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Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Tears For Fears

1985

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About The Song

Reached #1 on the Hot 100, Charted for 24 weeks, Album: Songs From The Big Chair.

Peak Chart Position#1
Year1985
AlbumSongs From The Big Chair

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Why This Song Matters

Everybody Wants To Rule The World became a nationally visible song, reaching #1 on the Hot 100. It stayed in circulation for 24 chart weeks. Songs From The Big Chair places the song in its original album setting.

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