Two 80s Icons Tell The Story Of The Iconic Music Behind LEGENDARY Teen Comedy | Professor of Rock

[@P-Bass_Pete]

If MTV ever decides to stop rotting our minds with garbage reality TV programming and starts to play music again your show should definately be a part of that comeback. You do such a fantastic job producing this channel and your content is both fascinating and entertaining.

[@johnassal5838]

As an official old head I remember when half of MTVs content was _music_ and the rest was exactly like this channel.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I remember the first day and video MTV played. It stayed just music videos for several years and then for some reason it started playing fewer and fewer music videos. That was the beginning of the end. If a channel wanted to make some real money they would create a channel identical to that first year of MTV.

[@Jreb1865]

I remember the first time I seen MTV.. I was awestruck. We couldn't get it at my house, as we lived 10 miles from the nearest town with cable. At my house, we just had a rooftop antenna that picked up 4 channels. My girlfriend's family had cable and we would watch it together...It was the early 80s, the music was fantastic, I had a girlfriend with home cable, and I was 21.... How much better could life be...

[@stoneysdead689]

LOL_ I was thinking the same thing- sort of, just thinking this reminded me of the shows I used to watch on MTV sometimes many, many moons ago.

[@nunyabidness674]

I believe the day that MTV focuses on music again Satan will start shopping for a snowblower

[@BillGraper]

To this day, one of my favorite movie moments was when Ferris was desperately trying to get home before getting caught, yet he still found the time to come back & introduce himself to the girls who were sunbathing. He cut through their yard. It's something I never would've had the guts to do, and it was a hilarious moment in the movie. 😅

[@cuzz63]

priorities...

[@Dooklawz]

lol....heck yea....the dude had game no doubt. The part that always got me giggling ( and there's MANY in this great movie..) but where after it's realized that the parking attendants had racked up a bunch of exessive mileage on the car they decide to jack the car up and run the transmission in reverse in an attempt to remove mileage.... lmfao... oh you kids. John Hughes was a genius.... shoot, I remember the early days when he was with National Lampoon... he is missed.

[@42gasman]

Yes , yes and yes. That vignette worked on so many levels. Great comedy is about giving the audience something unexpected. While the audience is wrapped up in "will Ferris make it back in time?", Ferris takes the time to pause and introduce himself to two attractive young ladies, cementing his legacy as the ultimate "cool" lead. So I wholeheartedly agree with you, Bill!

[@helidude3502]

Ken I remember watching the movie as a teenager when he said they would run it backwards. I’m thinking, “that’s not gonna work”.

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

@@Dooklawz so many times I remember unhooking the speedometer after driving a few miles and then hooking it back up before I got home as to not give away just how far from home our nights led us.

[@jaxkearney]

The most magical thing about the ethereal song "Edge of Forever" is that it evolves with you as you get older. It did at the time perfectly encapsulate that feeling of young love and indecision for the future, the core of many of John Hughes films that no one did a better job of showing and touching our hearts with. But as you age, the song ages with you. For me, the lines about "But now that you're older... You don't want to hold my hand in a crowd" is now about having to let go of your children's hands, and let them experience life for themselves, with hurt, sorrow and pain, hopefully on their way to love and happiness, and the strength it now takes as a parent to trust what you've taught them, own up to your mistakes (I've been falling down") and hope the love you showed them was enough for them to know what to look for in their own lives. Big thanks for this episode, and the great John Hughes, and one of the most underrated songs in history "Edge of Forvever"!

[@FastHatTrick]

I get so angry when people, especially people of my generation downplay the value of his movies. They encapsulate so much of my emotions and memories of growing up in the 80s (Graduated HS in 87), the music and his movies transport me back so quickly, the emotions, not always pleasant, are still comforting. I want others to understand, and are disappointed when they clearly don't get it, but find great comfort when a note of a song, or mention of a one liner/quote from one of the movies stirs another. We can share a knowing glance, and know that an unwritten bond exist. Gen X forever.

[@mr.2cents.846]

FYI the movie North Shore is from 1987.

