Tears for Fears Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Tears for Fears is a British duo that released numerous hit songs in the 1980s.

Their album “Shout” became a massive hit, selling nearly 10 million copies worldwide.

Here is a ranking of some of their most popular songs.

Mad World by Tears For Fears Original HQ 1983

For Tears for Fears, this song was their first big hit, but in fact the lyrics are somewhat on the depressive side.

In contrast, the melody isn’t all that gloomy; it feels like a tune that soothes the soul.

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