesterNYMilton]

What a great song! I watch this as I'm in between jobs; how ironic. On a different note - why can't today's musicians play music with this much quality?

[@Patty5825]

Roland's vocals in this song ...just Wow!

[@luizde-rossi643]

Possibly the best band of the 80's. Amazing. 👏

[@jennytaylor4165]

"FIND OUT, FIND OUT, WHAT THIS FEAR IS ABOUT!.." Big, beautiful, cry from the heart of a song, comparable to Bohemian Rhapsody or Baker Street. I don't even know if it was released as a single in the UK? Just adore it at the moment. I was basically born a decade too late for these guys! I was only about 10 when it was written, and am now in the midst of my own private odyssey in to T.F.F. and their considerable body of work...a mere 35 years on! Thoroughly enjoying the process, though. Makes me wonder how many generations to come will discover and fall in love with them. God bless 'em.

[@edwardpk04]

Loved Tears for fears since I was a teenager. God bless you all! Eddies wife cheryl

[@meganwilliamson655]

Those vocals are unreal

[@christophergaudreau9265]

OMG . . . . I get chills at 3:15 . . WoW

[@briangoodman8990]

Roland's voice is out of this world. This is it. This is all you need.

[@Chrisstian111]

This has to be the best live performance of this song. Unbelievable how good the acoustics are and Roland's voice. I wonder if this song was released today would it be as popular as it was then.

[@mattma96]

I agree that this TFF classic should be re-released !!!!!!! It should be a BIG international hit.......

[@The7dioses]

This new generation has been too dumbed down to appreciate something this good.

[@salvadormarley]

It would not be popular at all now.

[@breath888]

I remember first hearing this as a tune on the King Biscuit Flour Hour. I used to tape it off the radio. Played this show repeatedly. Roland held long notes amazingly.

[@bonnetroblox]

salvadormarley, Tears for Fears is actually still popular among many teens. Most that have heard of the band only recognize like one song though, usually Everybody Wants to Rule the World. It’s not something you’ll hear if you tune into the local radio because this song is over 30 years old. Time continues to fly by, and that means that things change. I don’t understand why everyone makes a big deal about the new generation’s taste in music. I’m not much of a fan of the music today, but I’m not going to go up to someone and say, “That’s not my taste in music, which makes you stupid for listening to that.” I’m pretty sure that many people that grew up in the 1940s didn’t say, “Wow, this 80s new wave sounds really great!” They most likely thought it sounded bad because it was different. The music industry isn’t, nor hasn’t, been stuck in one decade for a multiple decades.

[@sophiaamjad8936]

Tears for fears are amazing!!!

[@skytigress]

This song is incredible. 3:23 is greatness. My mother played this record when I was a kid and I felt like revisiting this album all of a sudden.

[@dimasavila9158]

The voice the deep piano keys the Sax guitar drums bass hits the soul

[@christophergaudreau9265]

The technical PERFECTION in the mixing of this song is AWESOME

[@andypotts3521]

This song is from my favourite album of all time. Classic album, great cover and great name. You know the one.

[@FuruBaOtaku]

When Roland starts talking in that deep voice . . . :]

[@Inc0gnit0229]

One of the most underrated songs ever! One of my favorite tracks from their Songs From The Big Chair album.

[@singleplayermoments]

What a time to have been alive!

[@skyhawk747]

Sarah Okc me too - great times!!

[@tinapbutler]

wow!!!!!!!!!! one of the greatest tracks of all time!!!!!! i remember when i first heard this i was mezmerized!!!! i am an african american who grew up in the 80's and tears for fears is one of my favorite bands!!!!! music has no color!!!! if your good your good and tears for fears are GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrAitraining]

Wow. I really regret never seeing them live and I could have in 1985. Just fantastic

[@mikebast]

Saw them in 1985 at Pacific Amphitheater...was one of the best concerts I would ever go to in my life. This song is #1...masterpiece for sure!

[@leonardocarretero1054]

Saw them in Chicago in 1985 at the Aragon theatre, they played this song with what I thought to be a teenager on the Sax, lol. This song has everything yes. The Best TFF song.

[@bigworldddd9566]

Without question, this is the signature version of this song!!!

[@JoinTheProgress]

The whole song is amazing but that drum part literally brings me to tears. For Fears. (Couldn't resist, wasn't planning on it). Seriously on those drums tho.

[@Shadowwolf7774]

I am a huge heavy metal fan always has been ever since the 1970s but this is just great music. This is a perfect song to wake up to Everyday it has such a sleepy Jazz feel at the beginning to slow you bring you out from your sleep and just slowly starts building up to the crescendo. You will never have a bad day waking up to this song.

