AceShowbiz - Harry Styles recently delivered a heartfelt rendition of the iconic 1985 hit "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by the British new wave duo Tears For Fears during his BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance.

The original track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Tears For Fears members Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal expressed their admiration for Styles’ soulful interpretation. The duo shared on Instagram, "Loving this cover," alongside a video showing Styles energetically performing with his band.

This cover was part of Styles’ promotional activities for his latest album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. His BBC Maida Vale studio session included five songs: four tracks from the new album such as the singles "Aperture" and "American Girls", along with "Carla's Song" and "Dance No More". In keeping with his tradition, Styles also included a classic cover to the set.

Covering classics has been a staple of Styles’ Live Lounge appearances. In 2022, he performed Wet Leg’s "Wet Dream", and in 2019, he covered Lizzo’s "Juice". During the press run for his self-titled 2017 debut, Styles also took on Fleetwood Mac’s "The Chain".

Looking ahead, Styles will take on a busy weekend as he returns to Saturday Night Live, where he will serve as both host and musical guest. This marks his second time hosting the show since 2019, and he has appeared as a musical guest four times, solo and with One Direction. Recently, he made a surprise appearance during Ryan Gosling’s monologue, providing a memorable and humorous distraction.

Tears For Fears’ positive response highlights the enduring impact of their music and the fresh perspective that Styles brings to their timeless hit. Fans eagerly await more from Styles as he continues to blend contemporary sounds with classic influences in his live performances.