(Video from The Vault) Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@MusicLover-dt7ic]

Thank you . Great song choice.

[@johndelong7795]

Hi.

[@paddyofurniture705]

Groovy

[@jackdeman5866]

Never been to Spain waylon jennings

[@iamowell3160]

Hear n aid next man.it was a good song by all metal group in yhe 80,.believe me you gonna like it.i hope you react to the song tomorrow🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@patrickpeters298]

"Head Over Heels" is another great song by them.

[@patrickpeters298]

@@elysehfm8797 Thanks!

[@andrewptob]

It’s my favorite song by TFF!

[@angelodaBarbarian]

Yeees great song

[@krash2fast99]

Anything from Songs from the big chair

[@timdyer5326]

Mad World, Change, Pale Shelter and so many others.

[@johnee77]

Sowing the Seeds of Love is a brilliant Tears for Fears song!

[@gbcrowne271]

That’s a great song!

[@TracyfromNC]

Please do that one!

[@yesitsamessgarden]

Absolutely

[@Blonde_Somnambulist]

Great song 👍🏻

[@MikeHart72]

This song has a Beetles feel to it

[@joshgilchrist7682]

"Welcome to your life...there's no turning back"...one of the great opening lines to a song ever

[@philipbaldwin2078]

I was a young G.I. in 1985 and went overseas for my first time that summer. This song is the defining song of the mid ‘80s for me.

[@Gothguy1961]

I was in the military at the same time...I agree with ya, brother.

[@robcrozier1692]

Yes I remember I heard this in 1985 and I was like holy shit.

[@OneDollarDaveLink]

Thank you for your service, brother

[@davidbrisendine2916]

It is the definitive 80s songfor me too.

[@Islendingar]

@@davidbrisendine2916 I’d say one of the defining tracks of the 80’s ... don’t forget Queen Radio Gaga, Kind of Magic ... the stunning Who Wants To Live Forever .... also the other tracks I posted above too ....

[@TheAcgtrs]

Always loved that outro solo... I sold a guitar to Roland, the guitarist/singer/cofounder of Tears For Fears... I had to thank him for playing that amazing solo. He responded with a thank you. He also said that he’d wished he could’ve had another take, but even though he didn’t love it, everyone else in the studio did love it... Just a little bit of background, for you... ‘Head over Heels’ is another great TFF song.

[@estimatedleighton6389]

What guitar did he play on that solo? And what guitar did you sell him?

[@pdmullgirl]

Neat story! ❤️💜💚

[@MegalonJonesSlattery]

All those double stops on the first solo. The outro solo is an under appreciated gem.

[@TheAcgtrs]

@@estimatedleighton6389 the primary TFF guitar tone is in fact a Strat. I know that seems obvious, because he’s playing one in the video, but he did confirm it during our conversation... When I was helping him shop, they we’re planning on going into the studio, and Roland was considering other tones, to change up their sound a little... He was looking at ES335 models. He actually preferred the ES339, instead. This was around 2014/15 time frame.

[@jakobolsen1859]

Roland is a vastly underrated guitarist. There is so much great guitar work on the Songs From the Big Chair album, and he never gets enough recognition for it. The solo on Shout for instance is one of my all-time favorite guitar solos....

[@CourtneyDixonDesigns]

I grew up with this song and band and never tired of this particular song.

[@geofffitz1497]

always felt like this was a VASTLY underrated band. Hits galore, man, and very solid musically across their catalog.

[@georgekomarov4140]

Don't forget unique Roland's voice

[@ohfour-seven6228]

One of my very favorite bands.

[@MichaelScheele]

This song was in the ending of the movie "Real Genius". One of Val Kilmer's early roles. My favorite line from the song: "I can't stand this indecision, married with a lack of vision."

[@jasonremy1627]

Such a great movie.

[@brianne8258]

I loved that movie and was just about to post a "name that movie" response.😊

[@barbarastrayhorn4667]

Great line.

[@stevenmaguire7712]

All I can think of is the popcorn destroying the house from Real Genius.

[@mahtob1956]

You think it ties into make the most of freedom and our pleasures nothing ever last forever? Does that mean squandered decadence ? Heavy song

[@CA5124]

Here we are ! All us Tears for Fears Fans 😊 🙌 80,s Nostalgia ♥

[@malph9216]

And people will still be enjoying this in another 40 years. Timeless!

