TEARS FOR FEARS - Woman in Chains | FIRST TIME COUPLE REACTION (BMC Request)

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  • See how Nick (🇩🇪) and Lex (🇺🇸/🇲🇽) listen to this song by a band they were vaguely familiar with. They remember having heard Head over Heels and a few others, but never got around to this one. Thank you for this request!!
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  • @murrayspiffy2815
    @murrayspiffy2815 Рік тому +57

    The beautiful song was secondary to what we were watching. When Lex leaned into Nick and emoted that she knew what he was feeling inside - and conveyed that feeling through a loving touch - The connection of two spirits in love - is the world's most beautiful thing. I would die - and go directly to heaven - if a woman looked at me that way.

    • @NicknLex
      @NicknLex  Рік тому +5

      That is so sweet of you to notice! 💗 I truly hope you find this one day - never too late!

    • @petsenatureza
      @petsenatureza Рік тому +4

      This song was written by the vocalist and tells the true story of his mother's life! Wonderful Music!

    • @UTU49
      @UTU49 8 місяців тому

      @@petsenatureza
      It sure feels like a song written about someone that the writer loves.

    • @glenndespres5317
      @glenndespres5317 7 місяців тому

      It is a favorite part of any NicknLex video.

    • @lkchvz
      @lkchvz 4 місяці тому

      Guys!!! React to TFFs new song "The Girl that I call home" ....it's a Masterpiece 🥹🤩🤩🤩

  • @Dan-zb1ks
    @Dan-zb1ks Рік тому +89

    I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that
    Tears for Fears is the most underrated band in music history.

    • @blaze1148
      @blaze1148 9 місяців тому +4

      They are not underrated lol - certainly not in the UK.

    • @TooSkinnyKenny
      @TooSkinnyKenny 8 місяців тому

      I think Tears could do some stunning work with Paul McCartney.

    • @UTU49
      @UTU49 8 місяців тому +3

      @@blaze1148
      I'm in Canada. I feel that TFF is underrated here. I only hear them mostly because of one friend who was a fan, and when I seek them out. I don't feel like I see or hear references to them as often as they deserve.

    • @nickavenoso7851
      @nickavenoso7851 4 місяці тому

      @@UTU49I’m in the US and I doubt most people would know TFF past their hits.

    • @AquaShibby3000
      @AquaShibby3000 Місяць тому

      @@blaze1148 Well, as a massive fan of TFF, Squeeze and XTC, living in the states, I sure wish that was the case here

  • @ChipMatthews
    @ChipMatthews 3 роки тому +239

    Tears For Fears was never a typical 80's pop band. The quality of their arrangements, production, and experimentation was always leagues above their peers. This song is a timeless classic along with tracks like I Believe, The Working Hour, Bad Man's Song, and Sketches of Pain. So much more than just pop.

    • @RandomJane104
      @RandomJane104 3 роки тому +11

      Sketches of Pain is phenomenal. Beautiful.

    • @joevald32
      @joevald32 3 роки тому +6

      The best comment. Agree

    • @lizmarch4000
      @lizmarch4000 3 роки тому +7

      "..leagues above their peers". agree with you Chip

    • @hannahdobbs226
      @hannahdobbs226 3 роки тому +7

      You're so right! I'm not particularly a fan of the 1980's (prefer the 60's) but Tears For Fears would have made it in any decade. Like you said it's the production that I think sets them apart, every note, instrument, vocal is exactly what each song needs, no more no less.

    • @jonasbarbery7193
      @jonasbarbery7193 2 роки тому +6

      I've always put them on par with technical groups like steely Dan or yes.

  • @Dave-un7fh
    @Dave-un7fh Рік тому +20

    It's Roland Orzabal, people! Get with the program!

  • @pauljenkins2501
    @pauljenkins2501 3 роки тому +34

    I'm a 64 year old male. Normally pretty level-headed. But as soon as Oleta Adams starts singing on this track, it makes me cry. I don't know why, it just pierces me to the soul.....

    • @mottahead6464
      @mottahead6464 6 місяців тому +2

      Same here. Tears just roll down my face.

    • @olivervandebeer7492
      @olivervandebeer7492 2 місяці тому

      Me, too. Her voice can cut down to levels we don't really go to. Sometimes, it's scary. The experience is Mystical or that's state is only inside..Thx Cheers

  • @Bricameron
    @Bricameron Рік тому +14

    As an older gentleman now I love watching these first reactions videos from a much younger generation.

    • @UTU49
      @UTU49 4 місяці тому +3

      @@Bricameron
      Yeah, it's really nice to see stuff from the 80s and 90s getting a positive reception from people under 30.

