Classic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair

Classic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair

2020 · 59 min · ★ 7.5 · Music, Documentary, TV Movie

A documentary that explores the creation of the seminal, second album by Tears for Fears. Songs from the Big Chair took the gothic synth-pop foundations of the band and combined them with arena-ready anthems, leading to critical acclaim and three international hit singles, Mothers Talk, Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World.

Directed by George Scott

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