Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews Curt Smith, co-founder, vocalist, and bassist of Tears for Fears, about writing and recording era-defining hits such as “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” his creative partnership with Roland Orzabal, and the band’s enduring influence on generations of artists. Smith also reflects on his songwriting process, creative roots, and the lasting impact of Tears for Fears’ iconic recordings.

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