  • @jamesadkisson7510
    @jamesadkisson7510 3 роки тому +143

    In 1985, Adams was discovered by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, founders of the English band Tears for Fears, while she was performing in a hotel bar in Kansas City, Missouri, while they were on a US tour. Two years later, they contacted her to invite her to join their band as a singer and pianist on their next album, The Seeds of Love.
    In 1989, the album was released and the single "Woman in Chains", sung as a duet by Adams and Orzabal and with Phil Collins on drums, became her first hit. Adams embarked on a world tour with Tears For Fears in 1990, performing by herself as the supporting artist at the start of each show, and remaining onstage throughout the Tears For Fears set where she would provide piano and vocals.

    • @michaelmontalvo5757
      @michaelmontalvo5757 3 роки тому +11

      James, what a great backstory! Thank you for sharing!

    • @danielolson5378
      @danielolson5378 3 роки тому +10

      Love me some Oleta Adams

    • @DocRock71
      @DocRock71 3 роки тому +10

      I was blessed to have seen them the first time on this tour in St Louis in 1990 (2nd was Elemental Tour). Seeds Of Love Tour was 100% in my Top 10 best concerts of my life, and Ive been to over 150 shows over the years! Oleta Adams was just a gem! I'm so lucky I got to see that tour with her doing all those new songs... Year Of The Knife, Badman's Song, Working Hour, and Oleta did one, Ive Got To Sing My Song. One of the greatest live performances of my life.

    • @jamesadkisson7510
      @jamesadkisson7510 3 роки тому +3

      @@DocRock71 I saw that tour as well.

    • @momax2047
      @momax2047 2 роки тому +3

      I love hearing stuff like this. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Frosty-cz4vr
    @Frosty-cz4vr Місяць тому +3

    Roland Orzabal is a genious song writer and the way he taps into his soul to shape the music makes me weep.

  • @digitalgr8ness
    @digitalgr8ness 3 роки тому +86

    Here's a bit of trivia.... Phil Collins played the drums on this recording . "The Seeds Of Love" album is a masterpiece. One of the best albums ever produced. This song is phenomenal. Awesome band!! Great reaction guys!

    • @MrsJAPet
      @MrsJAPet 2 роки тому +1

      For real? That makes it extra special.

    • @SPAZZOID100
      @SPAZZOID100 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrsJAPet Yes...easy to hear that it's him.

    • @MrsJAPet
      @MrsJAPet 2 роки тому

      @@SPAZZOID100 yes I should have thought about it sooner though or at least checked it.

    • @Michael-xj6qt
      @Michael-xj6qt 2 роки тому

      Absolutely

    • @AlanGurling
      @AlanGurling 2 роки тому +1

      I was today years old when I learned this. Thank you.

  • @philipwilkinson988
    @philipwilkinson988 4 місяці тому +8

    Absolute masterpiece,one of the greatest songs ever written

  • @thomasmowslawns8138
    @thomasmowslawns8138 Рік тому +19

    This song is a MASTER CLASS in sound engineering.

    • @j.k.1963
      @j.k.1963 2 місяці тому +2

      All the love they put in this production! So well balanced and yet fresh and honest. The authenticity of it I love so much.

  • @JB-tv2wp
    @JB-tv2wp Рік тому +6

    Thank you for not stopping the song to comment

  • @ericsaulnier120
    @ericsaulnier120 11 місяців тому +12

    TFF is a masterpiece group, i have no words to explain...I listen them since my 10 (I'm 51)

  • @jeffcobb2734
    @jeffcobb2734 Рік тому +7

    When it kicks in with "So free her" at the bridge, the song goes from excellent to EPIC level. Just beautiful melding of music and lyrics.

  • @crissieangel9349
    @crissieangel9349 2 місяці тому +2

    This has to be one of the most beautifully produced songs ever... the arrangement and harmonies are simply spell binding.

  • @realbser1956
    @realbser1956 3 роки тому +107

    Oleta Adams is a treasure. This entire album is an underrated classic. Thank you for reacting to this beautiful sung song. Badman’s Song, Badman’s Song, Badman’s Song, Badman’s Song.....PLEASE. 🔥

    • @prestonwardle7009
      @prestonwardle7009 3 роки тому +4

      Hooray another bad man song fan when I discovered this track on this album I couldn’t stop playing it can’t wait to see the reaction on this one.

