Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels | REACTION

[@acooksla]

Donnie Darko! The best 👏👏

[@loristone9242]

"Funny how...tiiime fliiieeessssss." As a teenager in high school when this song came out, hearing that ending pulls at my heart in a way I can't explain. Great reaction.

[@mjm5081]

🕣...🕝

[@colty7764]

Time flies and its hard to fully understand each era unless you were there or at least had a basic idea of the culture and tech available at the time. During the 80's most people had cable TV by then and we had maybe 15 channels (MTV was new and music videos became the source and vehicle used by the groups)...(60s and 70s TV reception was via antenna, and only 2 or 3 channels, videos were rarely done.. radio was the mode we heard the music hits from). Today, you have internet and can watch and listen but very little in the way of good music being originally produced.

[@34rdiaz]

Yup I feel you on that one

[@andrewpetik2034]

That line and the earlier line 'Oh, I feeeeeeeeel so.' I see that as a passionate expression of ANY deep feeling a person may have.

[@trey9233]

I totally get that. Tears had a way of doing that with alot of their songs

[@mikeloomis687]

Eric Clapton predicted when TFT opened for him that they would be HUGE. And....they were.

[@miketscott]

Curt had a HUGE role. That bass line is all him and brilliant.

[@CrazyZ66]

But Curt came in with one of the most beautiful bass lines ever written in music history! What a song! :)

[@buddinganarchist]

Song is so soaring.

[@jasonsprecher5118]

“Sowing the Seeds of Love” is a must react.

[@vinniemoran7362]

Beyond brilliant!

[@kramerbassplayer]

One of their worst songs imo

[@ButtonPhonics]

Complex and perhaps too much so for some fans (below) but I think their best perhaps!!!

[@steveandme63]

Very much a Beatle vibe.

[@annother3350]

@@kramerbassplayer You're not ready yet

[@TallyDrake]

My favorite part of the song: "Oh, I feel so" Gets me every time!😊🥰

[@ruoiealpaeiout2103]

That big book is the inspiration for Facebook.😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

The greatest Tears for Fear song imfo

[@mynameispaul0530]

"Change" and "Pale Shelter" are two very underrated songs that were quasi-club songs back in the day.

[@thornbird6768]

Pale Shelter 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wanderjoy1589]

Change!

[@bradleypaulus2926]

This was such a big video on MTV. We must have seen it about 100 times, as our group were MTV addicts.

[@cyndigirl418]

I'd still pay good money to see them perform today! They are timeless!!!

[@conniehodges3848]

I just saw where they're touring! Hope they get to Texas n wherever u r.

[@dragonflySummer09]

I saw them last year and it was an amazing show… they’re 60 years old and still nailing it

[@cyndigirl418]

@@dragonflySummer09 I bet! That's awesome!

[@Green-eyedGirl19]

They are on Tour, now!

[@jsnichols1]

I saw them with Garbage in 2022. It was one of the best shows I've seen in ages.

[@rustyknyffe88]

TFF is an amazing group. This song, specifically, was written by Roland Orzabal to woo his soon-to-be wife, Carolyn, who passed away a few years ago. She can be seen in the video and was the love of his life and his heart broke when she passed - it was uncertain if he would perform again, after that. He did, and he's back with Curt. I LOVE, love, love this song..........

[@jadakid6942]

This song is a gem. Often overlooked IMO by “…Rule The World” and “Shout” (which are also tremendous), this song is perfection.

[@Abbadonhades]

Head over heels and Shout are really great. Everybody wants to rule the world always bored me, unfortunately.

[@88feji]

@@Abbadonhades I used to think that Evreybody Wants to Rule The World bore me too .... but I realise I was not listening to the second half of the song closely enough thinking its just repetitions ... but its not, the second half of the song is actually the better half of the song where they turn it up a couple of notch ....its epic how they change it up .... appreciating the second half of the song is really the thing that takes the song to another level ....

[@andrewpetik2034]

For me, of the 3 songs mentioned, while I like them all, Head over Heels is my favorite.

[@fantasyguru26]

Roland absolutely crushed the vocals, my goodness. Such an 80's powerhouse track. The bass and the synth are exceptional. Songs From the Big Chair was their biggest album but I still think their debut album The Hurting was their best album. Pale Shelter is another TFF song you guys should react to.

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

Sowing the seeds of love is another good song by them.

[@illiamdeebe7579]

My favourite Tears for Fears tune. Speaking of Donnie Darko, what a great soundtrack. The Killing Moon - Echo & The Bunnymen is just perfect.