[@CoachEgg]

Class of 87 here too. I agree! Good movie and great songs!

[@mr.2cents.846]

@@CoachEgg in my 20's I had a respectable stack of movie soundtrack albums.

[@TheGarageRecordingSC]

Couldn’t agree more!! It was a great time to grow up.

[@mr.2cents.846]

@@TheGarageRecordingSC Absolutely.

[@Red_Lanterns_Rage]

Ferris Bueller & Breakfast Club for me totally hit the nail on the head and the fact John Hughes kept doing that...sixteen candles, Planes Trains, Pretty In Pink....the guy is a legend and indeed the soundtracks for those movies also nail it

[@TheSlowoldman]

We are all lucky John Hughes didn't end up in a band. The gifts he gave us all in the 80's through his cinematic vision and his unbelievable appreciation of music is unfathomable. One of my favorite soundtrack moments from a Hughes film is the end of Sixteen Candles and The Thompson Twins song "If you were here"..... but there are countless others in Mr. Hughes' repertoire.

[@richiek1131]

Now in my 50’s…I consider myself so lucky that I came of age in a time that literally was perfected by John Hughes….the soundtracks, the story lines, to these films illicit feelings and emotions that epitomized what that kid on the other side of the tracks was going through…Hughes made you believe you always had a shot at things that were intangible and that good will prevail…thanks Professor

[@tak178]

Breakfast Club will always be one of my favourite films of all time. John Hughes was a master storyteller.

[@ProfessorofRock]

He was for sure. Miss his work.

[@vinsgraphics]

It helped put Simple Minds, who didn’t want to record “(Don’t You) Forget About Me”, on the map.

[@noeljuckettpineiro7557]

@@vinsgraphics Billy Idol has a good version of Don't you forget about me

[@ryanscho]

The Art Institute scene gives me the chills every time, because of the music.

[@Fakeaorta]

I am basically the same age as the Brat Pack. John Hughes was part of my soul and life force. He captured my teen drama like no one else. PS. I went to Chicago with my family a couple years ago and the The Art Institute of Chicago was our #2 destination. I plugged in my ear buds and played Dream Academy while staring at the Georges Seurat painting. It is actually very large and insanely beautiful.

[@ProfessorofRock]

John Hughes is the King.

[@Fiona2254]

I stared at it just like Cameron did many years ago 😁

[@TheJpep2424]

Jesus Christ is the only life force. Repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.

[@Fakeaorta]

@@TheJpep2424 "I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints The sinners are much more fun"

[@TheSjuris]

@@Fakeaorta Remember Only the Good Die Young.

[@toob1979]

I see _The Muppet Movie_ soundtrack behind you. That better be a future Sound Track episode. I still cannot believe John Hughes thought no one would want this soundtrack. *I* wanted it, and still want it. That would be my jam in the car. All the guys wanted to be Ferris Bueller in the 80s (me included), and all the girls wanted to be with Ferris Bueller. Thank you again for pushing my nostalgia button and educating me about a great soundtrack.

[@filedroid]

John Hughes was one of those filmmakers who could look into our souls and tell a fantastic story.

[@misterwombat]

Ferris Bueller, you're my hero!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I say that all the time.

[@redfive5856]

Sooner or later everybody goes to the zoo

[@triphophoney2981]

One of the things that struck me about John Hughes was his authenticity. He looked like a regular Midwestern guy who dressed like a cozy dad, not edgy at all. He didn't look like someone who had his finger on the pulse of a movement in music that he managed to interweave beautifully with quintessential American coming-of-age stories.

[@almaric]

"Mirror in the Bathroom" backwards? You blew my mind with that, Prof! I love that you kicked off your new series on soundtracks with a film that never actually had one released. For years I would check in at my local music stores trying to find a copy, like Don Quixote and those damn windmills.

[@fluidikons]

He's a righteous dude.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love it.

