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Encore: Tear for Fears - "Mad World"

Encore: Tear for Fears - "Mad World"

Update: 2024-09-03
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In this special encore episode of Roland Orsable from Tear for Fears tells the story behind his unexpected breakout hit Mad World from the duo's 1983 debut album, The Hurting.

In this special encore episode of The Story Behind the Song,, Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears tells the story behind his unexpected breakout hit, "Mad World," from the duo's 1983 debut album The Hurting.

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Encore: Tear for Fears - "Mad World"

Encore: Tear for Fears - "Mad World"

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