[@justpeachy06]

Oh man, this brings me back to my childhood. I can remember the day I bought this cassette and two others (Madonna and Motley Crue). My Mum's old Chevy Blazer only had an 8-track player so I brought my boom box...and drove her nuts playing these songs over and over during our day of running errands. By the end of the day Ma was singing along with the volume cranked and the windows down. Damn...I miss her and all the great memories. Music always brings you back.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Cool! Your Madonna and Motley Crue is to my Carpenters and Led Zeppelin.

[@rachel-in-the-208]

We must be around the same age 😁

[@mzpinkeyez407]

OMG RIGHT!! Even just you saying cassette made me laugh I still have so many of me MIX TAPEs 83 ect.!! LOL man the 80's miss them!!💯🤘🏻😊.

[@LaraJayne62]

This is my “summer song” and probably my most favorite song. The minute I hear it I am instantly back in 1985.Such a different world then. So much more fun.

[@ButterCookie1984]

OMG Yes Laura...something about the guitar rift, synths and the bassline

[@deso1242]

yes! I loved cruising around town to this song back then

[@stevepulford216]

Mad World and Head Over Heels are a couple of other great Tears for Fears songs.

[@Historian212]

Talk about the quintessential 80s song. Love the lava lamp!!

[@susancosnick3852]

Iconic. It brings me right back to my teenage years.

[@retiretravelexplore]

As long as you're getting acquainted with Tears for Fears, you MUST do Sowing the Seeds of Love.

[@Teeveepicksures]

Im whistling the horns solo as we speak

[@7rays]

“Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back…“

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

Imagine that...here we are..no turning back.

[@michaeltveten8458]

This song defined the ‘80’s......Oppulence, confidence, extravagance, decadence....etc...

[@kathyjam2482]

This is still one of my favorite songs.

[@RDSports5]

My favorite song of all time. The lyric: "I can't stand this indecision married with a lack of vision" always gets me. It exemplifies too much of our society, not being able to make decisions because we don't have enough vision (knowledge/wisdom basically). Tears for Fears was essentially telling us IN THE 80'S to go educate ourselves. Great reaction Jamel! Keep up the great work :)

[@paulmarynissen]

Woman in Chains by Tears for Fears is a masterpiece.

[@lucijarabrenovic201]

Yes indeed, the song is a masterpiece. A song with a strong message, which is still current, and unfortunately it will be like that forever. In live performances, during intro, Orzabal is always emotional, as if gathering the strength to sing it. In later interviews, he explained that the song describes his parents' bad and difficult relationship. There are so many such female stories. it is interesting that there are almost no reactions to this song. I wonder why. The song is a diamond that shines with emotion and message.

[@mattinsley1721]

I give my vote as well.

[@GooseGumlizzard]

advice for the young at heart, from that same album. Just genius.

[@yesitsamessgarden]

Love this song

[@jareczek1980]

true, masterpiece

[@veevamm3642]

One of the best band out if the 80s. All their music as awesome! Thanks for appreciating this💖

[@stevebrien1041]

The sound of this song is classic Takes you back

[@lespaul5015]

Tears for Fears, “Everybody wants to rule the World”- brings me right back to the 80’s!

[@tammybrennan2040]

👍❤️

[@chitlitlah]

The video makes me want to ride a three-wheeler.

[@billboth6572]

In 1984-ish this album came out. I was a freshman or maybe a sophomore in high school. Everyone raced home after school and huddled around MTV to see the premiere of this and Shout videos

[@dorisleone8006]

ONE OF MY FAVORITES IN THE WHOLE WORLD!! I JUST LOVE THEIR TIMELESS MUSIC!

[@joenicedj]

This is music from a different era. When songs, lyrics, and music actually mattered.

[@ninawildr4207]

Agreed!

[@wendyc7730]

The music that stands the test of time too.

[@maxdrags3115]

It still matters, stop lying.

[@haydenwittig8877]

Couldnt have said it better music like this no longer exists, when music took you to another time and space.

[@haydenwittig8877]

Joe musicians back then were actual artists the sounds and lyrics haunt us to this day and will always intrigue.

[@fatcatboo]

I have such wonderful memories seeing them play in Miami in the 80s...fantastic concert!!

[@dondiego2262]

The 70's and 80's both were great times for music.

[@genemaurillo4162]

one of the best popular songs from the 80s. Makes ya feel good every time ya hear it. Thanks for featuring.

