Memories Fade

[overbyjames]

I love Kanye West with all my heart, but don't say his version of the song is better, that's just fucking stupid.

[TilsloertBondepike66]

A perfect performance of a great, timeless and passionate song. Thank you Tears for Fears!

[ljinbs]

Kanye sampled this? Damn. Is nothing sacred?

[SIZZLEBIZZLE1982]

@ljinbs Dude didn't sample it, he REDID the whole song, melody and lyrics too.

[XxLonelyRainnxX]

Memories Fade But The Scars Still Linger

I'm getting that tattooed on arm.

[Baaarannn]

yeezy thaught me

[CelesteK]

T4F had av career before Kanye West and they`ll have a career after Kanye West!!!

[univurss]

Jus goes to show, u can have talent but never go as big without the publicity, Kanye To The

[CelesteK]

@univurss I don't know how you can compare Kanye West, a world class asshole, to Tears For Fears; one of England's most beloved bands?

Tears For Fears were singing and performing this song before Kanye even picked up a microphone. :P

[univurss]

@CelesteK Yes they were singing it before Kanye, but Kanye brought it back and made it better. He has had a more successful career than these guys, so u are right i cant compare them. Numbers dont lie, compare youtube views for this and for coldest winter.

[jtyrholm]

@univurss Whenever somebody says an artist made a song better by sampling it, an angel dies... laughing

[sad2002]

@univurss Royalties baby...royalties!! Royalties have to be paid to the publishing/music co that owns the catalog and to the songwriter throughout it's existence. I'm happy for Kayne and his millions of fans.

[sulta6a]

I love this amazing song. Sultan from Kazakhstan.

[zimboy08]

haha this band was made so everything of theirs could be improved on. par.

[tocharles2010]

@zimboy08 isn't it sad that people don't appreciate AMAZING, ORIGINAL SONGWRITERS like Tears for Fears? i feel sad for people who make comments like yours.

[Bilama]

holy sHIT THANKS TO KANYE, I LOVE THIS SONG.

[tocharles2010]

@Bilama seriously, you're thanking kanye west for a song that he didn't originally write? yikes!

[Bilama]

@tocharles2010 yes, i am.

[tigeranthony]

....but know THIS you musical zombies, this song is not only deeper than you could ever possibly comprehend, it is also just ONE song in an extensive catalog of equally impressive songs from a group that helped pioneer both NEW WAVE and PROGRESSIVE pop/ rock music.......BOW DOWN and RECOGNIZE!!!!!

[tigeranthony]

I am so f**kin' pissed that this song, made by one creatively gifted groups of all time is now simply known as a f**kin' kanye west sample. They have the money to clear copyright hurdles so they often sample songs simply because they like the melody, or worse yet, they right a so-called original song based on the original classic

[Worshippersofthesun]

thx kanye for showing me this awesome song !! and thx tears for fears for making it !

[tocharles2010]

@Worshippersofthesun a lot more credit to Tears for Fears than kanye west... much more!

[FaithSmith81]

how the hell I forgot this track for so long??What a song,what a unique band

[ArethaABS]

Amo TFF!!

[landefeldfilms]

I love songs like this where the listener feels like they really earned the outro - sax riffs and cymbals crashes

[mofame1]

i love this song..my favorite

[garotaironmaiden]

TEARS FOR FEARS POR FAVOR VOLTEM AO BRASIL EM 2012!!!

O SHOW FOI DEMAIS!

[HishowProductions]

sounds like tay zonday

[Getrealpeeps]

THIS IS SLAMMIN

[landefeldfilms]

Kanye, don't you see how much more soulful a sax is over a synth?

[mrseatme]

is that Jon Cryer?

[samsungdart]

TFF did a performance live via satellite around 1985 New Years Eve on Dick Clark's rockin' show. they sung Shout if i remember correctly. they wore all black. does anyone have that performance in video? if yes please post it....tnx

[shanana000]

Roland's wife is not a trophy wife, that's for sure. But if he's faithful...then I say more power to him!

