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  1. On This Day: June 8, 1985 - Everybody Wants to Rule the World Hits Number One

    On This Day: June 8, 1985 - Everybody Wants to Rule the World Hits Number One

    On this day June 8, 1985, Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 through June 21 and also reached number one in Canada and New Zealand. With its smooth guitar riff, thoughtful lyrics, and polished...
  2. On This Day: March 22 1985 Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears Was Released

    On This Day: March 22 1985 Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears Was Released

    On this day March 22 1985 Tears for Fears released the single Everybody Wants to Rule the World. The song became one of their biggest hits topping the US Billboard Hot 100 from June 8 to June 21. It also reached number one in Canada and New Zealand solidifying the band’s global success...
  3. On This Day: March 7 1983 The Hurting by Tears for Fears Was Released

    On This Day: March 7 1983 The Hurting by Tears for Fears Was Released

    On this day March 7 1983 Tears for Fears released their debut album The Hurting. The album introduced their signature blend of synth-driven new wave and deeply personal lyrics exploring themes of childhood trauma and emotional struggles. The Hurting was a massive success in the UK reaching...
  4. On This Day: February 25 1985 Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears Was Released

    On This Day: February 25 1985 Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears Was Released

    On this day February 25 1985 Tears for Fears released their second studio album Songs from the Big Chair. The album became a massive commercial success reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 and also topping the charts in Canada Germany and the Netherlands. It went on to sell over five...
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    On This Day: Tears for Fears Release The Seeds of Love - September 25, 1989

    On this day, September 25, 1989, Tears for Fears released their third album, The Seeds of Love! The album reached #8 on the Billboard charts and was a major success internationally, hitting #1 in both the UK and Ireland. Known for hits like “Sowing the Seeds of Love” and “Woman in Chains,” the...
  6. Pete

    On This Day: August 3, 1985 - "Shout" by Tears for Fears Becomes the #1 Song in America

    On August 3, 1985, the iconic song "Shout" by Tears for Fears reached the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the #1 song in America. It held the top spot from August 3 to August 23, 1985. The song's powerful message and compelling melody also resonated globally, hitting #1 in Canada...
  7. Pete

    The Unexpected Origins of 20 Iconic 1980s Band Names

    How some of these 80s bands came up with their name is pretty interesting. According to Mental Floss I'll add a few. The Go-Gos - At 2 a.m. in a Denny's on Sunset Boulevard, the pop-influenced L.A. punk band fronted by Belinda Carlisle whittled their potential names down to The Misfits...
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  8. Pete

    Songs From the Big Chair (1985)

    Title: Songs From the Big Chair Artist: Tears for Fears Genre: Pop-Rock Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Shout - 6:33 2 - The Working Hour - 6:31 3 - Everybody Wants to Rule the World - 4:11 4 - Mothers Talk - 5:06 5 - I Believe - 4:54 6 - Broken - 2:38 7 - Head Over Heels / Broken (live)...
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