Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels | REACTION

[@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

[@miketscott]

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

[@TallyDrake]

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

[@mynameispaul0530]

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

[@thornbird6768]

Pale Shelter 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wanderjoy1589]

Change!

[@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.

[@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.”)

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

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

[@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.

[@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❤

[@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.

[@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 ☺️

[@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!

[@julieb.5860]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@gornhorror]

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

[@ruoiealpaeiout2103]

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

[@CrazyZ66]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ThePwig]

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

[@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 !

[@reshaud81]

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

[@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..........

[@AncientActivist]

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

[@annewoodard6803]

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

[@ohfour-seven6228]

I suggest Woman in Chains for next reaction, it's a jaw dropper.

[@JadeK297]

So they can once again say Curt doesn’t have much or any part at all? I’d say sowing the seeds of love would be a better next video for them.

[@steveandme63]

Absolutely!

[@lowracer1]

The live version with Oleta Adams would be the best one to check out.

[@cherylwoodward]

Holy cow, Yes!! Oleta Adam’s voice with Roland’s is amazing and the layering and production is outstanding.

[@lowracer1]

@cherylwoodward there are actually 2 live concert versions and one is better than the other I think for the wow factor

[@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!!!

[@acooksla]

Love you guys, and adore Tears for Fears

[@mikeloomis687]

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

[@throwabrick]

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

[@palebeachbum]

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

[@bradleypaulus2926]

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

[@jenn31477]

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

[@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 🤘

[@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.❤

[@philipmorgan6048]

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

[@joelliebler5690]

One of their very best and my favorite by them!

[@tonyhomant244]

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

[@robabiera733]

Just one of the all-time great pop songs.

[@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?

[@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.

[@monickalynn4365]

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

[@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.

[@carlgibbons5777]

Sowing The Seeds Of Love guys! Masterpiece!

[@RobertaSirgutz-tu8xu]

One of the most epic songs.

[@DorothyFarias]

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

[@susanmurray7654]

Mad World!!!

[@davecass7894]

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

[@melaniewells9934]

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

[@acooksla]

Donnie Darko! The best 👏👏

[@worldwidebirthdaycelebrations]

Anybody noticed he finally got the librarian? God Bless!

[@ritchiec6317]

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

[@saboteur1001]

Great reaction, great analysis. Thanks and thumb up.

[@tbone2071]

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

[@janetnadeau690]

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

[@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

[@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.......

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

You’re doing all my favourites! Whooohoo!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@sseltrek1a2b]

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

[@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.

[@nikkitodd9820]

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

[@goldengate64]

When this song first came out I was the age of one of those college kids in the Library. Now I'm the old man. Tiime flies indeed.

[@rosal123456789]

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

[@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”.

[@kramerbassplayer]

Great song

[@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!💕😊

[@kimkovaly2393]

I absolutely love this song. Great reaction guys ❤❤❤

[@cindyspears5369]

First time seeing the video! OhMyHeart🥹 when at the end he says funny how time flies and it shows him and the librarian older and together❤swoon🔥

[@heatherturner6955]

Great Song! Never saw the video, it's funny. That opening is unmistakable! So much going on in this video...😄 From all the books he is holding, the chimp, and how awkward he walks when he walks away from the desk... Cheesy, fun 80's video! Rolland is becoming one of my favorite voices... The "lalas" at the end ("Lovin' Touchin' Sqeezin' " has repeditive "Na Nas" at the end of that song). Had this up as loud as I could. Don't know what the Perverse part was - maybe 4 leaf clover is code. 🤣

[@balikbayan832]

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

[@katec4369]

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

[@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.

[@jml-rj5re]

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

[@rosemarywatson1231]

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

[@falcon65drums]

Your reactions are so much fun because each of you has a different perspective. I get to see the songs as new again . Fun stuff guys! Thank you!

[@johnwilliams7283]

Mad world is a must

[@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.

[@TheCornishCockney]

I worked the Hammersmith Odeon when they had 3 sold out nights there in ‘85 I think it was. It took a lot to make us grizzled security watch the gigs,but we all loved this.

[@mikeat2637]

Such a great song from such a great group. They had some reunion gigs last year that were awesome and they sound just as good today as they did back in the 80's. In 50 years there will be a reactor on the future's version of KZbin (hopefully it's no longer Big brother, but I won't hold my breath) who discovers this group and their songs and they will be as popular as they are now and were 40 odd years ago. It is a classic sound that will never go out of style.

[@newfiemom8696]

Love TFF, I still own this Vinyl

[@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.

[@effer3]

- Pale shelter - 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.

[@dewdew34]

One of my favorite albums all time. They , U2, and Crowded House were in deep rotation in 85 on my tape and cd collection. Yes too when my girlfriend wasn't around... TFF and HOH were like our Marvin Gaye, lot's of good times listening on repeat...

[@palmyreatkinson518]

the song is my favorite from them.

[@GetLostGames1]

I was just recommended this. So here I am. I saw TFF in Boston with Hall and Oates! Amazing show and I’ve been to so many shows tbh

[@gregpusczek4473]

outstanding

[@stuartkynoch7289]

The video was shot at Toronto’s Emmanuel College Library.

[@missmelissa2303]

Uh, when the beat drops and that effing sexy bass line comes in.... so good

[@jhamler1]

So dude in the middle hit it on the head. I remember this song when it came out in the 80's and yeah... It was nice. But when I saw how they used the track for that scene in Donnie Darko my appreciation for the tune shot up like Mentos in Coke. It's seriously one of the best crafted pop songs of all time and deserves a trophy. Along with Everybody Wants to Rule The World, Tears for Fears can claim at least two of those.

[@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.🎉

[@free1855]

Great song. "Mad World" is my favourite.

[@dmbfannh]

You guys reactions are really good 💯😊. Your observations are on point!!

[@raeann63]

your next song from this album should be "the working hour". it wasn't a hit single but is most evocative and plaintive, just gorgeous. it and "everybody wants to rule the world" are the songs i never tire of hearing. as a bonus i think ryan will dig the sax in it 😏

[@dewdew34]

Awesome song

[@saddlebag]

The whole album is great.

[@lowracer1]

I also vote for the Working hour.

[@seanconnors1613]

Ryan would lose it with all the sax in it!

[@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 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@davidsweet9163]

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

[@ssgeek4515]

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