They definitely were not a one hit wonder. Please do more Tears for Fears - Mad World, Shout, Head Over Heels. Also, if you haven’t yet, check out Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus.

One of the biggest hits ever - SHOUT by them - biggest hit of the decade. ICONIC song. Band was prominent in the 80's until they broke up = recently re-unitied.

Considered by many to be one of, if not the most perfect pop song of all time

This is the best song of the 1980’s because it’s still just as great in 2024. They are the best!

Tears for Fears was a part of the “Second British Invasion” that included bands like Duran Duran, Bananarama, Depeche Mode, Human League, and so many others. All the good Brit synth pop/alternative music of the 80s. If you know the 80s, you know Tears for Fears. You guys really need an early to mid-80s teen movie night with 16 Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Better Off Dead. Fill yourself with 80s stuff and you will never again have to wonder what decade an 80s song came from.

EVERY and I mean EVERY 80's kid MUST admit that when you think 80's music this comes to mind every time

This song may just typify the eighties for pop music. It was a massive hit. Everyone loved it. And over the years, it has held up. It is a perfectly written pop song.

This song is beautifully crafted, it's flawless.

“Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back…“ What a profound beginning to a song

Madworld is one of their best Def not a one hit wonder. Also, Pale Shelter, Shout, Head Over Heals, Sowing the Seeds of Love, Change

Tears for Fears was VERY popular in the 80s. They definitely were a band that had a lot of great hits and you instantly knew when a new Tears For Fears song was played. They just had a sound. Shout was a great song

This came out exactly in the middle of the 80’s. It epitomises and exemplifies what 80’s music was all about

This was from ‘85. A few other major songs by them are “Head Over Heals”, “Shout”, “Sowing the Seeds of Love”, “Mad World”, and “Woman in Chains”

Tears for Fears- "Shout", "Head over Heels", Their second album, Songs from the Big Chair (1985), reached number one on the US Billboard 200, achieving multi-platinum status in both the UK and the US. Songs from the Big Chair contained two Billboard Hot 100 number one hits: "Shout" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World". The latter song won the Brit Award for Best British Single in 1986.

Fun fact! The line "So sad they had to fade it" is a very public dig at their record company, who made them fade out the 7" single version of "Shout" the year before very much against their wishes

This British duo was underrated, their powerful voices and iconic melodies still live on, definitely not “one hit wonder”

Definitely not a one-hit-wonder. TFF is one of the most widely admired/respected bands of the '80s. Great songwriters, artists, and musicians. Other musicians love TFF.

When my 40 year old son was little he loved this song. Instead of singing 'There's a room where the light won't find you' he would insist on singing 'There's a room where the wife won't find you' I had to sadly tell that no, there wasn't!

THIS SONG..defines my 80’s.

This is, without doubt, one of the best songs ever written, saw them live a few years back, amazing, going to see them again this weekend, can't wait.

Tears for Fears was very popular. Other hits: "Sowing the Seeds of Love," "Change," "Shout," "Mad World." Even their songs that were not big hits are good.

“I can’t stand this indecision married with a lack of vision” … always loved that line

These guys today still sound as good as they did back in the 80’s. One of the best songs from that time period

Tears for Fears is a vibe like no other! A truly unique sound that no other artist has ever come close to matching! They were huge! Bring on the 80's trance!

LOOOOOVE Tears for Fears! They were one of the defining acts of the 80s! Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal were magic together, and GET THIS... they just released new stuff this year, 40 years after forming! "Shout" is definitely one to check out, as is "Head over Heels", "Sowing the Seeds of Love" and my personal favorite, "Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)".

This is the Quintessential 80's song. It just stops whatever I'm doing when I hear it. No other song encapsulates the entire decade like this one

They’re such a great band and they were HUGE, they’re still going to this day!

This is just such a well crafted song. Sounds fresh as a daisy today.

They are both lead singers, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are another great 80's band, OMD for short.