[@bethshadid2087]

John Hughes was a genius with not only his film making of relevant stories but with his ability to put just the right music with certain scenes.....one of the all time greatest ☺️. Oh I felt a kindred spirit with Ferris.....don't know how I graduated after my last year as many times as I'd skipped....but fun times were to be had 😁. Funny thing is if it weren't for these incredible collabs there would be so much great music I would've missed from my life....great episode Prof....hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Christmas 🎄⛄

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Beth. My sentiments exactly.

[@mr.2cents.846]

He was gifted.

[@starks1974]

John Hughes introduced me and millions of others to New Wave that will live on forever.

[@OutrageousAspect]

There'll just never be another.. so much truth...for those of us who grew up in the 80's ...so many key movies, music, memories, and feels linked to this man.. my heart is full

[@johndutchman]

I stumbled upon 'Oh Yeah' accidentally when I randomly bought Yello's 'New Mix In One Go' in 1986.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@haroldclark55]

That’s a good greatest hits album for their very early albums. Essential Yello is also another good greatest hits album going all the way up to 1992.

[@catherine6653]

Would you like a gummy bear? It's been in my pocket and they are soft and squishy. Bueller...Bueller

[@ProfessorofRock]

So many wonderful one linters...

[@catherine6653]

@Anna Trail Thanks 😊 It snowed a little last night. The gummy bear quote is from the end of the Ferris Bueller movie. It is when the principal gets on the school bus and sits next to the little girl. She pulls from her pocket some grimey gummy bears and offers them to the principal. Weird humor, and I thought it was funny.

[@griff311]

My favorite comedy of all time! The music has a lot to do with that too. Such an amazing soundtrack! Great breakdown, Professor!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank friend!

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

It was pretty much up there with the breakfast club !

[@brandocommando2577]

John Huges impacted our world in such a way. He is truly incredible and all His work is great and has touched the hearts of everyone and gave such great gifts that will last forever ❤️❤️

[@michaelrochester48]

People forget that the Beatles Twist and Shout actually made the top 30 again thanks to the inclusion of that song in the movie

[@Aaron-P]

Thank you Professor for this episode! It cannot be overstated how the music in all of John Hughes' teen movies shaped my tastes growing up, but none of them come close to "Ferris Bueller". Dream Academy's instrumental version of "Please, Please, Please" still brings me to the edge of tears to this day. Like you, Adam, I grew up in a tiny town one state to the west where my radio choices were C&W, Top 40 or hair metal. John Hughes opened an world of alternative music for me to explore, and I will always be grateful.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Aaron. I feel the same. We will doing more of his soundtrack in the near future!

[@Aaron-P]

@@ProfessorofRock awesome!! Looking forward to them!

[@Jet1ranger]

Great movie! Great music! I use the "Bueller... Bueller... Bueller" line when I ask someone something and they are stumped for an answer!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Don't we all! Love it.

[@Fiona2254]

Who doesn't lol

[@icsedge1]

I was that teenager in the 80s. 10 in 1980 20 in 1990. Breakfast Club and Ferris we're indeed so huge for us. RIP John.

[@bicyclist2]

Great content. Great video. I'm a huge fan of John Hughes, Dream Academy's - Life in a Northern Town, and Yello. I have Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Breakfast Club on DVD. Thank you.

[@LeeLee-sk2wf]

Ferris Bueller is my fave movie of all time. I travelled all the way from Australia to recreate his day off. I the good fortune to meet Alan Ruck at a screening and Q&A. He was super lovely and answered my many questions. All John Hughes’s movies had great soundtracks Ferris, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful and Breakfast Club stand out for me. I cried when I heard he died. What a tragic loss. Great episode Prof!

[@bigneon_glitter]

_Good call._ The Smiths-like "Beat City" by The Flower Pot Men is one of the great Indie guitar tracks of the era. In the pre-internet days, it took years to track down.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I love it so much. It reminds me of freedom!

[@scograham]

I love Beat City! Ben Watkins went on to be Juno Reactor - one of my favorite trance/electronic acts still going strong.

[@bigneon_glitter]

@@scograham That's wild, I didn't know that. I remember Juno Reactor from the _Matrix_ sequel soundtracks.