[gmansi]

@shanana000 I dont understand what do you mean about Roland's wife...??

[samsungdart]

Legendary

[Bonginondzaba]

This song is my soul food/ brings back memories luv it yhooo!!!

[VarshaT1]

There is some magic in Roland! His moves, his voice...!

[justinakennedy]

Awesome...it gave me chills!!

[jadamorganazuniga]

Ilove this song it reminds me of my Dad, and Mom

[CelesteK]

My scars have yet to be healed. :'(

[Bloody0Martyr]

this memory has faded far but this song has never left. The scars only ocassionally itch now, for why? I don't recall.

[zimboy08]

kanye

[alontan]

I just love them so muchhhhhhhh. They are so really talented and so good performing live.

[merkerge12]

You might hate on kanye for "ruining" this song BUT he has brilliant music taste as he samples songs he loves.

[bxkxrxxxx]

OMG they would be SUCH a killer live show! They are so perfect.

[pocketgoth]

@bxkxrxxxx I saw them twice last summer. They are excellent live.

[pocketgoth]

Still awesome live today too! They just announced US West Coast tour dates for September. Too bad I'm on the East Coast. I saw them twice last summer though. It was truly a dream come true. If you you live in an area they are touring in you should definitely catch them.

[punkvictim]

Why is Alan singing?

[whoquiensabe]

kanye ?

[BeaconofAnnihilation]

@whoquiensabe He's a gay song stealing nigger.

[CelesteK]

@whoquiensabe No this song was first and then Kanye.

[trolldadquickies]

@CelesteK he means that he would never had heard of this song if kanye west hadn't sampled it.

[DjICEbrooklynNYC]

wow! Listening to this live version feels like a new song to me.Thanks for uploading the greatest video.

[Dhaneshification]

this is good, wouldnt know about it if it wasnt for kanye tho. everyone wins.

[paurdilla]

Amo este concierto, nadie canta como Roland!

[cirus101]

TFF RULES

[MyViews777]

Ohhh This Were Kanye Got It from!!!! THATS SWEET RITE HERE!!!

[standupjack]

Kanye gave full credit for this song.

[twindeserteagle]

I said i like this version better than the (KANYE WEST) version called Coldest Winter. dont know where you got Kenya from or whatever

[jacobceline]

I am tears for fears forever FAN

[Babyboo572]

Why Are You Guys Hating On Kanye? Did He Ever Say He Didn't Sample Off Any Songs? He's A Sampling GENIUS, Clearly -___-

[imZoomy]

This is horse shit

[TheTwilightalehouse]

@imZoomy u r a C Un T

[killa4realz]

It's not spell Kanye its spelled Kenya... get your facts straight

[cometoanend]

Justin Beiber might sound this good after his voice breaks... LOL right!!

[BradWest96]

Yeezy brought me.

[Alberga458]

I use to think kanye remake was good till I listen to the over and over the way he hit his notes u can feel the pain one of my all times fav big up to kanye cus I wouldn't of herd the real deal

[eekAmouse7777]

Thumbs up if you watched this video because of Kanyes!

[IIIIdepechemodeIIII]

@eekAmouse7777 thumbs down if you listen to 'kanyes'

[TFFpixel]

3:47 oh yeah! Ro is adorable! hehe

[timure77]

All -Time Favorit...

[timure77]

all time favorit

[mcgwire7199]

Kanye West is a jackass!!! It's just a matter of time before he opens his mouth and inserts his foot once again. I just hope he doesn't bastardize anyone elses music in the future. 

[tauwilltriumph]

@mcgwire7199 Bastardize? Ha ha ha! Judging music by the people that make it.

[Hyekeo]

Fuck Kanye!

[xbrilliantstarx]

what is kanye?

[singingfrommysoul91]

lol i came because of kanye.

