Famous Last Words (Tears for Fears song)

"Famous Last Words" is a song by the British group Tears for Fears, originally released on their 1989 album The Seeds of Love. It was released (by the record company without the band's involvement) as the fourth and final single from the album in 1990 and peaked at #83 in the UK.[1]

"Famous Last Words"
Single by Tears for Fears
from the album The Seeds of Love
B-side	"Mothers Talk" [US remix] "Listen"
Released	August 1990
Recorded	1989
Genre	Psychedelic rock
Length	4:31
Label	Fontana Records
Songwriter(s)	Roland Orzabal, Nicky Holland
Producer(s)	Tears for Fears Dave Bascombe
Tears for Fears singles chronology
"Advice for the Young at Heart" (1990) "Famous Last Words" (1990) "Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams" (1991)

Track listing

7" single (IDEA 15)[2]

1. "Famous Last Words"
2. "Mothers Talk" (US remix)

CD Single (IDECD 15)[3]

1. "Famous Last Words"
2. "Mothers Talk" (US remix)
3. "Listen"

Personnel

• Roland Orzabal - Vocals, Guitar
• Curt Smith - Bass
• Jon Hassel - Trumpet
• Simon Phillips - Drums
• Nicky Holland - Piano, Kurtzweil Strings
• Dave Bascombe - Producer[4]

References

1. McMurray, Niall (2016-03-12). "Tears for Fears – Famous Last Words". Into the Popvoid. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
2. "Tears For Fears - Famous Last Words". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
3. "Tears For Fears - Famous Last Words". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
4. "Sowing The Seeds Of Love". aln2.albumlinernotes. Retrieved 2021-01-12.