Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Songs from the Big Chair!

To all my fellow Tears for Fears fans…

This memorable album was released on February 25, 1985.

This is the cover art for the album "Songs from the Big Chair" by Tears for Fears.

The album peaked at number two in the UK and at number one in the U.S., becoming a multi-platinum seller and the band's most successful studio album to date. The singles "Shout" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" both topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 5 of the UK Singles Chart, while "Head over Heels", "Mothers Talk" and a live version of "I Believe" were also successful internationally. Receiving positive critical reviews upon release, “Songs from the Big Chair” has accrued lasting praise and has been named one of the 1980s' best albums and was included in the book “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die”.

Source: Wikipedia.org

“Some of my fondest childhood memories were of attending dozens of professional indoor soccer games with my family and friends. …Music, especially that of Genesis, Yes, and other artists that defined the “Big 80s”, created the soundtrack for these times.”

- Woodard, Anthony. “Lost and found… (Repost)”. Feb. 9, 2023