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Mad World: Tears for Fears vs Gary Jules

Tears for Fears recorded “Mad World” first, in 1983. Gary Jules's cover came 18 years later, in 2001.

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Then · the original

Mad World by Tears for Fears — cover art Listen on Apple Music

Mad World

Tears for Fears · 1983

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Now

Mad World by Gary Jules — cover art Listen on Apple Music

Mad World

Gary Jules · 2001

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Gary Jules' hushed piano version (off the Donnie Darko soundtrack) became the song's second life.ⓘ source

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Questions

Who sang “Mad World” first?
Tears for Fears recorded “Mad World” first, in 1983. Gary Jules's cover came 18 years later, in 2001.
When did Tears for Fears release “Mad World”?
Tears for Fears released “Mad World” in 1983.

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