Curt Smith and Daughter’s Stunning ‘Mad World’ Duet by Tears For Fears Singer

Curt Smith and his daughter Diva delighted fans with a heartfelt performance of “Mad World” on YouTube. The father-daughter duo showcased their musical talent as Diva played the guitar alongside her dad. Curt, known for releasing the song with Tears for Fears, kept his look casual with a bluish-green shirt, while Diva opted for an orange shirt under a jean pinafore. Tory Burch shared the video online with the caption, “One of the songs that I played over and over again growing up was Mad World by ‪@TearsForFearsOfficial. Hard to imagine a song that seems more relevant right now.”

Fans were overjoyed by the touching performance, flooding the comments with praise. “As a father to daughters, I love this. As a musician, I love this. As a Tears for Fears fan, I love this. As a person with ears connected to my brain with a beating heart, I love this,” one user shared. Another fan reflected on the generational impact of the song, saying, “I was probably his daughter’s age when I first heard this song. Now I’m 55 years old. Always a TFF fan. Beautiful harmony!!”

Curt Smith is well-known as a member of the pop rock band Tears for Fears, which he co-founded with Roland Orzabal. After leaving the band in 1991 to pursue a solo career, Curt released his debut album Soul On Board. He later rejoined Tears for Fears in 2000 but had already established a successful solo career with several albums by then.

Aside from his music, the 63-year-old has also explored acting. In 1994, he appeared in The Dead Connection and later played a professor in 2000’s The Private Public. His acting ventures include various movies and TV appearances. Fans have always encouraged Curt to cherish the memories of Tears for Fears’ songs, often stating that the band’s content was far from the fluff typically seen in today’s pop music. One fan added, “Perhaps too easily overlooked. Their content was not fluff like pop music is today. We need to revisit their stuff intently just like this.”