[MrALHUNGRY]

i did 216 niggaz on deck my nigga ye acknowledges tears for fears he didnt still any thing he burrowed lol haters

[MrALHUNGRY]

kanye didnt still the whole song both versions are hott. its a good thing to see a black man with diversity it shows he has an ear for other music i appretiate that u should too recycled music is the best if it wasnt for ye i wouldnt even no tears for fears so thumbs up

[googo151]

Kanye singing this song? Give me a F$^%ing break. He can't come up with his own shit!? He has to steal something this amazing because he lacks the creative force power and knowledge to write something this incredible. These guys are actual musicians and Roland's prowess as a song writer comes through very clearly here. Back to Kanye who!!??

[IIIIdepechemodeIIII]

what is a 'kanye' ? that crackhead 'kanye west'??hope not..he'd ruin this tune.

[lilodevil]

1:33 hahah that dancemove roland does and the expression on his face haha love it

[Tjs964]

What a voice!!! One of the most powerful songs that I have ever heard. Amazing lyrics and vocals. I never tire of this tune.

[lilodevil]

this is the best performance of this song i have have heard so far and i love rolands dance moves ace!

[lilodevil]

i dont understand what the connection even is with kenya and this song ? ? could someone inform me ? did he sing it at him mothers funeral or something

[MrLonestarRebel]

kanye did this song good he still keep the original

[MrsRhythmNation]

Anyone who knows this because of Kanye should be ashamed.

[jeanmichelgariepy]

@MrsRhythmNation What an Arrogant comment. You can't enjoy this for the sake of enjoying can you?

[MrsRhythmNation]

@jeanmichelgariepy Clearly you are the one who can't enjoy this for "what it is" because you've scanned through a few pages of comments to find my very old comment. Before you jump the gun there, my comment was in response to some tween who said "This sux, Kanye's is betta". I admit I am disgusted that Kanye did not ask permission to cover this song (ref: Roland Orzabal) because he knows he is too rich to ever be threatened by lil old Tears For Fears suing him over it. He's the arrogant one.

[mcgwire7199]

I saw TFF in concert two weeks ago. What a great show. Well worth the ticket price. I've been a fan since '83. 27 years later they still sound great. If they're in your area, get to their show! Wish they would have released Memories Fade as a single in the US back then. Probably my favorite along with Pale Shelter and Advice. It was excellent even without a sax player. I think I was the only one there that knew the lyrics. Thanks Roland and Curt for touring, and great job on Psych Curt

[mikethevicious]

@mcgwire7199 did u see them in orlando ?

[bryanlynne]

@mikethevicious 

[mcgwire7199]

@mikethevicious No. I saw them in Clearwater.

[bryanlynne]

@mcgwire7199 Saw them in Atlanta. I saw them 20 years ago. in Detroit and it was worth the wait. I hope they don't wait so long to come to East Coast again.

[cometoanend]

@mcgwire7199 wow you are lucky to have been around in the 80's!! I would give anything to travel back to that era and live out the experience I never had. I was born too late. I missed out. I imagine the world back then was a better place to live in. I bet, for you, 1983 seems like just recently...time goes by too fast. Wish I could have gone back in time to this TFF concert, meet the girl of my dreams, marry her and 27 years later, reminisce about those good old days. Fuck this place.

[rBobism]

sexy man

[halifaxstar]

I purr when I hear the sax

[bishy42]

class 80's tune 

[ValterBand]

GREAT song,GREAT band,GREAT vocal!

[guitarjeff92]

After finding out the sample for "coldest winter" i now perfer this song than kanye's version.

[twindeserteagle]

I actually like this version better than kanye. 

[IIIIdepechemodeIIII]

@twindeserteagle what is a 'kanye' ?

[TheC8000]

@twindeserteagle kanye's version is terrible, actually. :)

[KOPAU1624]

@twindeserteagle Fuck you. Kanye owns

[gmansi]

@twindeserteagle Kanye?