[@RandomJane104]

Another criminally underrated band, Echo.

[@dewdew34]

Killing Moon would be a great choice to review, with the backstory and the DD connection.

[@Comrade_mommy]

Mine too. It’s so linked with Donnie Darko for me that it evokes all the feelings that Donnie Darko evokes in me. It’s probably my all time fav movie

[@ajferri4012]

Yes!

[@ashleydixon4613]

Yes! My mind always goes to Donnie Darko now when I hear either song. (Or “Love Will Tear Us Apart.”)

[@jonzimmerman427]

80s are so the best

[@philipmorgan6048]

When you've been married for over 30 years and you're still waiting for that cup of tea.

[@nancylyon-gray3499]

I love these kids who were not born yet to hear this song. And they all loved it. Well done Roland and Curt! I danced to your music during college. I'll never forget it!

[@turntodusk]

My absolute favorite song of all time from them. It’s my song-every time I hear it I can’t help but sing along and dance. It’s so good.

[@texashookem22]

“Sowing the Seeds of Love” has to be the next one you hit from them, it’s their most dynamic, imo. And it’s one helluva driving tune!

[@loristone9242]

I'm liking this comment bc its a great suggestion, but mostly because your @ says Texas Hook Em 🤘

[@324cmac]

These two are so charming! Their acting in this is good too. You should see them now. They still look and sound great!

[@carlaweems72]

Oh man.. this group.. what can I say, ANOTHER OUTSTANDING, TALENTED BAND FROM BRITAIN... Amazing vocals.. amazing melody, and very nice lyrics. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.

[@acooksla]

One of the best songs ever, in my twenties

[@julieb.5860]

an all time favorite for me. who hasn't felt like this?

[@katiemurray5862]

Brings back so many great childhood memories. Saturday morning. Dad making pancakes while blasting Tears for Fears ❤️ What a great way to wake up as a little kid ☺️

[@anthonyblakely399]

Tears For Fears are among the gods of Rock n Roll!!! And one of my all-time favorite Rock n Roll bands. Kirk...his voice is AMAZING!!!

[@gornhorror]

This song really pulls at the heart strings of an 80’s teenager!!! My favorite Tears for Fears song by far.

[@Soul_Education]

There is an extended ending on Head Over Heels! It comes back in with an awesome vamp out and a dynamic finish! I hope you have a chance to research and hear it!💕😊

[@susanmurray7654]

Mad World!!!

[@sira.scottascot8865]

There's no "n" in immaculate. This is the first cassette tape I bought when I was a kid. Plug in some headphones and leave the planet. Great bass playing with fantastic bass tone. It's almost like you can hear the texture of the fingerprint on the strings.

[@andrewpetik2034]

I absolutely wore out my cassette tape listening in the car.......

[@josephthomas3912]

On the album, this song is part of a medley that starts with "Broken", which segues into "Head Over Heals", which segues into "Broken (reprise)". So if you want to hear a longer (and better) version of this song, you can do so in it's intended context. Thanks guys - and enjoy.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

They go together so very well. I love this album.

[@dawnpatrol700]

True, the ending seems cut off without Broken

[@crazyelf62]

Joseph speaks the truth. The whole suite is the only way to listen to Head Over Heels. Whole album is a masterpiece.

[@dewdew34]

Saw them live in 85 and Broken was one of the best parts in the show imo.

[@Niecy70]

This entire album is amazing to me❤

[@reshaud81]

Favorite TFF song period. I love Woman In Chains with Oleta Adams too!

[@davecass7894]

My favorite Tears song!! The actual song has an extended ending that is live. Just an awesome song and band!!

[@gordondodds5537]

One of the best selling albums of 80s, every track is awesome and no fillers. So many great albums in this decade, what a time to be alive !

[@shack_SI]

Hey Nick, don't forget the other Tears For Fears connection to Donnie Darko, the closer at the end of the film, Mad World, a TFF original, covered nicely by Gary Jules.

[@philiphudgens4726]

The fantastic Head Over Heels montage in Donnie Darko is where I first heard TFF. I love this immensely talented band.

[@galactica1980]

Did Frank send you here?

[@newfiemom8696]

Love TFF, I still own this Vinyl

[@ThePwig]

Y’all should watch a live performance of this song. As soon as those opening chords hit, the crowd goes wild

[@jerrycote659]

My favourite TFF song from Songs From The Big Chair album. You guys should check out the previous album “The Hurting” and tracks “Change”, “Mad World”, “Pale Shelter”.