[@paulsimpson6290]

“Smiths-like”? What are you on? The Smiths are one of the most depressing and boring bands of all time! Utter crap. The Flowerpot Men’s little dirty is actually quite catchy!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What are the greatest music moments from 80s movies? I'll start... Lloyd Dobler, a boombox help up with conviction and Peter Gabriel.

[@bigneon_glitter]

The "Bela Lugosi's Dead" intro of 1983's _The Hunger._ Bowie, Deneuve, & Bauhaus - Goth perfection. And the opening titles of _Transformers: The Movie_ with Lion's blazing Metal cover of the TV show theme. Another great never-released soundtrack is 1983's animated _Rock & Rule._ An '80s kid's entry point into Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Blondie, Cheap Trick, & Earth, Wind and Fire.

[@flavellinator]

Fire in the Twilight by Wang Chung... Breakfast Club running scene

[@GIJoeFactotum]

Wow, so many - for me it would have to be the Lost Boys, because the movie introduced me to the Call. I still enjoy I Still Believe!

[@surlechapeau]

You Can Leave Your Hat On (striptease)- 9½ Weeks - Joe Cocker; Flashdance… What A Feeling (audition) - Flashdance - Irene Cara; (I've Had) The Time of My Life (final dance) - Dirty Dancing - Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes; Footloose (final dance)- Footloose - Kenny Loggins.

[@billywilson4908]

Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Sammy Hagars title track while Spicoli and Jefferson’s bro are joyriding his Camaro is cool. Also the scene where Moving in Stereo by the Cars plays. I’ll let you guess which scene that is.

[@sspbrazil]

Dave Wakeling is one of my favorite musicians and songwriters, I’m a big fan of The Beat and General Public, sadly Rankin Roger passed a few years back.

[@davidcenteau-depina6192]

My friends and I use to skip school(usually a Friday) and rent this movie on VHS. Good times.

[@vo2020]

I always love watching John Hughes movies…. specifically for the music. I can instantly bring up memories from these movies whenever I hear even a snippet of music that was used in them. If he had been a musician, we would not have gained such brilliance as we gained from him making movies. He died way too young. But I will remember him for the rest of my life. Thank you, Mr. Hughes. 💕🙏🏻💕

[@timmmahhhh]

Yello is an excellent KZbin worm hole to go down, amazing songs and videos both. Their creativity is amazing. Great video professor! I was in college when The Dream Academy album came out and didn't add it to my collection at the time. That changes today.

[@haroldclark55]

Hey there tmmmahhhh! Nice to meet a fellow Yello fan! What’s some of your favorite songs?

[@vixapphire]

@@haroldclark55 I bought the "Goldrush" 12" single new sight unheard. Had the 3rd or 4th version of Oh Yeah on the flip (it was on a number of their other 12"'s, like Desire and Vicious Games (both of which I had) - was a bit of an obsession but damned if "Goldrush" isn't one of the most unbelievable hi-fi experiences on a good system with massive frequency response, preferably at near-subwoofer-blowing volume levels!

[@vixapphire]

@@haroldclark55 Also, Waba Duba is pretty nuts if you haven't heard it. They're still ruling after all these years!

[@haroldclark55]

@@vixapphire Yep! Waba Duba is a crazy sounding song of their latest album. I really enjoy Out of Sight on that one too. Tiger Dust off The Eye album is also another super quirky song. I love it!

[@emmitstewart1921]

I was forty the year this movie came out and I loved it. The music was there, but it fit so well that I hardly noticed it until you just pointed it out to me. That was one of the great things about John Hughes movies. The music fit so closely with the action that they melded together into one experience.

[@juliepoolie5494]

These music choices with John Hughes films captured all the teenage angst of the 80’s. Gives me goosebumps to this day.

[@MikeB-1965]

Losing John Hughes so early is a tragedy that is difficult to measure. With all the iconic movies he created who knows what would have been had he lived longer. I agree with you Adam, he had an amazing ability to tap into teenage angst and life as well as a talent for great music selection to fit scenes.

