Tears For Fears: David Bates Interview Pt 2 (covering 1984-89)

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Second part of fascinating chat with A & R guru, David Bates where he details the years of success with the band (both in the UK and US).Worth listening out to discover;* Who fainted recording a vocal* Who won the bet with his US equivalent over which TFF single would sell the most* Which single actually helped shift the most copies of Big Chair* How he wangled dinner with Kim Basinger* Details of the last row between Curt & Roland* His answers to the world famous* quickfire round (including a surprising Least Fave Track)Thanks to Carole for helping to set this up, Another big TFF interview to come...Ciao x* by 'world famous' I mean I've done it more than once...Send us Fan Mail

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Second part of fascinating chat with A & R guru, David Bates where he details the years of success with the band (both in the UK and US). Worth listening out to discover; * Who fainted recording a vocal * Who won the bet with his US equivalent over which TFF single would sell the most * Which single actually helped shift the most copies of Big Chair * How he wangled dinner with Kim Basinger * Details of the last row between Curt & Roland * His answers to the world famous* quickfire...

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