Don't You Forget About Me, Simple Minds

Think back to the 80's. And if you weren't alive in the 80's don't worry, neither was I, but think about everything you know about the 80's. Think about the music, the movies, the pop culture, everything. Now think of the most popular, most amazing, best 80's movie ever. You thought of the Breakfast Club right? Alright, alright  maybe you thought of Dirty Dancing or Sixteen Candles, but come on we all know the Breakfast Club is up there. I know you are thinking what does the Breakfast Club have to do with music, but take a second what song plays at the end of the movie creating one of the most iconic scenes in movie history. Don't You Forget About me by the incredibly talented and unrated Simple Minds became an anthem for teens all over the nation. When Bender (played by Judd Nelson) the "Criminal" of the movie, throws up his fist as a sign of satisfaction of winning over the "Prom Queen" no one can help but smile. We all know the feeling of accomplishing something you never thought was possible and that exactly what John Bender did that day, he accomplished the impossible.
Anyway enough about this incredibly perfectly written movie that just happens to be my favorite. Let's get down to business, the sick beat that started it all. Simple Minds was a not very well known Scottish rock band formed by a couple of guys in 1976. They tried and tried for success and it finally all paid off in 1984 when John Hughes said he wanted to use their song in his new movie "The Breakfast Club". The job was originally offered to Elton John but he turned it down and thank god he did, because personally I know I wouldn't want any song other than "Don't You Forget About Me" by Simples Minds to play at the perfectly ended iconic film.
Simples Minds took off from there coming out with some other hits such as "Alive and Kicking" and "Belfast Child". They even went on to win many British Music awards. But, like many other 80's Bands "Don't You Forget About Me" seemed to be their one big hit and rightfully so, I mean how do you measure up to one of the most iconic movie endings ever? Bottom line you can't. Simple Minds is in the mist of revival, thanks to lead singer Jim Kerr, He's taking a more solo route this time, but nonetheless still a killer band. If you want to hear more of their stuff go to ITunes and check out their new album or go now to their website and get tickets for their new tour set to start this year! But, no matter what GO WATCH THE BREAKFAST CLUB and be reminded of this killer old hit song and the classic film it was the anthem of.