[@seanswinton6242]

Great soundtrack faves of mine were: "Risky Business", "9 1/2 Weeks", "Valley Girl" which was issued in two parts, "Bright Lights Big City" "Tequila Sunrise", "Lost Boys", "Streets Of Fire", "Eddie and the Crusiers", Fast Times At Ridgemont High", "Breakin" and "Breakin' 2" and Vision Quest".

[@bhaveshpatel9626]

I Still love watching Breakin’ every so often. Love that soundtrack too!

[@ianrobinson4200]

Fantastic video, one of the best I've seen on this channel. I must have seen this movie over 30 times, but I learned a few new details. It's impossible to think of the 1980s without thinking of John Hughes, he left an indelible mark on pop culture like few others ever have. One more thing, one of my favourite moments which always makes me crack up is when Rooney sees the numbers changing on his computer and he yells out "Grace! GRAACE!"

[@babygerald4645]

I remember going to the opening weekend to see Ferris Bueller with my friend and his dad after a dinner at Pizza Hut. What a great time to be a teen. Such an epic soundtrack. 'Oh Yeah' is one of the best closing songs ever. FB and Blues Brothers are two of my favorite movies and I'm not even from Chicago.

[@judithgoulding8046]

It's simply mind-boggling how jam pack this insanely funny movie is with iconic scenes, one-liners, and eclectic bands and songs! John was so brilliant...his movies classic gems that you could watch over and over. Thank you for honoring him Professor...love this!!

[@trinaq]

Ferris Bueller had the best soundtrack, from Yello, to Dream Academy, to Flower Pot Men, to the Beatles! It was all a win! 😍

[@ProfessorofRock]

It was definitely a win! Thanks Trina!

[@jpaleologos1]

After the recognition that Yello got from this film, John Hughes used their music in some of his future films like Planes, Trains & Automobiles and Dutch with Ed O'Neill. Yello are still around; they released an album last year.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I read that somewhere, but thanks for the reminder! I'll have to check it out.

[@chrislgarner4927]

Yello's "The Race" makes an appearance in Tim Allen's "For Richer Or Poorer" as well. Great collaborative band, including cameo vocals by Shirley Bassey. Dynamite stuff from the '80s!

[@haroldclark55]

Hey there Jon! What are some of your favorite Yello songs? Also Yello did the theme to Ford Fairlane and a bunch of their songs were on the Nuns on the Run Soundtrack.

[@jpaleologos1]

@@haroldclark55 They have such a big catalog, and I haven't listened to all of their records, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be "Takla Makan" from their 2009 album Touch.

[@amadensor]

JBL recommended their album Zebra for speaker testing.

[@jessbernstein8345]

I worked while in highschool, as a movie usher. It was a lot of fun. Midnight movie previews, acting out some scenes with co workers. I had a great time.

[@charmelizabeth8584]

I love 80s soundtrack music! 😍 There were so many hidden gems.

[@mordaciousfilms]

That DREAM ACADEMY dude seems like such a great, lovely person. I love this talk - this radiates with love and passion and a sheer joy!

[@thejonathandoan]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off will forever be an icon of a way of life, really. A time in history that so many will remember fondly, or will look upon as desirable. I consider myself lucky to have been born in '77 so I could remember all those times in the 80s. The music in this film is, of course, essential to the whole vibe of it, and seeing these original artists re-live those times is an absolute joy!!! Thank you for giving us this glimpse into this iconic John Hughes classic film!

[@roscoemuttley]

My brother swiped this from the library, laughed so hard and really enjoyed hearing Bad from Big Audio Dynamite

[@Number1ZERO69]

I really loved that Bryan Ferry poster that Ferris had behind his bed. I wanted that poster so badly when I was a kid! Great movie and soundtrack!

[@schmidington]

Whenever I'm asked what my favorite movie is, and there are more than a handful of answers to give, Ferris Bueller's Day Off is the easy answer. I have been touting this movie for decades stating that all you need to learn in life you can learn from watching this movie. I still believe that to this day. It's a fantastic experience and has been influential across generations. The shower robe 4th wall break was even lovingly mimicked in Deadpool and an entire CSI episode was done in that style.