    • @leeloodallas3447
      @leeloodallas3447 3 роки тому

      Yes,she gives me goosebumps

    • @chriscraftguy
      @chriscraftguy 3 роки тому +4

      This album, in my opinion, is one of the finest albums ever recorded. It's one of those "if you were stranded on an island and could only take 10 albums with you ",this would be one of the first three I would grab.

    • @martynpayne490
      @martynpayne490 2 роки тому +4

      I agree badman song absolutely stunning.

    • @user-cs4fg1rm5k
      @user-cs4fg1rm5k 2 роки тому

      Live...

  • @nix4pool
    @nix4pool Рік тому +3

    Genius just getting Oleta to sing on this, perfect, classic track from this brilliant band, love them.

  • @Ontariosound
    @Ontariosound 3 роки тому +64

    Great reaction ! The quality overwhelmed you. In audio engineering school our Recording Engineer instructor took us into the
    control room of a great studio in Toronto. He BLASTED this song through the SSL console and SOTA CF750 speakers.
    He said "This is the pinnacle of popular music recording and mixing. Take note !"

    • @GT-mq1dx
      @GT-mq1dx 3 роки тому +3

      Awesome

    • @MrBfg586
      @MrBfg586 3 роки тому

      I always found the album to be slightly over produced

    • @sidstewart7399
      @sidstewart7399 3 роки тому +3

      @@MrBfg586 you may be right...I've mixed feelings on that. What it is though is unbelievably mixed.

    • @kguerr197
      @kguerr197 2 роки тому +2

      @@MrBfg586 It was the 80's. A lot of songs in that era sounded over-produced. But this song in particular was understated and mellow for an 80's track. Something of an intro into the 90's where pop/rock music was more stripped down and basic. Too bad this song didn't chart as well as Seeds Of Love. Otherwise, more people would have noticed this shift in TFF's sound.

    • @RumourdProd
      @RumourdProd 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrBfg586 There's always one...

  • @thoughtfulprofessor4198
    @thoughtfulprofessor4198 Рік тому +8

    This opened the whole album The Seeds of Love. Lyrically rich, emotionally absorbing and utterly gorgeous.

  • @PowderedToastMan420
    @PowderedToastMan420 3 роки тому +69

    TFF are one of the best things that came out of the 80's.

  • @chrishatton2642
    @chrishatton2642 Рік тому +3

    Just rediscovered this masterpiece. Back when it first came out, I had noticed the way the drum part was played sounded familiar, especially at the end with the offset snare hit. It was none other than Phil Collins.

  • @tallykev6608
    @tallykev6608 3 роки тому +61

    Tears for Fears... such a talented band and great song writers. This is the kind of music you'll have on your playlist for the rest of your lives. well, me anyway. Nice reaction.

  • @michelarnet8535
    @michelarnet8535 6 місяців тому +6

    This song is a dream, a masterpiece. The voices are exceptional 🙌

  • @michaelkeller6223
    @michaelkeller6223 3 роки тому +51

    Pop artists with Prog hearts. Love these guys

  • @giorgicarnero
    @giorgicarnero 3 роки тому +62

    Hi, Nick and Lex, here´s some interesting data about this song. The drummer for the first half of the song is Manú Katche, and from 3:32 on is Phil Collins (7:14 on your video). You can tell the difference.

    • @michaelbriefs9764
      @michaelbriefs9764 3 роки тому +7

      Gonzalo, I didn't know Manu played on this song as well! Cool! I love him on "Bad Man's Song"!

    • @leeloodallas3447
      @leeloodallas3447 3 роки тому +2

      Interesting😊👍🏼

    • @pacmanlp8876
      @pacmanlp8876 3 роки тому +2

      Wow didnt know many was on it too,now I understand where those hihat trick came from!

    • @josebonifacio8366
      @josebonifacio8366 3 роки тому +2

      THANKS FOR THE INFO GONZALO!!! FROM THE PHILIPPINES!!!

    • @garryreiddoonvalleytroutfi218
      @garryreiddoonvalleytroutfi218 3 роки тому +4

      Phil quotes that tears were looking for a drum fill like in the air tonight , but Phil says it was impossible to 're create or even come close to in the air tonight

  • @joanfisher1079
    @joanfisher1079 3 роки тому +45

    Oleta Adams sings the female vocals and is amazing. Oleta toured with Tears for Fears, played keys and added amazing Vocals and backing vocals on this track and on this tour. Tears for Fears has Gems that weren't singles for radio and this is definitely a stand out and this tour with Oleta was incredible.

    • @cush6827
      @cush6827 3 роки тому +3

      Oleta is still incredible. She is still touring.

