Sunday, May 30, 2010

Retro Weekend Rewind | Tears For Fears





Between the ages of 12 and 13 I was "head over heels" (sorry I couldn't resist) for this British band, Tears for Fears. Before you can comment that you don't remember them, it's most likely because you were born after 1985.

  • Tears for Fears was started by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith in the early 1980s. 
  • Singer Curt Smith tweets, follow him here!
  • Tears for Fears albums I loved were: The Hurting, Songs from the Big Chair and The Seeds of Love
  • Micheal Andrews and Gary Jules did an acoustic cover of "Mad World" which was included on the Donnie Darko soundtrack. 
  • Tears for Fears are currently touring, I'd love to catch them at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey but decent seats are pricey and being unemployed, I just can't justify it. I miss the days of writing concert reviews and getting free tickets, backstage access and promotional CDs.



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29 comments:

  1. TS HendrikMay 30, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Thanks to my sisters I grew up on their music. I love them still.

    Also, thanks for the comment you left. That was very sweet of you.

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  2. Joe CapMay 30, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Yes, I know them!
    (Raising my hand).
    I didn't know they were still around.

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  3. Heather TaylorMay 30, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    My Mom loved Tears for Fears and raised me on their music! Still love listening to them!

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  4. Pat TillettMay 30, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    Love them! Always liked "mad world" a ton. Last year I was lucky enough to hear Adam Lambert do that song live twice. it was amazing...

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  5. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 30, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    I LOVED Tears for Fears too! It's really good stuff.

    Thanks for your sweet, supportive comment on my cat post.

    Hugs,
    Robyn

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  6. Powdered Toast ManMay 30, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    I have heard of Tears for Fears before but I wasn't sure what they sang. I do know Head over Heels and I like it.

    I love Donnie Darko and the Mad World song!!

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  7. TracieMay 30, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Love them. Although their music takes me back to my awkward decade.

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  8. UnknownMay 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    One of my favorite 80's groups!
    There on my ipod!

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  9. CopyboyMay 30, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Everybody wants to rule the world is closing song to the best movie ever – REAL GENIUS!

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  10. LaraAnnMay 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    I enjoy their music too. Mad World is my fav. They were supposed to be at the PNC center in 2005 with Hall&Oates but someone else was. I would think that The Pet Shop Boys and Tears For Fears would make a better pair to tour. Likewise - seeing them at The Wellmont is just not in my budget.

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  11. LindseyMay 30, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    My sister had this record and she used to play it for me ALL the time. I was a youngin in love!
    Still makes me smile when I hear it.
    I might need to put it on my iPod now.
    Thanks!

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  12. AlexandraMay 30, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    I love introducing this age of music to my teen age sons.

    They really like the pop sound of it and the clear lyrics.

    I think they're tired of all the "in your face" music that's theirs now.

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  13. MoonDoggieMay 30, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    I've never seen this video clip before. I really like the dramatic introduction (it's dramatic to me).

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  14. AnonymousMay 30, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    I love Tears for Fears!

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  15. Kitty MooreMay 30, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I loved them! 'Everybody wants to rule the world' was my favourite!

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  16. Joann MannixMay 30, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    When I need a lift, I put "Break It Down, Again" on my iPod. that guitar intro is just brilliance.

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  17. Liz MaysMay 30, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    I just about died when I saw this on your blog. That was my very first CD!!

    We used to try to shape our mouths like that one guy while we sang the song. You know what I'm talking about?

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  18. TheodorePuertoriquezMay 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    I really like that song Head Over Heels. Katy Perry's cover of it is so awesome.

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  19. Just LisaMay 30, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    I vaguely remember them... I think I was introduced to them through the movie Real Genius.

    I came by to welcome you to SITS! We're happy to have you with us!

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  20. AnonymousMay 30, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Wow I forgot about these guys...Aren't they the guys who sang that song Shout?

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  21. nikkiMay 30, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    I was, sadly, born well before 1985 and am very familiar with Tears for Fears. In our house, it was all Tears for Fears vs. Duran Duran. Usually DD won out. I was the only TfF fan.

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  22. KristaMay 30, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Brings me back to just after high school. *sigh* Loved them. Thompson Twins were my fave, though!

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  23. California KeysMay 31, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    I love Tears for Fears!!!! Have you seen the literal video? It's fantastic....

    http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/6342db2270/head-over-heels-literal-video-version-from-dustfilms

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  24. MaceyMay 31, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    I like Tears for Fears!
    But I have to listen with my eyes closed...they're really funny looking to me. LOL

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  25. MarleneJune 1, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    I've got "Everybody wants to rule the world" in my head now. Loved that song.

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  26. Lady HillJune 1, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    i love them!!

    fromlazytolady.blogspot.com

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  27. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Love that album. Yes, I said album!

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  28. UnknownJuly 27, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    they're playing at the wellmont again in august....you should go! we can meet for dinner, and you know, meet! hahaha

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  29. JerrySeptember 8, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I LOVED Tears For Fears in high school and would listen to The Hurting and Songs From the Big Chair again and again on vinyl with head phones on. They were the first concert (1988/9?) that I went to and, sorry to say this, they were horrible live. At that point they were a studio band. I have not seen them since, so I am not sure if that has changed since then. Still love the albums, though!

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