[@brendareum3771]

Thank you! Thank you! A wonderful Christmas gift to us, Professor! I hope you have a great holiday season with your family 😀

[@toddbuckler1617]

I just learned a couple of weeks ago John Hughes actually wrote the movie for Anthony Michael Hall. I’m sure he would have also done awesome as Farris. Maybe he would have been a slight bit more of smart ass version of Farris, but he was John’s original vision for the character and his inspiration in writing the movie even.

[@fredgarvin716]

The museum scene has always been one of my favorites as well. Years ago I went on a quest to find the instrumental version of Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want by Dream Academy and it was NOT easy to find at that time.

[@mikeschiesel2852]

Movie soundtracks were often such a frustration back in the day. I remember well my struggles to find the soundtrack to Valley Girl. It came out unofficially years later. This soundtrack was right up there too, it had so many eclectic songs. Wayne Newton, such a timeless "guilty pleasure" cut. Thanks for this and all you do. Merry Christmas, Adam and to your family.

[@islandbee]

John Hughes always had the best music. Honorable mention to Zapp with Radio People playing in the background before Cameron loses it. 🤯

[@ProfessorofRock]

I know ! Love it.

[@briandavis6898]

Please Please Please is one of very few instrumental pieces that makes me cry and it does show how brilliant the Smiths were a musicians.

[@crimsonghost6454]

This is such a great video!!! And yes Hughes with his movies and the music in them are a big part of my soundtrack of life.

[@elchinator]

Thank you for bringing back The Dream Academy to public attention. They were one of my favourite bands at the time. It's sad that they basically just faded out.

[@davidellis5141]

Hopefully Real Genius will get a Record Store Day Release one day. The Comsat Angels might get some overdue recognition for their brilliant I'm Falling as Yello & The Dream Academy did from Ferris.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Real Genius had such a great soundtrack. Especially the last song.

[@markallen2984]

The real missing gem we were denied because there was no "Real Genius" soundtrack was by the brilliant (and largely unknown) Tonio K. called *"I'm Supposed to have Sex With You"*

[@billywilson4908]

@@ProfessorofRock what I love most about that is that ending made the song more optimistic than I’d ever heard it before. One of my favorite movies.

[@cozmicpfunk]

I love Real Genius- the genius was Val Kilmer and of course the soundtrack- Trivia- Dean Develin who had small role in that film ended becoming a huge producer of films with Roland Emmerich like ID4 Independence Day. Some really interesting music in Real Genius- The "Ferris Bueller" for nerds haha ;)

[@RustyManisduckman]

Never did like new wave music, but the way the songs were in the movies fit. Now I can look back to my early 20's and relive that time

[@scottburton9701]

"Twist & Shout" was re-released due to its inclusion in "Ferris Bueller"-It peaked at # 23.

[@NoCanDu]

That is what really got me into The Beatles!

[@losthomas7589]

My nephew (born in ’84 so not gen x). Watched Ferris Bueller constantly and at age 5 he could recite EVERY line without missing a word. In fact I could name a scene and off he went word for word.

[@vwgti1985]

Fantastic documentary you have here, you are getting better and better, thanks for the high standards you are setting everyday with you amazing works of art. You are indeed a true Profesor of Rock and Roll. Congratulations.

[@PedroRodriguez-bw6fb]

From Ferris to the breakfast club to some kind of wonderful John Hughes knew how to pick the best songs to bring each scene to life.

[@jamesweible5357]

Oh man I LOVED that scene from the museum, the entire movie was great, but THAT scene, wow. I also loved Life in a Northern Town, but I never knew the name of the song or who sang it, so THANK YOU SO MUCH! The scene on the float ties with the museum scene as my favorite. It's actually what gave me the impetus to give the beatles a second chance, since they weren't what everybody claimed them to be, over-popularized because of teenage girls.

[@bpalpha]

OMD, Psychedelic Furs, Simple Minds, New Order, Oingo Boingo, The Rave Ups...would any one of us have been exposed to such fantastic music if it wasn't for John Hughes movies?! His whole catalog is amazing.