[@rickferguson2004]

I was a US Marine,stationed at Subic Bay Philippines 1985 when this song came out, every bar there was playing this song.

[@thumpermcfar]

Long time metal head here but these guys are certainly one of my guilty pleasures!! Great love too!

[@lori-annclarke4914]

They have such a great catalogue of songs...Shout, Head Over Heels, Mad World, Sowing the Seeds of Love, Woman in Chains, Break it Down Again...

[@samanthab1923]

Got to see them in concert. Late 80's NJ

[@GenX4ever]

I declare that song the definition of what 80's music encapsulates. Cheers!

[@kevincopeland3779]

This song came on the radio of the bus that was taking me to the airport when I joined the Army. The lyrics “welcome to your life. There’s no turning back” have stuck with me ever since. Wonderful song!

[@wreathsbybeth8104]

thank you for your service

[@masapell]

A stupendous drum track on this song. Along with the rhythm guitar, it just pulls you through the song...

[@robodez]

Tears For Fears are great! You should check out “Mad World”, “Pale Shelter”, or “Change” next.

[@TimVineTelevisual]

I would like to literally echo robodez. ‘Mad world’, ‘Pale shelter’ or ‘change’. (Particularly ‘Mad World’.)

[@chadcassidy1580]

I'll 3rd that! Can't leave out Shout though

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

Fantastic songs from a far superior album.

[@tonytownend2564]

Pale Shelter classic

[@anarey-oktay2683]

D - All of the Above!

[@mudhutproductions]

An amazing guitar lead in this one. Every note is exactly as it needs to be.

[@simondavies109]

One of the most underrated bands ever. Just look at their greatest hits album,, some of the greatest hits of the 80s, shout, head over heels, everybody wants etc, paleshelter, mad world, sowing the seeds of love!

[@mtjm]

Are they actually underrated tho? I'm predominately a hard rock/metal fan and yet I consider tears for fears one of the greatest bands ever. Roland is true genius song writer

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

One of the best tunes of all time. Never gets old.

[@B2BRestaurantReviews]

“Songs from the big chair” is a brilliant album. You should do more songs from this band for sure

[@sretePtraB]

I get happy when I hear this one. Takes me back to my childhood. Simpler times.

[@ghandy9290]

If you grew up in the 80s then you know this was the jam

[@mikenewsome3291]

Iconic group,their songs really stand out in time .😎

[@aimeegt72]

This song makes me happy all the damn time.

[@gilberttafoya7804]

Everybody Wants to Rule the World has always been one of my favorite songs. I was stationed in South Korea in 1986 at Osan AB and I remember going to the clubs and that song was playing. So many great memories.

[@jhamilton1007]

The 80's were a simpler time. Makes me wish I was a kid again back in that time. Makes me feel old too. 😆

[@darkwolf1202]

me too. simpler times, but better.

[@SnakeyUk08]

Simpler times in all you had to worry about was being nuked hehe

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

But it also makes me appreciate growing up in and bring lucky enough to have lived through and have experienced all of those WONDER YEARS IN AMERICA

[@darkwolf1202]

@@SnakeyUk08 same issue now

[@luciacmartins3989]

Definitely

[@texashookem22]

Sowing the Seeds of Love is a Beatles-esque BANGER by them!

[@wombleofwimbledon5442]

Sowing the Seeds of Love is really good.

[@Flattyre1]

I agree with you there, every good song deserves a revisit. Quite often by showing some from way back we get a reminder of forgotten tunes.

[@sassymessmess9110]

"HEAD OVER HEELS"- Official video please. "SHOUT" "CHANGE" "MAD WORLD"

[@paulwalsh2344]

Perfect list !

[@sassymessmess9110]

@@paulwalsh2344 Thanks 😊 forgot "MAD WORLD".

[@territha]

Change... one of my favorites!

[@mhgilham]

Honorable mention for suggesting two tracks from The Hurting. But no "Pale Shelter", or the fantastic closing track to the LP?

[@jenniferday1967]

All this great music came out while I was in college. my feet were glued to the dance floor.

[@chadcassidy1580]

Well, it's about bloody time somebody reacted to Tears For Fears

[@derekv6479]

Remember 1st time hearing/seeing this video. I was in the 1st grade in my kitchen doing homework learning how to read and this song came on MTV. Such an amazing sound. Fell instantly in love with the vibe. Pure optimism for the present and future. Man, I miss the 80's.