[TJDTv]

@gmansi Coldest winter - Kanye West.

[gmansi]

@TJDTv Thanks! :D

[TJDTv]

@gmansi No Problem .

[movieman695]

@twindeserteagle the original and the best

[movieman695]

Respond to this video... p.s. kanye's version is garbage

[libertines24]

@movieman695 I like it better. but neither is garbage unless you are some punk with bad hearing

[pile333]

Gooseflesh.

[nubbinnoob]

i was fortunate enough to find the one on my own, i just happened to know kanye's song too. both great tracks...

[Chasenbww]

that ending note is so emotional!

[cloudjm]

my god. what a song. and what a voice.

[tffforever]

@cloudjm Amen

[luisnp08]

alot of people came cuz of kanye lol me too!!!

[p0rnaddict29]

I see why Kanye took elements from this...what a great song. I know of tears for fears but never heard this song until somebody told me Kanye's "Coldest Winter" is a stylized cover of Memories Fade.

[pocketgoth]

@p0rnaddict29 This is off their first album, The Hurting. If you like this song you should check out that album. The whole this is absolutely brilliant. Mad World and Pale Shelter are popular songs off the same album.

[Marcella307]

What the hell did Kanye think sampling this amazing tune? In my eyes heis a fool.

[brian2553]

@Marcella307 That's because your music taste is limited. he sampled it masterfully. Tears For Fears even performed a live version with Kanye's drum infused intro. You're the fool for judging peoples music based on their reputation.

[ravenous369]

I also don't understand why folks especially hate Kanye for sampling music. Music artists make cover versions of other artist's songs all the time. Why is this any different? Hip-hop and rap are known for sampling music and if you don't like the genre then don't listen to it. It's one thing to dislike an artist's music. It's another to hate on an artist for sampling.

[ravenous369]

I think people need to give this whole Kanye debacle a rest. Was Kanye being an ass for doing what he did to Taylor at the VMAs? Absolutely. However, people are forgetting that he did apologize to her FOUR times in fact! He wrote 2 apology notes on his blog, he apologized to her on live television, and he also personally called her on the phone and said sorry. Give it a rest. Tell me what more could you have done?

[godlychick]

Curt Smith plays badass bass!

[xipaul]

il a une grande bouche Roland Orzabal

[aCollectorsPiece]

Ok the level of this song is way up there so I don't see how Kanye took it to the next level. He just used this song to express something from a personal event. a lot of great songs came about because of some artist's personal event, like this one without sampling. Bottom line I didn't come here because of Kanye. This song rocks even before he sampled it.

[s0nnyburnett]

Whats all this talk about Kanye here? I find it disgusting to be mixing shit with good music like this.

[minily]

Who's Kanye? Just kidding. I came here because I am head over heels in love with the tears for fears. But now, I'm curious about what Kanye did...

[xPikmin2x]

@minily Hey! :D Its me! can you tel me why Roland wrote such sad songs in the Hurting? He had a sad childhood huh?:-(

[minily]

@xPikmin2x You'll probably find me in almost every TFF video! I've been a bit obsessive these past few weeks & the obsession doesn't seem to wear down at all. I read your other comment & no I didn't watch that interview. I prefer watching live performances or their earlier interviews. Yes, the hurting LP was about his difficult childhood with his father. I don't know exactly what happened though.

[minily]

@xPikmin2x But memories fade is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and that performance you just watched is what made me fall in love with them. And notice the little dancing moves he did with his arms around 3:47! He is perfect!

[xPikmin2x]

@minily I actually hadnt heard it before but its my new fav. I like songs with heart felt emotional meanings. I even feel sad in a good way when I look at the cover of the Hurting. that cute lil boy and the title the hurting.I seem to be drawn to music like that. Poor Roland he describes his past as" violent.".

[xPikmin2x]

@xPikmin2x is that rolands wife on the synthisizer?