[@vistatv2012]

Great segment! And even better... Your'e wearing my cassettes on your shirt! So cool! All hand drawn by me back in the early 80s in Southern California! Very cool.

[@vinerwe]

Growing up as a teen in the 80s was the best. I feel a bit sorry for the younger generations. But they can always watch John Hughes’ films to get a sense of what is was like.

[@s.marcus3669]

Indeed, the 1980s was a time of optimism in America and Poland/Eastern Europe, though not so much in England...

[@HOTTIUSMAXIMUS]

Save Ferris

[@Bobbnoxious]

A fun rock-related tidbit: The girl on the bus at 5:47 is actress Polly Noonan, who became friends with the alternative band The Lemonheads in the early 1990s. Noonan appeared on the cover of their breakthrough album "It's a Shame About Ray" (1992) and supplied featured vocals for the track "Bit Part".

[@mariawesley7583]

Wow, I'm a Lemonheads fan and never knew this. Thanks for this tidbit because it weaves my 80's memories into my 90's!

[@johnatwater6724]

Just enjoyed NYE watching Ferris Bueller….And then the greatest music movie of all times.. THE BLUES BROTHERS!! So happy to expose my 22 year old daughter to the great movies an music of our generation. She was amazed at the talent in both these amazing movies.

[@robinluker6497]

Ferris Bueller is still the only movie that I've paid to see twice-and I was 14 years old at the time. I So love the soundtrack, and John Hughes always picked the Perfect songs to complement different scenes in all of his movies.

[@user-or3ce4gt2r]

Every year . A must watch Ferris

[@maxshea1829]

Ferris and Wyatt had the same posters I had! First time I saw FBDO, first run, my heart leapt into my throat when Cameron says, "I put up with everything. My old man pushes me around. I NEVER SAY ANYTHING!" Yup! Hughes knew!

[@georgemathie8123]

If it wasn't for John Hughes movies I would've never know these amazing new wave groups like dream academy, the English Beat, omd and my personal favorite simple minds this was my youth and John Hughes was my filmmaker

[@sandysmith9869]

Class of '85 here. Ferris Bueller was the best 80s movie ever. 80s rocked!

[@act.13.41]

This was one of the best soundtracks ever. Another of my favorites that no one ever seems to talk about is the soundtrack from The Stand.

[@ProfessorofRock]

That is a good one.

[@slotfiend]

Yes! Blue oyster cult at the very beginning of the stand, when the virus breaks out!

[@billybike57]

John Hughes, I don’t know any of the people I grew up with that a John Hughes movie, in someway doesn’t symbolize each and every one of them in some sort of ways. He knew kids, their thoughts, they’re loves, they’re insecurities or their obsessions and he made me part of that as I watched the countless John Hughes movie’s. My kids watched and have also fell into John Hughes world of understanding those difficulties we and they have navigated. Thanks Professor for another past part of my life I’ve now can love. You’re the best!!!

[@lisakvieira9201]

Hi Professor I've heard some great soundtracks in movies, tv shows and even a commercial, thank you sir and have a great day!!🎄⚘✌

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks, you too!

[@TooGoodBud1]

Watched my first time this November and instantly looked up the dream academy song afterwords, such a great song!

[@TooGoodBud1]

The Edge of Forever to clarify. Other one is really good though too!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I love the Edge of Forever. Such a great song!

[@marcelledbetter7296]

So glad you covered this soundtrack. Sig Sig Sputnik and Flowerpot Men... Spent the 90s looking for those two very songs to add to the playlist. Thank God for the internet.

[@ruscular]

John Hughes Biopic of his love for music is probably the best documentary of his life that I have seen. You are such a fantastic interviewer that really reach into my heart of exposing the core of the person and music and what they mean to us. John is my all time favorite director of my generation movie. His life was too short. Thank You Adam!

[@danbee998]

If you watch the 1999 DVD release of the movie, with John Hughes commenting on the movie as he watched it with us, you learn Paul McCartney called him up angered that he added a high school marching band to Twist and Shout.

