Everybody Wants to Rule the World
: Tears for FearsDate: 03/1985
From: Songs from the Big Chair
Comment:
BRIT Awards Best British Single 1986
[Mercury 880659]
written by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley & Chris Hughes
| Chart | Debut date | Peak pos. |
|---|---|---|
| US | 16/03/1985 | 1 |
| US AC | 2 | |
| US dance | 1 | |
| US rock | 23/03/1985 | 2 |
| UK | 30/03/1985 | 2 |
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| Tears for Fears singles chronology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shout (12/1984 • 360 pts) | Everybody Wants to Rule the World (03/1985 • 442 pts) | Head over Heels (06/1985 • 245 pts) |
| Tears for Fears singles by points | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shout (12/1984 • 360 pts) | Everybody Wants to Rule the World (03/1985 • 442 pts) | |
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