  • @luked3920
    @luked3920 2 роки тому +10

    Fun fact, singer Oleta Adams was discovered by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith while they were on tour and in Kansas City. She was performing at the Hyatt Hotel in the bar. She stopped performing shortly after that, but 2 years later they called her to join them as a singer and pianist. Go figure. The rest is history :) Beautiful voice. Tears for Fears is pretty good too. Good reaction!

  • @anenglishlife7210
    @anenglishlife7210 3 роки тому +5

    Yeah, what just happened?? I was with you all the way.. very emotional.. it was spiritual. So incredibly beautiful wasn’t it? I feel so lucky that I was around when it came out. Seeds of love will be an album I get again on vinyl very soon.
    It’s so good to see you guys react in this way.

  • @nicholaspowell7949
    @nicholaspowell7949 3 роки тому +44

    Hi, this is not a cover this is just another high quality song from a fantastic english band.

  • @nedrini1387
    @nedrini1387 3 роки тому +45

    Holy crap! How did I not ever hear this song? I thought I had that CD but wow. What a song! I’m speechless

  • @gerardoarce8187
    @gerardoarce8187 Рік тому +11

    Woman in chains is Modern Art. To me the best song ever. Has it all, incredible chords, arrangements, voices and so beautiful, meaningful lyrics.

  • @jjlwis
    @jjlwis 7 місяців тому +3

    I'm just really glad that you guys didn't interrupt the song. I grew up listening to '80s music and I don't know you. would always appreciate the song when you listen to it completely and I'm really glad that younger generations like you guys just take it all in and listen and then make your remarks. but I'm also glad that you guys appreciate it too because I'm in my forties now and this song still has the same emotional impact as it did when I listen to it when I was a little kid. thank you guys. there's still hope for the young generation

  • @theplanetruth
    @theplanetruth 3 роки тому +56

    TFF’s album “ELEMENTAL” IS A PHENOM.

    • @philipchambers4165
      @philipchambers4165 3 роки тому +4

      I agree it's a fantastic album but not really TFF - just Roland Orzabal. Though most of what TFF did was really Roland supported by Curt!

    • @dannycasson1551
      @dannycasson1551 3 роки тому +1

      Wasn’t that a solo effort by Orzabal?

    • @floridabelle
      @floridabelle 3 роки тому +1

      My absolute favorite!!

    • @TheAsphyx666
      @TheAsphyx666 3 роки тому

      Dude, I couldn't agree more.

    • @ztazon
      @ztazon 3 роки тому

      I scrolled down just to comment this, @NicknLex if you digged these atmospheres, you surely should check Elemental.
      Great job! Love your public reactions journey, through the soundtrack of my own life

  • @mikenash4216
    @mikenash4216 Рік тому +9

    If you want to appreciate this song on an even higher plane, take the opportunity to listen to it on an expensive music system with top grade speakers - then turn up the volume. As my favourite TFF song I have heard it loads of times, but when I listened to it like this...man! It brought tears to my eyes!
    I was with you guys every second! So glad you appreciated it.

  • @objetivoganar
    @objetivoganar Місяць тому +1

    I still remember the first time I listen this song WOW

  • @tastop07
    @tastop07 2 місяці тому +1

    I am glad that younger people like you discover the magic of the 80’s music the decade that it was really fun and full of experiences growing up as a teenager!
    GenX rocks!

  • @ECantona7
    @ECantona7 3 місяці тому +4

    I remember when I first heard this song and it went straight into my top 10 of all time. After listening to it more and processing it further, it turned into my favorite song. I almost feel like everyone after this song should’ve just given up as music had peaked.
    Love your reaction too, btw. I’ll be honest in that I normally find some of these reaction vids a bit cringe, but you two gave me the feels. ❤

  • @RebeccaLeon-g6h
    @RebeccaLeon-g6h 18 днів тому +1

    This song is absolutely beautiful. The intertwining of Roland and Oletas voice was epic

  • @oscarexcan
    @oscarexcan 2 роки тому +17

    The thing with this song is that, for me, it’s one of the most perfect song from a technicality musical point of view, elegant, complex because of the layers, with a strong and charming structure, with an amazing job at the vocal harmonies, a deep and strong but attractive and charming intro, I mean, technically SO GOOD; of course the eternal favorites from Tears for Fears, their two greatest commercial success are Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World, ¡but THIS ONE is their PERFECT song!

    • @fernsehdesign
      @fernsehdesign Рік тому +1

      exactly. It holds up 33 years later.