Tears for Fears had a whole string of hits. Some of my favorites are: Shout, Pale Shelter, Head Over Heels, Sowing the Seeds of Love, Mad World, Change

One of the most beautifully composed songs ever, coupled with a statement...and I am right of center.

One hit wonder !! Oh my goodness one of the most intelligent, innovative groups ever. Epic sound , full sound.

Sowing the Seeds of Love is another incredible song of theirs

Now your opening Pandora's box, must do more Tears For Fears.... "Head Over Heels" "Sowing The Seeds Of Love" "Woman in Chains" "Shout" "Pale Shelter" "Mad World"

This was definitely one of my late dad's favorite songs,thinks of him now when I hear this classic song

Hard to believe this is your first time! This is my all time favorite 80s song. Takes me back to my childhood.

Can't say it enough. The 80s had GREAT music.

This is just such a hypnotic song. "Head Over Heels' is another one of their big hits that's just as good.

"Everybody Wants to RULE the World" is so true!

"Sowing The Seeds Of Love" (the parent album of which is great and recently came out in a 4-CD special edition) is probably the most obvious next Tears for Fears track to react to. My favourite album of theirs is the much under-appreciated "Everybody Loves A Happy Ending" which is fantastic from start to finish and still their "latest" studio album despite being 17 years old. Good news TFF fans: they have a new album out next year!

Tears for Fears had a lot of hits throughout the eighties. "Mad World" "Shout" "Head over Heels" "Sowing the Seeds of Love" "Woman in Chains" and loads more. Although you've reacted to many artists on your channel you've still got so much more to learn and many more bands/ singers to hear. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Tears for Fears are the opposite of "One Hit Wonders". In 2021, they were honoured with the Outstanding Song Collection Award at the Ivor Novello Awards. They have had so many hits in the 80s ands 90s and in more recent times been covered by Lorde, Gary Jules and Kanye West.

Soul to Soul - back to life ....

Another great '80s hit, "Broken Wings" by Mister Mister. The lead singer has a fab voice (great range) and when this song came out, you just knew it would hit the number one spot.

This song was such a revelation back in the day. It was inescapable. One of the hits you never got tired of hearing no matter how much it got overplayed by the radio stations.

This song is timeless. It sounds as fresh now as it did when it was released. It's as relevant as it ever was and it always will be.

Anybody who grew up in the 80's loves this song whether they know it or not. whenever I hear those first few notes I instantly get taken back to that magical time growing up in the 80's. No other song has such a strong affect on me This song never gets old

This is one of the biggest songs of the 80s. In fifth grade, my friend and I spent an afternoon perfecting the dance sequence and pretending to ride ATVs in the desert. This video also launched my love for little two seat convertible roadsters.

Their first big US hit was "Shout." They also had this one, "Head Over Heels," and "Sowing The Seeds of Love" (which has big Beatles vibes). "Mad World" was a hit in the UK for them but the haunting cover version by Gary Jules was a US hit many years later. (Speaking of cover versions, Lorde has an amazing cover of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World.") My very favorite Tears For Fears song is "Mothers Talk"! Btw, the two guys, Curt and Roland, switch up who sings lead. This was Curt; Roland sings lead on all the others I mentioned except Mad World. Both their voices are lovely, but Roland's is a bit stronger.

This is one of my most favourite songs ever 🥰 They are a band from the UK and have had many hits…..Head Over Heels, Shout, Sowing the Seeds of Love, Woman in Chains. I believe they have just/or are bringing out a new album at the moment ❤️

Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of 2 things: (1) The movie "Real Genius" and (2) being 5 years old and living a much simpler yet fun life at that age in 1985. Oh how I miss the 80's and wish I could just keep reliving that decade over and over again. I've got "Songs From The Big Chair" (original release) on vinyl and it sounds flawless!