[@garytyme9384]

I really like the lyric: "I can stand this indecision, married with a lack of vision" chills...

[@Gladiator0719]

This song defined the mid 80's baby, I loved it then, love it even more now!!!!!!

[@saintmichael1779]

I am a Boomer, but I think that the 80's were the best time for pop music. Lyrics that meant something (in a positive way), great orchestration and they have a hook that once it's in your head, is there to stay. I think the video has guys and gals doing just what they love in their small way. The ARE ruling the world. Stay safe.

[@BRO77TX]

Just an absolute timeless classic!! Nothing more to say!!

[@debo9396]

Next... Terrance Trent D'Arby's "Wishing Well"....Please? Another funky underrated brother.

[@brandib8465]

YES! I’ve requested this before. Great suggestion

[@diannegrach6376]

TTD...Sign Your Name as well. Cool af dude. Whatever happened to him?

[@michaelmanus7765]

Great suggestion. Deborah, other than Terrance I only have seen one other person do it well - this young guy from England named Jolan. Yes, it is his real voice - kzbin.info/www/bejne/amOkhHZroLKij7s

[@mhgilham]

And apparently so underrated that none of you lot can spell his erstwhile first name. He dispensed with Terence 20-years ago: even on streaming services, the tracks from his first few records are credited to Sananda Maitreya.

[@ninsar82]

@@diannegrach6376 yep, I love this song!

[@ShelKim1991]

80's pop just gives me all the feels! The memories!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@susancosnick3852]

Head over Heels by them is a great song and video.

[@paultanker5606]

I am now in my 70s and still love this , gets theses old bones a moving, thanks Jamel

[@glennclarke4239]

Jamel, if you want a feast for your ears you must hear Tears for Fears " Woman in Chains" ... you'll lose your mind.

[@stang7342]

In my top 3 all time favorite songs... This is a thing of beauty...

[@bbstacker4926]

The 80's had a lot of good music.

[@cameronbelway3989]

Yeah, what a great decade to grow up in!

[@MaryMartinez-xt5eb]

Saw them live back in '88 they were excellent. Saw a recent concert on YT still excellent. Their new album The Tipping Point is great. It deals with the loss of a spouse and issues involving dealing with ones past as we mature. This band deserves a lot more recognition. They wrote pop songs for the thinking person.

[@gothnate]

Back when even pop songs had amazing guitar solos. This song, Michael Jackson's "Beat It" featuring Eddie Van Halen, Starship's "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now", Lionel Richie's "Dancing on the Ceiling", and never forget Kenny Loggins' "Highway to the Danger Zone."

[@lacidy]

The 80;s, Southern California. taking the 10 to Palm Springs, driving back to L.A. from the desert, memories.

[@hugolarsson3600]

"Everyone wants to be a millionaire but no one wants to put in the work." Everybody wants to go to Heaven but nobody wants to die.

[@playbackproductions1]

Everybody wants to poop but nobody wants to pee

[@Nunyabizness123]

Your happiness and positivity are infectious, thank you for the good vibes.

[@donhathaway3234]

One of my favorite songs from that period. Back when songs had meaning.

[@feliciakidd9358]

Yes very true!

[@ajlebleu2617]

Wow the memories that come flooding back to hear this song. The 80’s a more simpler time . The theme song for The Dennis Miller show. Back when MTV actually played music and videos all day and night. One of my favorite songs ever.

[@joannepage8894]

Seeing that you seem to be a big fan of the 80’s how about some Duran Duran - Rio, Hungry like the wolf, Ordinary World is a good start. Love your energy!!

[@diannegrach6376]

THE REFLEX!

[@mariaportengen2959]

I like the rhythm and the guitar riffs and solo's in this song, and of course the voices.

[@skinnybuddha74]

"Sowing the Seeds of Love" is one of their later hits that you might not know. Great song, very similar to this one in my opinion.

[@marciapeak893]

I was visiting California for the 1st time when I heard this song. We were driving on our way to Venice beach when this came on the radio. I think about California when I hear this song.

[@NoName-fx9zi]

Do SIMPLE MINDS: "Alive And Kicking." Find a live video. Their live shows with a full backing orchestra kick butt.

[@jindas4217]

YES!!!!

[@bob2161]

That's a great suggestion! Come on Jamal, do both of them!