[roshi995]

@xPikmin2x No i think thats nicky holland, but shes not his wife

[xPikmin2x]

@roshi995 Thank you ,have you any knowledge of pix of the wives or better yet video? I heard they are on the head over heels video?..

[roshi995]

@xPikmin2x no, apparently rolands wife appears in the video sowing the seeds of love, a blonde woman floating on her back, and she mayb be the woman who features in the way you are video, but i havent even seen curts current wife and i dont think there are any photos.

[xPikmin2x]

@roshi995 Oh,I thought that Curt was divorced? Or is this his second wife? No pix of his first if its so? Thank you!

[roshi995]

@xPikmin2x lol yes he was divorced but he got re-married to someone called frances, i have sen pictures of his first wife lynn altman

[xPikmin2x]

@roshi995 Thank you! 

[CelesteK]

@xPikmin2x Curt got divorced in 1988. He married his second wife Frances Pennington in 1996 and they have two daughters together.

[minily]

@xPikmin2x Violent? Huh! I didn't know it was that bad. But if you like emotional songs, watch the Start of a break down live performance at Switch(?). I love the way he sings and moves his hands as if he was in complete despair. Really great performance. But knowing he had a difficult relationship made me feel better about my relationship with my father. His first album did help me through some harsh feelings about myself and my family.

[xPikmin2x]

@minily O thanx! Me too Thats why I hate when they ...(Curt or Roland) act ashamed of their  80's work...I for one really love the deep heart felt messagess..And when they add synthesizersd to make it danceable?... whooo hoo! X-O !

[pocketgoth]

I don't care why people came here...I'm just glad they're discovering real talent.

[pile333]

How many groups or singers can make such an impressive live pop performance today?

I've never heard this track by TFF until few months ago and i'd say that the live is better than the recorded.

The saxophonist is Will Gregory, the producer and keyboardist of Goldfrapp!

[xxRoberts]

el de camisa rosa esta practicando .....

[SmallSteps3000]

KANYEEZY

[videovix7]

his voice is soooooooooooooooooooooooo sexy!

[hyena667]

Hear the Drummer with those High Tuned Tom's/Octoban Tones!

Its Like Even the Drums Are Perfectly "TUNED" within the Tears For Fears Music!! Yes Like the othe post said

;"Once Upon A Time, there were Real Musicians/Songwriters"

[PhillipIsAlive]

I love Kanye, love Tears for Fears. Can we all just get along? lol

[chrisnoaro1]

@PhillipIsAlive Not while he wears tortured animals. Great song, their best album.

[hajj74]

yes. once upon a time, there were REAL musicians.

[Thainazugna0202]

acheeeei,estava procurando ha tempos essa musica *0* amoo

[asian50Cent]

Man I thought Kanye did all this on his own. I thought he would have at least ONE original material that is good damn.

Look at this version of Coldest Winter on defspot com

[Darkmaggus]

FUCK KANYE. that guy is just stuck on himself. not a real musician like TFF.

[KOPAU1624]

If it was not for Kanye I would not even know about this song. Kanye rules. This faggot fans here should be more thankful to Kanye. If it was not for Kanye nobody wold know this vid existed. real talk my white niggers

[TheRoual]

@KOPAU1624

omg ure so 12...

Who cares if you didn't know this song....

Nobody!

Really nobody cares, now go tell ure mommy

Rapmusic sucks after NWA, Snoop you Kriss Kross 50cent nub (look em up! you probebly need a sample to know them...)

Ure life is sampled, try to understand this!

[FranBro]

@KOPAU1624

Tears For Fears has sold 22 million albums. I don't think Kanye is there yet. :)

[ryanspanger]

@shorewoodisgay

haha i came here cause of kanye

[shorewoodisgay]

who else came here because of kanye?

[BradWest96]

@shorewoodisgay I did. :D

[chogger]

why would you come because of kanye? I actually do not know why