@jezzyby47 Oh no doubt Roland and Curt must be paid for samples just like they would have to be paid if someone covered this song.
I just wish there was no such thing as covers and sampling because trust me Kanye took this song, which is pretty all on it's own, and completely ruined it.
@jezzyby47 I know. When I first heard it I was like WTF? That sounds like he sampled Memories Fade, which BTW is one of my favourite T4F songs, and he put it through a cement mixer. :P It was horrible. I hope they go after him for everything that he's got.
hahaha, i love tears for fears, but i just cant see the sexyness in these guys, i dont care if it was the 80's, i just cant see it! its like saying tom petty hot, the guys ugly as sh*t but i still like the music and maybe they got charisma, but theres no way these guys could compete with Madonnas and Axl Rose sexyness.
@rubyscorner Well I think what's always really striking about them, especially here, is how young they seem, contrasted with the angst they're so brilliantly able to express. Someone that young shouldn't have to know such pain and yet it happens all the time.
@rubyscorner Have you never seen Curt Smith's face? Haha :)
I think it's just a different kind of appeal, distinctly british and in this era especially, rather cheeky-chappie underneath the angsty lyrics.
Just because you'll (probably) never see Roland Orzabal in a pink leotard writhing, flexing and clenching his buttocks in front of a gym mirror, Everybody Wants to Rule the World wailing from the boombox, does not mean that TFF is void of that kind of appeal.
I always had this dream where I sit down with him for a chat and go through the hundred questions I had for him. Then when there was an opportunity (well, not for a hundred questions, maybe two or three), they vanish into thin air. So it was all about small jokes and that was it. Did you see the smile on my face embracing the best musician in the world? The footage I posted on my channel is far from good but can offer a little taste of what it is to be almost touching the stage.
the video is so fine. I know the words so some little breaks don't bother me. The video is excellent. What a pretty fellow he was. And still is!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kittiebaby, Roland is so enigmatic and magnetic; his beauty is beyond age. I barely looked into his eyes because I would faint right there if I did it for more than a second. Cound't talk much either, the words wouldn't come out. My heart almost came out of my mouth but I had to play it cool. I almost spilled my drink on the cd covers I had for him to sign and he rescued them from me. Then the pen didn't work so he goes for another one while I thought, "he is going to give up on me any second."
Never fear.You did well. I can't even imagine meeting him! I think I would die on the spot. And to think some people have seen him,and met him over and over. I don't know if I would be up to the task,but would hope he would have mercy on me and wouldn't say "shove her aside,she can't speak" haha
This is very good. Thank you. I've been watching this very one vid and watching the others posted from the 2009 concerts and having a blast. Since after the meet and greet back stage I've been often closing my eyes to relive what I experienced in Las Vegas... Now I can depart this planet satisfied.
Andy Davis of STACKRIDGE & THE KORGIS playing keyboards ( on the left ).
boptobe42 1 month ago
Saw these guys in LA last September, they are still amazing and got the audience rocking..........
tNJippoes 1 month ago in playlist neeeeeeeeeeeeeew
Its staggering, how many fuckin truly amazing songs have this band got?? There a hidden treasure!!
katoness 3 months ago
@katoness Sure are....
TheTwilightalehouse 3 months ago
The comment I made was very tongue in cheek it is just my dry Glaswegian sence of humourer no offence was meant. Linda //**\\
mrshoudini1 4 months ago
yes Kanye brought me here good song
pagaallday79 4 months ago
they both look so lovely...angelic and out-of-this world! Visual delight :)
VarshaT1 6 months ago in playlist Tears for Fears Concerts and Live Performances
He looks so sad! On the photograph, I mean...
Rolandinthesky 6 months ago
He looks so sad!
Rolandinthesky 6 months ago
Timeless and priceless.. I just had a thought. Do you know who could cover this? Yeasayer!
purposefuldestiny 6 months ago
Absolute quality, this band were one of the best of the 80's, brilliant lyrics, tunes and delivery.
kophead81 7 months ago
Roland and crew Kanye West has stolen this song and called it Coldest Winter|||||||
I would sue for breach of copyright you cant beat the original //**\\
mrshoudini1 8 months ago in playlist Tears for Fears Concerts and Live Performances
@mrshoudini1 I think Roland and Curt have better things to do than to bring frivilous lawsuits against someone who would have to bathe to be a slob.
CelesteK 4 months ago
@CelesteK - Plus if they've used a sample, they'll have to pay royalties to Ro and Curt.
I've not heard this other song as yet.
It's got to be like free money when someone uses a sample from one of your tunes really.
Providing they haven't made it sound shit of course, in that case you would refuse to let them use the sample.
jezzyby47 4 months ago
@jezzyby47 Oh no doubt Roland and Curt must be paid for samples just like they would have to be paid if someone covered this song.
I just wish there was no such thing as covers and sampling because trust me Kanye took this song, which is pretty all on it's own, and completely ruined it.
jezzyby47 look up Kanye West Coldest Winter.
CelesteK 4 months ago
@CelesteK - Whoa, just heard it, now that IS pants.
Let's hope it has a twofold purpose.
1. Make Ro and Curt a lot of money whilst
2. Ending Kanye West's career.
It must be really hard to take a sample like that and make such a crap track from it.