  • @kendudley3553
    @kendudley3553 4 місяці тому +2

    Dear Friends, Nick and Lex, today is the second year anniversary of my heart attack and triple bypass surgery - Sept 17th. I decided to celebrate by appreciating all of the beauty of life. Your video reaction of Tears For Fears Woman In Chains is a most wonderful example of beauty. I feel like Nick is my friend because of our mutual enjoyment and love of Steely Dan.
    But here, with Woman In Chains and Nick's reaction (three separate times knocking his forehead, asking "How could this get any better") I feel, then, that he and I are kindred spirits. There is something special in what you both present in your reaction videos. You make me, as an individual, feel like I am part of your experience.
    Please forgive me for commenting three separate times to the same video. :)
    Thank You!
    Ken

  • @grahamsmith1852
    @grahamsmith1852 Рік тому +3

    In my view, these are one of the best bands to ever come out of the UK massively underrated the production value the lyric content and the quality this band produced throughout their albums hence has just been at the highest level. I’ve followed in support of these ever since mad world.

  • @tonyanderton3521
    @tonyanderton3521 3 роки тому +43

    If you want another stunning TFF song that is less well-know than Shout, Head over Heels, etc, I would highly recommend THE WORKING HOUR. It's a psychotherapy session in 6'30" revealing their traumatic childhoods and their sessions in primal scream therapy. It's off their second album Songs From the Big Chair.

    • @murdockreviews
      @murdockreviews 3 роки тому +1

      That's a great tune!

    • @tonyanderton3521
      @tonyanderton3521 3 роки тому

      @@murdockreviews It certainly is, Murdock. Thanks.

    • @murdockreviews
      @murdockreviews 3 роки тому +1

      @@tonyanderton3521 year of the knife is another great one.

  • @nicholaslight1592
    @nicholaslight1592 3 роки тому +3

    I went to school with these guys in Bath, remember them in their first band Graduate, took no notice as the music they played, did not interest me then they formed Tears for Fears, .... and I listened, and loved their music, and have done ever since, an amazing song from a truly fabulous album !l

  • @jtaitslick
    @jtaitslick 2 роки тому +2

    My college roommate had a big kickin' stereo back in 1990 and he introduced me to this. I just layed by his speaker and listened to this with my eyes closed. When it ended, I remember saying "play it again!" and I proceded to listen to it over and over while he did his homework on his computer.

  • @clannad99germany70
    @clannad99germany70 2 роки тому +3

    And the drummer, beside Oletta Adams, was: surprise: Phil Collins !!! Such a wonderful song !!! One of the best of Tears for Fears, awesome !

  • @patriciarp9686
    @patriciarp9686 3 роки тому +10

    This song moves me at all times. My tears are for emotion. Roland's voice.

  • @petsenatureza
    @petsenatureza Рік тому +5

    This song was written by the vocalist and tells the true story of his mother's life! Wonderful Music!

  • @Elvatrenni_413
    @Elvatrenni_413 3 роки тому +24

    Tears for Fears one of the best pop alternative groups. All songs they released were very listenable .... their voices...

  • @SPAZZOID100
    @SPAZZOID100 2 роки тому +3

    Phil Collins on drums.....And one of the most beautiful and gut wrenching songs ever recorded.

  • @atkinson2964
    @atkinson2964 3 роки тому +15

    "the working hour" is a must, one of the songs you haven't heard from them.

  • @kendudley3553
    @kendudley3553 3 роки тому +11

    The sonics of this song are unreal...headphones are absolutely necessary. Thanks for a wonderful reaction.
    Woman In Chains is one of the most beautifully produced songs made. And the message it sends out is incredible.
    Falling Down would be a good place to go next for Tears For Fears

  • @michaelbriefs9764
    @michaelbriefs9764 3 роки тому +61

    Roland can sing deep but he's mainly a tenor. But he can also go high! He has incredible range!

    • @michelarnet8535
      @michelarnet8535 6 місяців тому +3

      Not sure he's a tenor, maybe a baritone because he feels very good in the lower parts. But you're right about the range!

    • @michelarnet8535
      @michelarnet8535 6 місяців тому

      As a tenor he would sing the female part, like this guy:
      ua-cam.com/video/WLiWi63Gu84/v-deo.htmlsi=6pQTlcMpMYI7oNCe

  • @rickgarms7656
    @rickgarms7656 3 роки тому +23

    I think I trained my ears at an early age with the "British Invasion" sound (Beatles, Stones, The Who, etc) and then was subsequently attracted to later British bands and their releases. Tears For Fears, Howard Jones, Joy Division then New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, The Smiths, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Roxy Music, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Duran Duran, Wham, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Happy Mondays, etc, etc I am not saying there weren't great American Bands of the same era, but I leaned toward that particular "British" sound out of my love for the early "Invasion" sound. Love you music travels Guys! Enjoy! PS another wonderful recommendation would be "Don't Give Up" Peter Gabriel with Kate Bush...yummy beautiful sound.