[@dek86s]

listen to start of fue breakdown amazing song

[@juliananogueira9534]

I do not know you, but whenever I listen to this song I feel like crying... Music and band absurdly incredible!! 😭❤

[@prettyyoungthingpyt5015]

Juliana Nogueira me too, especially when I listen to everybody wants to rule the world and head over heels. I just found this song today because I was read an interview that Roland did this year 2018 and he mentioned "The Working Hour". He's absolutely amazing and humble. Love this artist so much...

[@muralidharanj2857]

Spot on

[@csmith1913]

I love tears for fears so god damn much. I've recently discovered them and my word I just can't get enough, the bit at 3:18 makes my hairs stand up on end.. I could kiss that Roland bloody orzaba.....

[@sandrapereira7233]

lol. Very great song live. Vive la musique!

[@caiusmarins]

+Christopher Smith , please, don't be jealous, but so do I!!! (kissing Roland, I mean, ha ha...)

[@csmith1913]

+Caius Marins lol no worries pal I think there's plenty of Roland to go round haha..

[@caiusmarins]

+Christopher, TFF is the soundtrack of my 80's, and they remain in a special place in my heart! I wish you all best, chap!

[@csmith1913]

+Caius Marins yep same for me, and you too bud..

[@SniffyPoo]

i love how all the elements of this song come together

[@tractorboy2627]

Tears For Fears. What a live performance. Fantastic song. And Rowlands voice...... PRICELESS.

[@Jayyy667]

I adore this song, has stuck with me since childhood and I was born in 85

[@garypritchett8136]

Without doubt, one of THE best bands of the 80's. This is by far my favourite tff track, so atmospheric, that screaming sax, fantastic drumming & Rolands voice, just mesmerising!. When I hear the song start up it reminds me of the sun coming up on a perfect day, with everyone just about to start their daily routine. The 80's were the best time ever for music, so much talent, creativity and personalities. Music said so much back then. Sure there's talent around today, but it's forgotten a year or two later. Songs like this are just timeless!

[@casadelamusicadekarlsanmar3366]

One of the greatest bands ever !

[@jtoupin8797]

Possibly the best...yet unknown......Absolutely out of this world.........

[@illmatiK4]

Tears for Fears was the truth man! This track is one of their best tracks and arguably one of the best rock tracks ever made!

[@hichamelmohtadi]

Underrated masterpiece. Fear is such a vicious thing It wraps me up in chains Find out find out what this fear is about.

[@renatosantos3]

Masterpiece!!! 80's forever!!!!

[@andre-teodosio]

The best song of TFF; perfect combination of lyrics, piano and sax. Awesome!

[@conceicaodejesus3959]

I remember 1986. I love TEARS FOR FEARS.

[@Tornado1994]

1985. Not '86.

[@danielmarquis5258]

This song should have been a top 10 hit; as a child, I always thought that this song was EXTREMELY underrated!!!

[@johnstjohn6658]

With a catalog filled with beautiful songs - THIS is their MOST beautiful.

[@rachelharris725]

This song and Break it down again are two songs I wish the world would understand the lyrics and take them to heart.

[@Jordi1962able]

Of all the songs by Tears for Fears, one of the most underplayed and under-rated great songs,

[@sigridborja1769]

What a voice!!! 😍😍

[@jeffersonbittencourt3007]

Música perfeita, principalmente a parte instrumental. Sensacional.

[@andersonsgcomunacompositor]

Slc, esse instrumental é coisa de louco, uma das melhores canções que a humanidade já teve.

[@doller153]

one of the best bands ever. saw them at red rocks in co. in '91. awesome

[@stormjacobs5497]

Roland has the best voice, boy can he sing and what strong vocals...and so funny. Ive seen him on many interviews, great personality. ..not to forget Gorgeous. Love this man!

[@editorodriguez6554]

This group was such a huge part of the 80's TFF just gave us such good music that had meaning and was such a joy to listen to. I was 7 years old in 1985 when this album came out but I remember listening to these songs back then and listening to them today brings back so many memories of my childhood. The 80's has such great music because of groups like this one.

[@MultiMrMiles]

One of the best pop song made by men...TFF huge influence in the 80s for me- 80s the best decade we lived- miss it all, it will never be like that- new times are disgusting.

[@mattma96]

Spoke my heart out really !!!!!!!

[@WestchesterNYMilton]

So true; I grew up listening to TFF. The music today... arghh... it's sad.