[@anexceleratedlife]

Actually he has already done that Simple Minds song.

[@NoName-fx9zi]

@@anexceleratedlife thank you, somehow I missed that one!

[@Lady_LC]

'Ghostdancing' from Live Aid '85, 'Sanctify Yourself' (official video), 'Waterfront' (official video), 'Speed Your Love To Me' (official video), and 'Up On The Catwalk' (official video) would be my choices. Give you a very good indication on why Simple Minds were a huge influence on U2.

[@EddyWoon]

Totally agree with you. I grew up in the 80s and I connect with this track on a personal recollection/memory level. I would say this is my number 1 track from the 80s.

[@BurningBushChannel]

"Working Hour" is a good song in a similar vein from Tears for Fears that is not as well known.

[@paintinganimalsonrocks7633]

I love this song. It floats by in my head all the time.

[@theredshadow401]

Another marker for the time it was produced in are the 3 wheelers in the background. They were banned back in that era after a lot of injuries and even deaths were attributed to their design.

[@davidvironet6344]

Seen a cpl of those 3 wheelers while i was washing my truck. A dad and his daughter washing them down.

[@LiveNinetyNine]

Funny thing is, during the filming for this music video, one of the riders was thrown off and knocked unconscious. "[Curt] Smith also mentioned that there was an accident while filming the "dirt bikes and four-wheel off-road vehicles" scene, with one children flying out of a vehicle and smashing his head, leaving him unconscious."

[@lilpoohbear653]

love the cadence of this song...always a good jam

[@marievaleur7877]

This song and this band never gets old and they still sound awesome!

[@rapidmc1521]

Wow! I don't know how I could have forgotten about such a great song. Thanks for bringing it back into my life!

[@Anorak1795]

One of my favorite channels and one of my favorite songs! Keep up the awesome work and keep the groovy lamp

[@Fairygrl_TW]

The 80's, fun time for music, a lot of lyrical talent, but i think the 60's, 70's and 80's were the best of music. Awesome song, Thanks J. Peace

[@dianamarie1652]

Love “Tears for fears” ! I grew up to this song! Now my sons love this band! They say “Mom? You grew up to the best music!!!

[@Treasacello]

The world could use something like Tears for Fears, today.

[@Melanie-le6mw]

I agree!

[@louisb5563]

This song brings back SOOOOOO many nice memories!!! Thx for reacting to this Jamel!

[@realjaxon]

Everyone should have grown up in the 60's, 70's and 80's. The best times. Don't forget to check out 'Mad World'.

[@cobrakaiX]

90s were pretty awesome too. I feel lucky I got the 80s and 90s for my childhood.

[@majorbigss1]

Just wanna go back in time when my uncle used to play this on the sound system in the 80s.

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

There’s no turning back. Just like the lyrics said.

[@mattiefee]

Fun fact: the chorus lyrics everybody wants to rule the world was inspired by The Clash song Charlie don't surf. Joe Strummer saw the one of the band members (I believe Roland) in a restaurant and told them Your welcome and you owe me a "Fiver".

[@LiveNinetyNine]

Actually, Joe strummer told Roland that he owed him a fiver.

[@mattiefee]

@@LiveNinetyNine yeah, that sounds very familiar. I remember hearing the story a couple different times on interviews. Just couldn't remember exactly how it played out.

[@mariomercier4604]

Incredible song with a super guitar performance.

[@johndavis5104]

Another by Tears for Fears: Pale Shelter. For something completely different: Laying Pipe by David Wilcox.

[@deeedwards2195]

One of my favorite groups ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mattbecham3094]

I wondered why a plane was flying so close to the other. I didnt realize it was a glider being towed!

[@johnnosiennek7066]

LOL

[@pdg61met]

My favorite 80's song for so many reasons.

[@nawalaitelcadi1147]

Depeche Mode, "People are people", would be great to enjoy

[@danielmchenry1000]

Great tune. I think he did that one.

[@nawalaitelcadi1147]

@@danielmchenry1000 OK, didn't know

[@danielmchenry1000]

@@nawalaitelcadi1147 It's a great tune. As I say 'I think' he reacted to that tune. Probably good to check.

[@GGLD888]

OH EPIC CHOICE!

[@sergiomartins6354]

Man I'm 18 years old and my first look for this band music/ video clip was in VHS when i was a kid. This so nostalgic...