    • @soultraveller5027
      @soultraveller5027 2 роки тому +1

      For the pedantic Muppets amongst us Yes ""Tears for Fears"" are a English band that came from the city of Bath Somerset formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith however they are also British citizens since collectively the UK is a Union of three main countries England Wales Scotland and additional northern Ireland thus if you have passport supprize supprize it's called A "British passport"" with ower Queen as head of state HRM Queen Elizabeth which again technically and funnily enouph make them British hope this helped lol 😜 🤣🇬🇧

    • @howardjones7370
      @howardjones7370 2 роки тому +1

      @Allan : They’re from Bath, which is in the South West of England, England being a part of the United Kingdom, or Great Britain, which would make them both English and British, they’re great Britons, and excellent Englishmen

    • @howardjones7370
      @howardjones7370 2 роки тому +1

      @Allan No, Roland Orzabal was born in Portsmouth England, and Curt Smith in Bath England

  • @RonaldCanfield-m2r
    @RonaldCanfield-m2r Рік тому +2

    I first heard this song about 8 months ago and, admittedly, I had about the same reaction as Nick... totally blown away... an absolute masterpiece in my opinion. Somewhat ironically, I was in the middle of writing a screenplay at the time and I realized this is the perfect song for the FADE OUT and ROLL CREDITS, so I added it to the script, which subsequently became an award winner (not yet picked up by a producer, but there is always hope, right?). Anyway, just wanted to say that I loved your reaction (both Nick & Lex)... keep up the great work!

  • @DG-rs2ts
    @DG-rs2ts 3 роки тому +9

    "Advice for the Young at Heart" from this album is another beautiful song + video that didn't get much attention back then.

  • @andersa3448
    @andersa3448 3 роки тому +1

    This song gives me goosebumps.

  • @robertwalker1803
    @robertwalker1803 6 місяців тому +2

    The music video explains a lot of this song….beautiful voices and music.You two have great hearts it is obvious.

  • @floridabelle
    @floridabelle 3 роки тому +43

    Pale Shelter is also a great one by Tears for Fears.

  • @royb2251
    @royb2251 2 роки тому +1

    This song is a masterpiece

  • @jessamaevales9870
    @jessamaevales9870 Рік тому +2

    I sung also this song with my friends in our small neighborhood in the Philippines, as one of my fav of all time...

  • @Braver9
    @Braver9 3 роки тому +5

    i love this reaction because you felt the whole damn thing

  • @davidlloyd7454
    @davidlloyd7454 3 роки тому +1

    One of all time favourites!

  • @ChrisEchoes
    @ChrisEchoes 3 роки тому +17

    What just happened? You just heard one of the best albums of the 80s.
    Interesting story about Oletta Adams: the band was touring their second album (Songs From The Big Chair) and they felt stuck to all the machines they used on stage, all the keyboards and sequencers and drum machines. One depressing night they stumbled into their hotel after the show and found this lady playing piano and singing songs for a living in the bar of the hotel and were amazed by her. After the tour they started working on this particular album and were getting nowhere and felt they were stuck in a rut and wanted to come up with a sound that was more organic. And then they remembered her and the way she made them feel and eventually tracked her down and invited her to become involved in the making of the album. Eventually she ended up playing on at least three songs and singing on the this song and the song Bad Man's Song and also came with them on tour. Then TFF had the genius idea of starting every show with Oleta singing the song I Believe (from their second album) after which the whole band would come on stage.

    • @brewswillis9783
      @brewswillis9783 3 роки тому +3

      Love Oleta! Rhythm of Life is awesome.

    • @therealjoeconstantino
      @therealjoeconstantino 3 роки тому +2

      It was in a Kansas City hotel where they heard Oleta. Shout out to KC! The deliberate and slow build up are goosebump-inducing. I remember hearing it for the first time when it first came out and just being in awe.

  • @tamarathomasnaron3490
    @tamarathomasnaron3490 3 роки тому +8

    This is one of my absolutely favorite songs of all time!! Thank you for reacting to it and appreciating it!

  • @GunsmithSid
    @GunsmithSid 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for not pausing the song so that we could enjoy it too :)

  • @owbeknackin9306
    @owbeknackin9306 2 роки тому +1

    This is a Tears for Fears masterpiece.