[@RobertaSirgutz-tu8xu]

One of the most epic songs.

[@danielledeieso4139]

Speaking of Donnie Darko…these guys are the originator of Mad World.

[@patrickkellogg6031]

I think you guys would also like Simple Minds: Alive and Kicking, Come a Long Way, Don't You Forget About Me, etc.

[@balikbayan832]

I really like this song of tears for fears " head over heels"

[@jenn31477]

Sowing the seeds of love is my favorite song of theirs. You will LOVE it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DorothyFarias]

Also really love "Pale Shelter" and "Sowing The Seeds of Love".

[@petervictor1356]

Try Sowing the seeds of Love. It is EPIC!

[@kramerbassplayer]

Great song

[@nancymjohnson]

Nick, has anyone ever said that you look like the one and only Dallas Stars captain, Jamie Benn? Not sure what you look like without you hat on, lol. But that’s who you remind me of. Love all of y’all. ☮️❤️ MORE YES PLEASE!! Yes is my favorite band, 2nd is Alice In Chains. And ❤️ everything in between.

[@Chatta-Ortega]

I was 24 when this song came out. I like it a lot more now than I did then. Funny how time flys.

[@acooksla]

Love you guys, and adore Tears for Fears

[@robertcartier5088]

Donnie Darko Music industry connection: In Donnie's class, there is a bully named Seth, played by Alex Greenwald. He is the lead vocalist of the California rock band, Phantom Planet.

[@tonyhomant244]

It didn't really matter what you liked back in the day, this was a great album. Songs From the Big Chair.

[@effer3]

- Pale shelter - Mad world

[@venturefar2851]

These guys are so great Tears For Fears. I remember when their first song played on the radio "Shout". They took off and quickly became very popular in mainstream Pop Rock. I myself consider it to be between Modern and New Wave it is very radio worthy. They climbed up the chart quickly with "Shout" and they never looked back here came the money. My favorite track from them was "Head Over Heels". These guys are so talented they made some great songs while fans were making memories to their beautiful music. Also "Sowing The Seeds Of Love" was a thought provoking great sounding song.❤

[@earthboundmother205]

Why is this so wholesome? Donnie Darko. I’m calling you out for your dedication to Sparkle Motion

[@throwabrick]

world class production and grooves. their sound was miles ahead of the curve

[@fawnebrown4619]

My favorite song of TFF. Also, the song and video went so well together. Such a joyful sound and feel to them both. That whole Tears for Fears sound is so unique and catchy. You gotta sing along. Love Roland's voice and underrated guitar work, and their harmonies too.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

I forgot about this one! I love it. It's funky to me.

[@monickalynn4365]

I've only now realized I am ancient history seeing the card catalog system

[@stephenriggs8177]

I think it took awhile for Tears for Fears to go "mainstream." I definitely think of The Hurting as a college radio. It was this album that brought them out of the shadows.

[@carlgibbons5777]

Sowing The Seeds Of Love guys! Masterpiece!

[@palebeachbum]

My favorite Tears for Fears songs. Such a great tune.

[@ritchiec6317]

Sowing the seeds of live IS A MUST!!!!. LOL

[@AncientActivist]

That "Yeah" in the middle is something I always wait for! ❤

[@Smartie1]

Year of the knife - RIPS

[@joelliebler5690]

One of their very best and my favorite by them!

[@davidsweet9163]

The best of 80's over the top studio production. Lexicon 480

[@michellejones-zu1kq]

As a former librarian i love this video. Oh btw the song is great too! And yes i did have guys come into the library and sing this.🎉

[@robabiera733]

Just one of the all-time great pop songs.

[@Sparks_Alive]

Aw, takes me right back to being 15! Has more meeting now that I’m in my 50s. Time does fly - boy that was a great time to be young, all our future ahead ahead of us…great song.

[@mollyfilms]

I sent to the same school as Curt. They started as a band called “The Graduate” back in the day. Used to follow them at local gigs before they then changed to TFF. Bathin Somerset at the time was huge for music artist either creating or recording music. The 80s were in my opinion the best decade of music ever.

