Tears for Fears to Release Expanded Reissue of ‘Songs from the Big Chair’ Celebrating the Hit Album’s 40th Anniversary

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Tears for Fears to Release Expanded Reissue of ‘Songs from the Big Chair’ Celebrating the Hit Album’s 40th AnniversaryTears for Fears pretty much ruled the music world for a time in 1985 thanks to their hit album Songs from the Big Chair. First released in February 1985, Songs from the Big Chair was Tears for Fears’ commercial breakthrough in the U.S. More About Tears for Fears and Songs from the Big ChairSongs from the Big Chair was Tears for Fears’ second album. Songs from the Big Chair found Orzabal and Smith exploring a poppier, more commercial-friendly sound. Songs from the Big Chair is by far Tears for Fears best-selling album.