[@Mo-MuttMusic]

As you've requested, Adam, here are some of my thoughts: There was a buzz about John Hughes' movies when I was in high school. I remember Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel (may they rest in peace) praised the way he captured how high schoolers talked and felt. It was in college, though, when I began to appreciate his work. My favorite JH film is actually one that features two adult characters: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Hilarious, especially from St. Louis on. Favorite John Hughes soundtrack: Probably "Ferris," with "Sixteen Candles" as a close second. Thanks for the Beat (a.k.a., the English Beat) and Dream Academy interviews. Some excellent music by both bands. Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music/Sacred & Secular (and movie buff)

[@boblaw6903]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. So glad you, Dave, and Nick took time to chat about this 80's cultural marker. It is such an amazing positive memory from my childhood. "The Edge of Forever" remains a prominent replay in our Sunday 80's afternoon mix.

[@rayquintal403]

Awesome job buddy. Just numerous flashbacks of a cool teen life. These soundtracks and movies are part of impact of who I am today. Thank you for helping me remember.

[@glennweeks7176]

Life In A Northern Town is one of my all time favorites for the 80's.

[@hughwalker5628]

Brilliant! It's hard to make art out of comedy but Hughes managed it easily. As a Brit, it was thrilling to see how he embraced British new wave music. I think he was the only major US film maker to use it so prominently in his soundtracks.

[@derekspence337]

I still have the Dream Academy LP...I was Thrilled to hear Edge of Forever in a movie! A Great song

[@patrickstiadle3857]

Just beautiful the way that museum scene captures visually--and musical

[@patrickstiadle3857]

Ly--Cameron's sense of 'fragmentation.'

[@patrick3926]

Awesome video. That’s so true the music in this movie is amazing and better than most AND I never saw a soundstrack. What a shame 🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

I know. I searched the record stores back in the day to no avail.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Love the new concept of movie soundtracks. John Hughes introduced me to some of the music I had not heard before and it fit so well I can't hear some of the songs without thinking of the scene from his fantastic movies. This was a great segment they really captured the whole London sound of the 80s and shed insight on how it was made. Can't wait for more movie soundtracks professor!!!

[@tdub7130]

Great episode of TPoR! Love John Hughes and all his movies too!!!

[@petetremblay8728]

Every single one of these sends me down a rabbit hole. Happy new years!

[@kfemme68]

My favorite John Hughes movie and soundtrack is The Breakfast Club. That movie to me is the ultimate when it comes to story and music. Pretty in Pink is a close second for story because I loved Ducky so much! But I agree that he had the pulse of the outsider and I think almost all of us feel like that, at one point or another. This is why so many people really relate to his movies. Thanks for what you do! Big hugs all, k

[@slydale]

I came to the end of my workday in a an early hour. Looked up and it was the sky of a beautiful day, lol. I snapped a picture of the blue sky dotted by bright puffy clouds. Posted the shot on Facebook and posted, "How can I be expected to work on a day like this?" After which I jumped on my motorcycle to enjoy the rest of that September day. Ferris has had an influence sure in my life.

[@Capt.Gagan.Boparai]

I wished for the Soundtrack series..finally it’s out..thanks professor..! Edge of forever..Carl Sagan..who was not an Astrologer by an Astrophysicist..!!

[@edryba4867]

Brilliant, Adam.

[@jeraldoverby7611]

Wow! Great show! Thanks! I love this episode S O much! Dream Academy... so underrated! I always play "St Valentine Day" on ... you know... 2-14. DA's verson of Pleasex3 in the museum scene is always so emotional for me and when the Edge of Forever played I was like, oh cool! I have that song! The timing of the lyric to the kiss... perfection! A friend of mine made me a compilation CD and our own version of the FBDO soundtrack, frustrated that there were no soundtrack to that movie. We could never figure WHY oh WHY was there not one? Now we know, so thanks for doing this episode. It's flippin' AWESOME!

[@celinhabr1]

The Dream Academy is fantastic for this Soundtrack. The Edge of Forever ( My favorite in the Soundtrack as well) and their version of Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want are dear to my heart, it always makes me want to cry...