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Harry Styles Covers Tears for Fears in BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

The radio set advances his album rollout ahead of his Saturday SNL hosting turn.

Overview

  • Styles performed a five-song set at BBC Radio 1's Maida Vale studio on March 12 featuring material from his new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
  • The set included Aperture, American Girls, Carla's Song and Dance No More, plus a cover of Tears for Fears' 1985 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 Everybody Wants to Rule the World.
  • His rendition stayed close to the original and introduced a horn-driven finale.
  • The appearance follows a Netflix One Night Only special recorded in Manchester that showcased the album performed in full.
  • He is scheduled to host and perform on Saturday Night Live on March 14 before launching the Together, Together residency in May, starting in Amsterdam with dates planned in London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York City, Melbourne and Sydney.