One of the UK biggest bands , unbelievable they played in Dublin and blew us all away .❤

Yea! 80’s alternative music- New Wave. They were not a one hit wonder and had a few hits in the 80’s. “Shout” is probably their biggest hit. There is a ton to explore in the New Wave genre.

At the time we were still in a cold war and the nuclear stockpiles of the US and Russia were a major concern. We all grew up waiting for the end of the world and to me this song relayed that anxiety.

A monster hit for Tears for Fears. Dominated the airways. “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” was only the second Tears For Fears single to hit the American charts, and it made Tears For Fears into something huge. Songs From The Big Chair sold five million copies in America, and the album spent five weeks atop the Billboard album charts.

This song by Tears For Fears epitomizes what was so awesome about the 2nd British Invasion. The video was shown many times on MTV upon its release. I was 25 then, and my set was always on MTV.

Tears For Fears were huge in the 80’s, so many great songs: Head Over Heels, Pale Shelter, Woman in Chains, Break it Down Again, The Hurting, The Working Hour, Mother’s Talk, many more.

One of my favourites from the 80s. They were much more than one-hit wonders. Produced at least three successful albums. They had another massive hit with 'Shout'.

One of my favorite songs from this group.

These guys were huge. This song was also used in the movie Real Genius, which is wonderful and funny and you should definitely watch.

hearing Oleta James live sing their song "Woman in Chains" was awesome. Tears for Fears was one of my most favorite HS and college bands. Their album, "The Hurting" takes you on an emotional roller coaster that is insane.

You need to do the Crowded House song “Don’t Dream It’s Over”, and Peter Gabriel’s song “In Your Eyes”. I PROMISE you will not regret it!!!!

“Woman in Chains” please. 🙏 TFF were MASSIVE in the U.K. in the 80’s and into the 90’s with three amazing albums.. all superb. Fun fact... they lifted the drumbeat for this song straight off Simple Minds “ Waterfront “ which is a must aswell!

TFF were one of the biggest bands of the 80s in the UK, and much of the world. Catchy tunes, clever thoughtful lyrics, and they weren't afraid to experiment. Very much like Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and The Human League. They all had loads of hits, pushed the limits, and are still going strong.

A Tears for Fears journey is not complete without "Shout" and "Sowing the Seeds of Love."

Ending of Real Genius...

Tears for Fears song writing is so genius, but no one seemed to realise how great their songs really were.

Shout! Guys, “SHOUT!” While “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” is in my top 5 all time favorite songs for the vibe of it, “SHOUT!” is the MUST HEAR from “Tears for Fears!” MUST!

Tears for Fears definitely an iconic 80's band. Mad World and Shout, also two great hits from them. Also, I will keep recommending Joe Jackson's Steppin' Out, an absolute essential for your 80's collection!

This is one of THE quintessential 80's tunes.......for sure! 💜🎶💜 It's one of my "go-to" songs when I'm feeling blue or in a funk. Awesome 😂🤣😂

Such a cool summer song and still sounds fresh today

They just received an Ivor Novello Award ( basically a British Lifetime Achievement Award) for outstanding song collection so no definitely not a one hit wonder. I would definitely recommend Shout, Mad World, Head Over Heels/ Broken, Working Hour (one of the most underrated songs of all time), Mothers Talk, Sowing the Seeds of Love, Woman in Chains, and Advice for the Young at Heart.

This song was actually used in the movie “Real Genius” with Val Kilmer in the “80”s.

Such a massive classic tune wishing more was produced today's World 🌍 well done Tears For Fears

They were a popular group for the time I remember hearing them on the radio all the time…. Takes me back.

They Had Many hits Their Most popular was Everybody Wants to Rule the World but they had Other Smash Hits like SHOUT and HEAD OVER HEELS So they Wasn't a 1 hit Wonder but they were an awesome 80s Band

Never call them a one hit wonder! “Head Over Heals,” “Shout,” “Sowing the Seeds of Love,” “Mad World,” “Pale Shelter,” to name a few

This is from the album “Songs from the Big Chair” released in 1985 and it was a great album with several very good songs. Listen to Shout and Head Over Heals.

