Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
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Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
| Artist(s) | Tears for Fears |
| Song Title | Everybody Wants to Rule the World |
| First UK Chart Appearance | March 30, 1985 |
| Highest UK Chart Position | 2 |
| First US Billboard Chart Appearance | March 16, 1985 |
| Highest US Billboard Chart Position | 1 |
| Genre | New Wave, Synth-Pop |
| Songwriter(s) | Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes |
Included on the following 22 releases
Now 12" 80s - 1985 : Part Two (UK 2025 CD)
Verified Track Title : Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Urban Mix)
Track Details : CD ONE - Track 3
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s: Extended (UK 2021 CD)
Verified Track Title : Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Extended Version)
Track Length : 05:40
Track Details : CD ONE - Track 12
Now That's What I Call Music! 1985 (UK 1999 CD)
Track Length : 03:59
Track Details : COMPACT DISC 1 - Track 6
Now That's What I Call Music! 1985 (UK 1993 CD)
Track Length : 03:59
Track Details : COMPACT DISC 1 - Track 20
Now That's What I Call Music : Smash Hits (UK 1987 CD)
Track Length : 04:06
Track Details : COMPACT DISC 1 - Track 12
Stats
| UK | USA | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 Hits | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 12" 80s | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4CD Series | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Anniversary Series | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christmas Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dance Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eras Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Millennium Series (1999) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Now Presents | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specials | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Now Yearbooks | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Now Millennium | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Christmas | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Total | 16 | 1 | 17 |
* Please note, that the end total may not match the full column as some albums can fall under more than one category





















