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Tears for Fears Approves: Harry Styles' 'Rule the World' Cover
13 Mar
Summary
- Harry Styles covered Tears for Fears' 1985 hit 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'.
- The original band praised Styles' rendition via Instagram.
- Styles' version included trumpet and saxophone, adding his own flair.
Harry Styles recently delivered a performance of Tears for Fears' 1985 hit "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. The British duo, Tears for Fears, responded positively to Styles' cover, sharing a clip of the performance on Instagram and expressing their admiration. Styles' rendition honored the original song's essence while incorporating his own distinct pop-rock sound, complemented by the addition of trumpet and saxophone instrumentation. This performance has garnered significant praise from fans online. "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" was a major success for Tears for Fears upon its 1985 release, topping charts in the U.S. and achieving international recognition. The song is considered the band's signature track, alongside other hits like "Mad World" and "Shout."
