single · March 1, 1985
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
UME - Global Clearing HouseSee this day
synth-popnew wave
The iconic title track from Tears for Fears' second album, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" became a global smash and a defining anthem of the mid-80s.
- The single reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
- It was produced by Chris Hughes and Ross Collaphot and recorded at the Wool Hall in Bath.
- The song won the Brit Award for Best British Single in 1986.
Tears for Fears is a British band known for their synth-pop and new wave sound. They achieved significant international success in the 1980s.
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