Mark Henderson answered
There were a few songs titled "Change" in the 1980s, but the most famous and successful song with this title was by the band "Tears For Fears".
Tears for Fears
"Tears for Fears" were a British pop group formed in 1981, and which consisted of musicians Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.
The band were associated with the New Wave synth bands of the 1980s, but also explored more mainstream pop and rock avenues, which led to international commercial success.
In 1983, the band released their debut album, "The Hurting" - which went platinum and produced a string of hits, especially the single "Mad World" which reached number three in the United Kingdom.
Change The song, "Change" was the group's second hit from their debut album "The Hurting" and was the band's second top ten hit after "Mad World".
"Change" was Tears for Fears' first charting single in the United States - where it reached the top 75 of the Billboard chart in 1983 and was an international success, ultimately reaching the top 40 in several different countries.
Tears for Fears
"Tears for Fears" were a British pop group formed in 1981, and which consisted of musicians Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.
The band were associated with the New Wave synth bands of the 1980s, but also explored more mainstream pop and rock avenues, which led to international commercial success.
In 1983, the band released their debut album, "The Hurting" - which went platinum and produced a string of hits, especially the single "Mad World" which reached number three in the United Kingdom.
- The band have sold over 25 million albums worldwide.
- Tears for Fears formed in 1981
- "The Hurting" reached number one on the UK album chart.
- After three platinum-selling albums the band split up in 1991.
- After nine years apart the band reformed in 2000.
- "Everybody Loves a Happy Ending", the band's fourth album, was released in 2004.
Change The song, "Change" was the group's second hit from their debut album "The Hurting" and was the band's second top ten hit after "Mad World".
"Change" was Tears for Fears' first charting single in the United States - where it reached the top 75 of the Billboard chart in 1983 and was an international success, ultimately reaching the top 40 in several different countries.