[@johnwilliams7283]

Mad world is a must

[@brianh9358]

Lyrics: Verse 1: Roland Orzabal] I wanted to be with you alone And talk about the weather But traditions I can trace against the child in your face Won't escape my attention You keep your distance with a system of touch And gentle persuasion I'm lost in admiration - could I need you this much? Oh, you're wasting my time You're just, just, just wasting time [Chorus: Roland Orzabal] Something happens and I'm head over heels I never find out till I'm head over heels Something happens and I'm head over heels Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart Don't, don't, don't throw it away [Post-Chorus: Roland Orzabal] Throw it away Throw it away [Verse 2: Roland Orzabal, Curt Smith] I made a fire, I’m watching it burn (yeah) I thought of your future With one foot in the past now just how long will it last? No, no, no, have you no ambition? (Mm, what's the matter with my...) My mother and my brother’s used to breathing clean air (Nothing ever changes when you’re acting your age) And dreaming I’m a doctor (Nothing gets done when you feel like a baby) It’s hard to be a man when there’s a gun in your hand (Nothing ever changes when you’re acting your age) Oh, I feel so [Chorus: Roland Orzabal] Something happens and I'm head over heels I never find out till I'm head over heels Something happens and I'm head over heels Ah, don't take my heart, don't break my heart Don't, don't, don't throw it away [Bridge: Roland Orzabal] And this is my four leaf clover I’m on the line, one open mind This is my four leaf clover [Outro: Roland Orzabal] La la-la la la, la la-la la la La la la-la la-la La la-la la la, la la-la la la La la la-la la-la La la-la la la, la la-la la la La la la-la la-la La la-la la la, la la-la la la La la la-la la-la La la-la la la, la la-la la la In my mind’s eye La la la-la la-la One little boy, one little man La la-la la la, la la-la la la Funny how time flies

[@worldwidebirthdaycelebrations]

Anybody noticed he finally got the librarian? God Bless!

[@robertcartier5088]

I agree, "Donnie Darko" is brilliant! ;-]

[@No1steve]

JESUS CHRIST IS GOD AMEN WHOOO ✝️❤️🙏👑

[@sseltrek1a2b]

the bass line in the end of the song is so good...

[@jml-rj5re]

One of Tears for Fears best, IMO. Sowing the Seeds of Love, Woman in Chains are their peak.

[@melaniewells9934]

My favorite by them brings me back to the 80's way better times !!

[@deborahh2556]

Love Tears For Fears and this was my favorite, then Everybody Wants to Rule the World was also great. But they were just so good.

[@rosal123456789]

Sowing the seeds of love it's a great song too 😊

[@annewoodard6803]

“Sowing In The Seeds” is a MUST! Talk about immaculate 😁❤️

[@katec4369]

Very few 80s songs I really like,this is one of them.

[@tbone2071]

These guys were huge in the 80s. Bunch of great songs

[@karengarrow5579]

Songs from the big chair is their best album by far

[@ssgeek4515]

Just for the video it's brill. A fabulous band still touring now in 2023

[@palmyreatkinson518]

the song is my favorite from them.

[@janetnadeau690]

I'm head over heels in love with your reactions! Keep them coming, you guys!

[@mariflame1821]

Tears for Tears is one of my top favorite music groups and "Head over Heels" is a great song by them but they have so many great songs. Listen the longer version that connects with "Broken". Listen to "Sowing the Seeds of Love" and "Woman in Chains" next.

[@PigsMightFly09]

Tears for Fears was my favourite band in the 80s when I was a teenager. You must also listen to Pale Shelter, and Sowing the seeds of love, which has Beatles undertones, and of course Mad World which was their first major hit.

[@saboteur1001]

Great reaction, great analysis. Thanks and thumb up.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Jeez this is near 40 years old …WTF ? Still sounds great , this was around the time the song writer Roland Orzabal was becoming more confident as a lead singer rather than his colleague Kurt Smith , and boy could he sing ! Great track 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robertwalker1803]

Winners…..period.Saw them in the fall on the “ Tipping Point” tour. Still great. Had so many hits it does not surprise me they are so popular.Both singers were tremendous together or by themselves. Try the song “ Elemental”….

[@boharding8562]

Sowing the seeds of love is my personal favorite sounding Tears for Fears song…sounds like a 80s Version of a Beatles song.

[@nikkitodd9820]

Wow!!! This song brings back memories. My mom (who's deceased) used to jam to this. one of my favorites.

[@free1855]

Great song. "Mad World" is my favourite.

[@lowracer1]

If you guys don't do " The Working Hour", that is your loss. I guarantee that it will be your favorite Tears for Fears song. No question in my mind.