[@LuisXRivas]

@@WestchesterNYMilton no it's not. there s amazing music out there. fuck off with that "music today sucks"crap.

[@temporarymomentary]

This is way beyond pop music. It's crazy complex and beautiful.

[@massivemeatgang]

Luis X. Rivas yes !! Thank you ! I’m so tired of everyone saying all music sucks nowadays. I love tff and I may not listen to much music made nowadays but there is definitely good stuff out there !

[@BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld]

I love how this opera trained miracle vocalist-Roland-- just rolls off this power vocal , like its nothing. Today, it's far more challenging for him . They are 22 here...On top of the World

[@Salah.alkhalifa]

not to forget Ian Stanley and Nicky Holland

[@ambreenkhan76]

Haunting voice ❤️

[@seventhwave87]

"and who are you photoghraphing today?" "a band called.... tears for fears... is that right?" "no..." "no? what is it then?" "we're called the beatles" "the beatles!" "AAAAH!"

[@htagama2155]

😤😥😦😧 obrigado cara

[@marciahelenasilvamarciahea7437]

I love too much Tears For Fears ! Tears For Fears is the must Band of all 80's !

[@lilith_287]

I love that one 😂👍

[@dsants7097]

Roland is very funny. I loved that answer.

[@mrraoulandtheking11]

I liked that he introduced them as the Beatles

[@sarniarocks]

I could sit in my office and be SOO Creative listening to this tune...over and over....

[@Frauenhaus]

Tears for Fears - musikale Treue ein Leben lang. Kein Wunder, dass ich nach England ging. Die Musik der Briten aus den 80ern ist kaum zu übertreffen. THX SJK

[@susannac9546]

A voz de Roland é totalmente especial e poderosa, arranjo impecável, musica muito linda.

[@MrHelendays]

CONCORDO PLENAMENTE E TOTALMENTE COM VOCÊ, E AINDA SÃO BEM HUMORADOS 👍👍👍‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@sarasayago4298]

Amo Tears for fears!!! Más a Roland, descendiente de argentinos! Sara Argentina

[@felixvelazco8684]

#1 the Best song tears for fears

[@simoom37]

This is a special song for me.. When I used to listen to it when I was 13 years old, back in 1990... very well do I remember.. you know how a song can go along a precise memory of your past.. This, when we had taken in a young bird, fallen from its nest... and we fed it, and it became our little pet, till it died and I was so sad. This song echoes that sadness in me. With Roland's powerful voice...

[@veeaveela5440]

Special place Cocteau Twin

[@victorcieza6951]

Cierto amigo muchas canciones que hemos escuchado de niños o jóvenes quedan en nuestro recuerdo por situaciones felices o amargas que nos pasaron en la vida :)

[@elsamarsh3344]

I'm feeling depressed,but this song has lifted my spirits,such a great track, love e'm

[@SelenaSea]

How are you doing? ♡

[@leeevan6908]

I really love this track from their 1985 album 'Songs from the Big Chair'

[@carolfreitag6847]

They are just beautiful to watch and listen to! Especially Rolands vocals!!

[@dcricks1968]

Goosebumps every time. This song made me a fan for life.

[@marcosjunior6840]

Graças a meus pais 🙏❤️ tenho um ótimo gosto de música boa até hoje em 2022 viva anos 80 e 90 essas músicas vai ficar eternamente em nossos corações 🙏❤️🇧🇷👍

[@claudinhapereira2231]

👏👏👏👏

[@Sams911]

it further goes without saying that either of these guys have more talent in one finger than 99% of the biggest names in pop today, and yet I doubt anyone can even name them or the band under the age of 35..

[@redstain1]

A saxophone and mullets all around. You would think that would suck, but no. It's the best Tears For Fears song ever. Very few bands could pull that off.

[@abrahamhernandez8156]

In 1985 I used to listen to tears for fears, and I used to say wow! its amazing. 30 years later I still saying the same, specially for this song. It doens't compares to nothing.

[@cosmaluzia8615]

que música linda eu não sei o que acontece comigo é como se eu flutuasse e fosse Pará em outro planeta não sei explicar é o eu sinto quando escuto essa música é algo enesplic avel se é que me entende demais

[@marcelovillagra2185]

QUÉ VOZ IMPRESIONANTE LA DE ROLANDO ORZABAL ..GENIO

[@7d7e7f7]

One of their best songs.

[@Bendijester]

No auto tune - these are the good old days and this band STILL ROCKS 35 years later!!