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1. www.songwritingmagazine.co.uk › songs › how-i-wroteHow I wrote ‘Mad World’ by Tears For Fears’ Roland Orzabal

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   Feb 25, 2022 · Artist: Tears For Fears. Label: Phonogram/Mercury. Songwriter: Roland Orzabal. Producers: Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum. UK chart position: 3. US chart position: –. “Curt and I had been in a band, a five-piece, sort of mod powerpop act called Graduate, and I was also the principal songwriter for that. All the songs were written on guitar and it ...

2. consequence.net › 2021 › 10Tears for Fears' "Mad World": The Story Behind the Song Podcast

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   Oct 18, 2021 · The LP’s haunting breakthrough hit, “Mad World,” was originally intended to just be a B-Side to lead single “Pale Shelter.” It was the band’s A&R exec David Bates who pushed for its release as a single, and the rest is history.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mad_WorldMad World - Wikipedia

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   Mad World. " Mad World " is a 1982 song by British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and sung by bassist Curt Smith, it was the band's third single release and first chart hit, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982. Both "Mad World" and its B-side, "Ideas as Opiates", appeared on the band's debut LP The ...

5. americansongwriter.com › behind-the-often-imitatedBehind the Often Imitated Tears for Fears Song "Mad World"

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   Jul 18, 2023 · The Hurting. “Mad World” was released by Tears for Fears on the band’s 1983 album, The Hurting. And though it was written by Orzabal, it was sung by the band’s bassist Curt Smith, who gave ...

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   What happened to Mad World LP?

   • The LP’s haunting breakthrough hit, “Mad World,” was originally intended to just be a B-Side to lead single “Pale Shelter.” It was the band’s A&R exec David Bates who pushed for its release as a single, and the rest is history. The song took on a life of its own and still widely influences artists and delights new generations.

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   Was 'Mad World' a hit?

   • We had no idea that it would become a hit. Nor did the record company.” The single hit No. 3 on the U.K. Singles Chart and became Tears for Fears’ first hit. Like other emotive songs, “Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen) and “Jolene” (Dolly Parton), “Mad World” is one of the most popular songs to cover.

   Behind the Often Imitated Tears for Fears Song “Mad World”

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   When did Tears for Fears release 'Mad World'?

   • " Mad World " is a 1982 song by British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and sung by bassist Curt Smith, it was the band's third single release and first chart hit, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982. Both "Mad World" and its B-side, "Ideas as Opiates", appeared on the band's debut LP The Hurting (1983).

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   Did Mad World have a B-side?

   • Both "Mad World" and its B-side, "Ideas as Opiates", appeared on the band's debut LP The Hurting (1983). This single was also the band's first international success, reaching the Top 40 in several countries in 1982–83.

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7. interestingliterature.com › 2023 › 07The Curious Meaning of ‘Mad World’ by Tears for Fears

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   Tears for Fears’ debut album, The Hurting, was released in 1983. Many of the songs on the album were influenced by Janovian psychology, and one of the most prominent themes of The Hurting is childhood trauma and suffering: ‘hurting’, in other words. The 1982 single ‘Mad World’, the most famous song from that album, reflects this theme.

8. www.clashmusic.com › features › when-people-run-inWhen People Run In Circles: Gary Jules And ‘Mad World’

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   20 years ago, Gary Jules and close friend Michael Andrews, supplied us with the definitive Christmas sad-banger. Their take on Tear For Fears essential art-pop classic ‘Mad World’ inverted the dense arrangement of the original, favouring feather-soft notes of piano, and an intimate vocal that pulled you into the studio alongside them.

9. repeatreplay.com › what-is-the-song-mad-world-aboutWhat Is The Song Mad World About | Repeat Replay

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   Feb 16, 2024 · “Mad World” can be interpreted as a commentary on the dehumanizing aspects of modern society. The song touches upon themes of isolation, materialism, and the pressure to conform, resonating with individuals who feel trapped in a world that prioritizes superficiality over genuine human connection.