Who wrote the song 'Mad World'?

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Q: Who wrote the song 'Mad World'?

A: Roland Orzabal (Tears for Fears)

It was the band's first hit single in 1982.

In 2003, the song was covered in a much slower, ballad style by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for the soundtrack to the movie Donnie Darko. It reached No.1 in the UK charts.

Tears for Fears - Mad World (live) 

Tears for Fears - Mad World (live)

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Roland Orzabal 

Birth name: Roland Jaime Orzabal de la Quintana
Born: 22 August 1961 (1961-08-22)
Origin: Portsmouth, England
Genre(s): Pop rock, New Wave, Post-punk
Occupation(s): Musician, producer
Instrument(s): Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Years active: 1979-present
Label(s): Mercury Records, Eagle Records, Sony Records
Associated acts: Graduate, Tears for Fears, Oleta Adams, Emiliana Torrini

Donnie Darko (Score) 

Donnie Darko (Score)

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