  • @colin4796
    @colin4796 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you for doing this guy's. My favourite Tears for Fears song.

  • @paulgarcia1566
    @paulgarcia1566 3 роки тому +7

    Tears for Fears, particularly of this era, is a sonic experience that few have explored.

  • @ohfour-seven6228
    @ohfour-seven6228 3 роки тому +2

    So nice to see you reacting to this song, not many people have. Tears For Fears are a particular favorite of mine. This album, Seeds of Love, is really good. The album Elemental is a classic. It includes the title cut Elemental and Break It Down Again, both received heavy airplay on our local alternative radio station here in Columbus. Mr. Pessimist is another beautiful song from the album along with my favorite cut, Goodnight Song, which has a great video. But... then there's the Raoul and the Kings of Spain album. OMG, breathtaking. The title cut (and first track :)) is phenomenal. Secrets is stunning and Sketches of Pain (noted below) shouldn't be missed. Again, so glad you had a chance to enjoy Woman in Chains, it's s splendid song and a splendid reaction from both of you.

  • @longobardialfonso8376
    @longobardialfonso8376 2 роки тому +4

    The first time I heard this song...I was shaking with emotion from start to finish! And every time I listen to it again... it's always like the first time ❤️

  • @jeffw6912
    @jeffw6912 3 роки тому +8

    Thanks for your effort and open hearts you pour into these videos. Tears for fears has many terrific songs that didn't make radio play. at the time Album/CD sales were still popular, and they always had four or five out of nine songs on each album that had a groove or a feeling that stuck. try the Hurting, Working Hour, Change, Pale Shelter, and Mother's Talk. Even if you don't make a video on them, just for you be sure to listen. Enjoy!

  • @jeffjensen4901
    @jeffjensen4901 3 роки тому +3

    Great reaction! That key change, where the refrain changes from “woman in chains” to “so free her”... gets me every time!

    • @prestonwardle7009
      @prestonwardle7009 3 роки тому +2

      I agree Jeff gets me too. Let’s try to round up enough requests for a Badmans song it’s an absolute must off this album. Watching these guys it’s almost like they’re playing every album out of my collection such a Lotta fun to watch them react.

    • @jeffjensen4901
      @jeffjensen4901 3 роки тому

      Can’t hurt to try for Bad Man’s Song! After all, they say faith can move mountains...fire can cleanse your soul...

  • @PeterDay81
    @PeterDay81 3 роки тому +13

    A class band.

  • @cometogether999
    @cometogether999 3 роки тому +18

    Oleta Adams vocals on here are great. Her "Get Here if you Can" is a beautiful song. Not necessarily to review, but worth a listen in your free time.

  • @gregcormier2379
    @gregcormier2379 3 роки тому +7

    Such an excellent duet. Their voices really compliment each other so well. The music adds all the textures to create a beautiful and emotional soundscape that gives the lyrics their due.

  • @cz75d1gb
    @cz75d1gb 3 роки тому +4

    Phil Collins drum performance in this song is so amazing

  • @JohnFrazier
    @JohnFrazier 3 роки тому +9

    I saw TFF live when they were supporting this album. I knew nothing about them save for Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World. It still stands 30 years later as the greatest concert I’ve ever attended. I’ve never been so moved by music before. Absolutely overwhelming.

    • @lcampise
      @lcampise 2 роки тому +1

      Right. I wasn't into this album yet when I saw them in Dallas on the Seeds of Love tour. And was blown away when Oleta and her piano came up out of the stage, playing this, i think!? Opening song? I don't think I made that up. Is that how you remember it?

  • @tonydooley8411
    @tonydooley8411 3 роки тому +15

    And there is 'Year of the Knife' from the same album...little known and really good

  • @jonpevehouse
    @jonpevehouse 3 роки тому +2

    FYI - Tears for Fears has a brand-new album coming out in February 2022. They released the first single, The Tipping Point in October, and a couple of days ago, a second one called No Small Thing, which has a great video along with it!

  • @lparksession
    @lparksession 3 роки тому +74

    An underrated gem from the Big Chair album you MUST check out is "The Working Hour", you'll love it! Prog AF \m/

    • @6lillium
      @6lillium 3 роки тому +10

      My favorite TFF song. Still hits me in the feels....

    • @caroleberkowitz6063
      @caroleberkowitz6063 3 роки тому +8

      👍 Love The Working Hour!

    • @chemamehc1
      @chemamehc1 3 роки тому +5

      Underrated but one of their best

    • @kevinmerrill8074
      @kevinmerrill8074 3 роки тому +5

      1 vote for the Working Hour !