That is a skill all on it's own!!!
jezzyby47 4 months ago
@jezzyby47 I know. When I first heard it I was like WTF? That sounds like he sampled Memories Fade, which BTW is one of my favourite T4F songs, and he put it through a cement mixer. :P It was horrible. I hope they go after him for everything that he's got.
CelesteK 4 months ago
Curiously Roland and Curt are wearing the same style tye dyed shirts. :) Only Curt's shirt has no sleeves on it. LOL!!!
CelesteK 9 months ago
oooohhhhh Roland! xoxoxoxox
kosherpickle 9 months ago
roland gots an afro
gamingg0d6493 1 year ago
hahaha, i love tears for fears, but i just cant see the sexyness in these guys, i dont care if it was the 80's, i just cant see it! its like saying tom petty hot, the guys ugly as sh*t but i still like the music and maybe they got charisma, but theres no way these guys could compete with Madonnas and Axl Rose sexyness.
rubyscorner 1 year ago
@rubyscorner Well I think what's always really striking about them, especially here, is how young they seem, contrasted with the angst they're so brilliantly able to express. Someone that young shouldn't have to know such pain and yet it happens all the time.
NeverDoubt1 1 year ago
@NeverDoubt1 thanks for making it a bit clearer, good answer! =)
rubyscorner 1 year ago
@rubyscorner Have you never seen Curt Smith's face? Haha :)
I think it's just a different kind of appeal, distinctly british and in this era especially, rather cheeky-chappie underneath the angsty lyrics.
Just because you'll (probably) never see Roland Orzabal in a pink leotard writhing, flexing and clenching his buttocks in front of a gym mirror, Everybody Wants to Rule the World wailing from the boombox, does not mean that TFF is void of that kind of appeal.
michaelgadsby 1 year ago
i saw him singing this song live 3 and a half months ago
depplamb 1 year ago
I love his eyebrow-work. It makes him look CUTEE!!!!!!
QueenCrazy46 1 year ago
The Hurting is a all time 5***** album!
SauDrummer 1 year ago
There`s only need
I love your need
so much I`m losing me (...) with hungry you. I`llbe youe toy,just hoping u will play.
Used to be my ex-boyfriend`s favourite song. R:I:P:
Marcella307 1 year ago 2
Thank you very much for this video. I can't help but fall in love with it again.
webwezal 2 years ago
Maybe my all time favorite TFF song, Roland is just fantastic here , what a great performance ...
omegagr 2 years ago
has cambiado mucho roland
phurized 2 years ago
Listening to The Hurting now. This song always makes me very emotional. The lyrics to this track is the soundtrack to my life. To intensley beautiful
nouveauxdecadence 2 years ago
Such rich voices....so much depth in them
MarkBade 2 years ago 4
No comment! GENIUS!
Thank you Roland!
Andrisbad 2 years ago 3
I'm lucky to get to know this band out of my era while I live in Asia,owe the globalization for it and feel wonderful to love their music.
vivian3811 2 years ago
I always had this dream where I sit down with him for a chat and go through the hundred questions I had for him. Then when there was an opportunity (well, not for a hundred questions, maybe two or three), they vanish into thin air. So it was all about small jokes and that was it. Did you see the smile on my face embracing the best musician in the world? The footage I posted on my channel is far from good but can offer a little taste of what it is to be almost touching the stage.
Butterflyneverlands 2 years ago
the video is so fine. I know the words so some little breaks don't bother me. The video is excellent. What a pretty fellow he was. And still is!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kittiebaby4 2 years ago
Kittiebaby, Roland is so enigmatic and magnetic; his beauty is beyond age. I barely looked into his eyes because I would faint right there if I did it for more than a second. Cound't talk much either, the words wouldn't come out. My heart almost came out of my mouth but I had to play it cool. I almost spilled my drink on the cd covers I had for him to sign and he rescued them from me. Then the pen didn't work so he goes for another one while I thought, "he is going to give up on me any second."
Butterflyneverlands 2 years ago 13
I am just happy for you. Did you tell Roland that your You Tube user name was named after a line from one of his songs?
ajittffcure 2 years ago
ajittffcure, I think I never answered your question. I am still floating. Anyway, no I didn't. I drew a total blank.
Butterflyneverlands 2 years ago
Never fear.You did well. I can't even imagine meeting him! I think I would die on the spot. And to think some people have seen him,and met him over and over. I don't know if I would be up to the task,but would hope he would have mercy on me and wouldn't say "shove her aside,she can't speak" haha
kittiebaby4 2 years ago
@kittiebaby4 - I hope one you get to meet Roland. Just be yourself. You will be all right.
ajittffcure 1 year ago
@Butterflyneverlands
I'm so jealous I can't even.. I'm jealous. LoL
GIfish7 6 months ago
This is very good. Thank you. I've been watching this very one vid and watching the others posted from the 2009 concerts and having a blast. Since after the meet and greet back stage I've been often closing my eyes to relive what I experienced in Las Vegas... Now I can depart this planet satisfied.
Butterflyneverlands 2 years ago
Lucky you!
kittiebaby4 2 years ago
Glad you like em Vior4ever. We must share similar tastes in music.
jezzyby47 2 years ago
Jezzy, you are one master poster. Thanks for all the great videos you have been sharing<3
vior4ever 2 years ago