What a marvelous song. The voice is so unusual, the beat is just right and the music is incredible. There's nothing truly difficult about the instrument 🎷 playing 🎸 but it's blended so well with the 🪘 beat, that it becomes a fantastic song. If I had to pick a top ten, this would make that list.

Head Over Heels and Shout are two more of their songs that I really like!!

This band has TWO lead singers. Their voices together is what makes this bands sound. As said, they are in no way a "one hit wonder". Also, this song WAS in a movies. "Real Genius" starring Val Kilmer. Very un-PC comedy. Kind of raunchy. Anyway, check out more of Tears for Fears. They are legends. Not sure how you missed them LOL

These guys were HUGE.

There are still many many bands and artists that you probably never heard of that are really Great!!! They were really big in the 80's

They just released their newest single last week, "The Tipping Point" off their newest album of the same name which will be released on Feb 25th 2022. First album in 17 years.

Those guitar solos are amazing. So clean yet smoking at the same time.

In all these videos that I can watch there are those like you who are attentive to what is happening who discover admiration the music of their fathers and mothers and I love watching their reactions. And there are those who are too deeply rooted in a certain musical culture who take it down, forgetting that they come from the past. As I always say I love it when young people listen to old man's music.

There were more #1 hits (more than 140) during the 80's than in any other decade before or since. So, even though you've reacted to a lot of 80's bands/groups/artists, you still haven't scratched the surface and there is still so much more awesomeness that you will eventually discover. :)

This is so cool I am 60 years old and my youngest daughter is 40 I can remember buying her a little pink cassette tape player and this cassette of tears for fears and she played it all the time. Wow such great memories thank you.

Head over Heals, Shout, Mad World & Sowing the Seeds of Love are all great too!

Love this group and that 3 wheeler

You have to hear the OG “mad world” and also“ shout” , “head over heals” , “Change” and “woman in chains”

You are on to a fabulously talented band, most of their songs have a deep meaning, you will not be disappointed by these guys, from Bath, in England.

This song is such an iconic time stamp in my life

Tears for Fears are iconic to me! This is one of my favorite songs EVER. They had some great songs! They still tour. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. "Welcome to your life...there's no turning back"...those lyrics still hit me in my 40s. I promise...the older you get... this song will make more sense.

You've hardly scratched the 80s artists. That was back when there were a LOT of acts... before music became so commercialized, non-creative, and calculated. Tears for Fears' "hits" catalog wasn't huge, but they were definitely a presence in the 80s.... just like SO many other.

Tears for Fears has some bangers. Amber would love the 80's hippy vibe in "Sowing the seeds of love" (also, horns!) Jay would prolly dig the mood in "Shout" (also, cowbell!)

Rhis is such a timeline classic once that opening lick you just know who this is!! Love this.

Deep into my soul this song just does it and they have so many others what a great time it was back in these 80s

Check out Pet Shop Boys "West End Girls" - that song still transports me back to the 80s! And ABC, they were awesome - "The Look of Love" or "Poison Arrow", my two favorites.

OMG, so excited that you finally got to Tears For Fears. They are still sooo amazing. The two leads (Roland and Curt) trade off on who sings lead for each song and sometimes they go back and forth in the same song... Listen to ALL of their hits. They are definitely NOT one hit wonders. They were part of the 80s new wave, synth pop stuff, but eventually went in a more progressive alternative side. At some point they split and Roland continued with the band and some new members.. their vibe was a little different, but still awesome. They are back together since 2000 and have a new song out now... dropped like just the other day. It is fabulous. Madworld (this one has been remade A LOT) Head Over Heals (on of my all time faves) Shout Sowing the Seeds of Love (very deep) Raoul and the Kings of Spain Elemental The Working Hour (this one recently keeps popping into my head) Woman In Chains Break It Down Again Pale Shelter