    • @CLRoess
      @CLRoess 3 роки тому +4

      Hell yeah, genius song

  • @dorkmier
    @dorkmier 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Nick N Lex. Tears for Fears is an excellent band with many good songs. Music from my early to mid 20's. Hearing this song takes me right back there. Thanks for the trip down memory road. Glad you liked the song. Keep up the good work.

  • @germm99
    @germm99 3 роки тому +2

    You two crack me up! haha..."what just happened?" is the best way to sum up listening to one of greatest songs ever written for the first time. I can vividly remember in the fall of 1989. I had gone over the local record shop on the day "Seeds of Love" was released. "Woman in Chains" is the first song on the album. I literally choked up on my first listen. To this day, the song Woman in Chains is packed with a million memories. It is one of the anthems of my life. I am glad you enjoyed it.

  • @turnedaround4954
    @turnedaround4954 3 роки тому +1

    That made me teary ❤

  • @MonsterSound.Bradley
    @MonsterSound.Bradley 3 роки тому +1

    No stopping this one. 😎👍🍁

  • @davegarciaofficial
    @davegarciaofficial 2 роки тому +2

    This song always gives me goosebumps from head to toe… but seeing your reaction actually made me cry.

  • @oldrockgeeser9426
    @oldrockgeeser9426 3 роки тому +1

    This kind of music hypnotizes you into a state of mind that makes you journey on your individual plane of emotions.

  • @benjaminmtang
    @benjaminmtang Рік тому +2

    this song is consistently mentioned by sound engineers as one of the best engineered tracks ever. and it's a GORGEOUS song to begin with
    was the duo you were thinking hall & oates?

  • @coopersleftpeg3873
    @coopersleftpeg3873 2 роки тому +1

    guys. I just came across this on UA-cam. Friday night after a hard week at work in a pressurised job I get a few beers and listen to my favourite music. watching you experience this song that I have loved since in came out really brought tears to my eyes. how brilliant is it. the lyrics are so deep and its incredible. crying probably because I could see how it made me feel sink in with another couple of people on screen was incredible. thanks x

  • @marioncolle8496
    @marioncolle8496 8 місяців тому +4

    This song touches my soul.....every times ❤❤

  • @christoffesedao3579
    @christoffesedao3579 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see people recognizing the magnitude and beauty of this song. Thanks for your reaction. I grew up with this band and “Woman In Chains” does not get enough attention.

  • @BrisbaneTeslaGuy
    @BrisbaneTeslaGuy 2 роки тому +1

    It really is the the return of the king of songs just when you think it’s over it goes to another level and excites you over and over especially musically

  • @greggaw
    @greggaw 2 роки тому +2

    I am only just discovering your channel and this reaction is everything!! ❤️
    Your reaction sums up how I feel about this song every, single, time I hear it!!
    An absolute masterpiece in every way.
    I agree with pretty much everything everyone has said about this song.
    It leaves me emotional, bewildered, happy, sad, grateful, in awe......etc., etc., but never want it to end.
    I love your reactions. 🙏🏻

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 3 роки тому +3

    TEARS FOR FEARS "SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE"...A MUST HEAR..TRUTH!!

  • @aircolumbia9579
    @aircolumbia9579 3 роки тому +2

    This Song and Toto‘s Rosanna are probably the best songs ever written in my humble opinion. They never get old and just take you away.
    Fun fact: Phil Collins played drums on this recording.

  • @cloudrise
    @cloudrise 3 роки тому

    So nice to see you listen to the song all the way through and keep your thoughts for after. SO many reactors pause constantly and it truly breaks the flow of a genuine reaction, in my opinion.

  • @akintunde007
    @akintunde007 3 роки тому +1

    One song that has remained on my playlist since I heard it as a kid.

  • @radovanmasopust5694
    @radovanmasopust5694 2 роки тому +3

    One of the best songs from Tears for Fears 👍

  • @ValentinasWatching
    @ValentinasWatching 2 роки тому +2

    This is such a beautiful song.

  • @tonybaker55
    @tonybaker55 2 роки тому +2

    A lot of bands get known for their hits, but behind these often lays a very talented set of musicians and this track is just proof of it.

  • @markmueller8099
    @markmueller8099 2 роки тому +2

    I've watched this reaction a few times now and I just love to watch you melt into the song as it builds. I've always thought that this had an ethereal vibe along the lines of Silent Lucidity by Queensryche. It's a masterclass of songwriting and production. Thanks for bringing it to people's attention.