Simple Minds - Don't you forget about me (Drum cover)

Here's a great tune by a great band, played by one of my favourite drummers Mr Mel Gaynor. Please excuse the camera shake in this one. I didn't realize the kick drum was vibrating the tripod enough to cause that.
Thanks
MC

[@5150Reaper]

I like how his drumming is clean. No add on fills. Just like he’s recording for the album.

[@max21ization]

Banksy ha thanks that’s exactly how I approached it😃

[@5150Reaper]

Massimo Campoli 👍🏼 right on brother.

[@drums471]

This comment 1000000%. Spot on drumming!!

[@DV-id6di]

It's called staying in the pocket 😂

[@anonuser1]

totally agree w/ the OP. when i lookup covers for this, there's always some type of extra-ciricular activity going on. this drummer apparently understands that mel gaynor already wrote the part perfect. great cover, very enjoyable to watch..

[@TriptoCo]

Rose's are red Violets are blue I came just for 3:42 Awesome!

[@max21ization]

Haha awesome thank you 😃

[@deckearns]

Yesssssssssssss!! Love it!

[@maxlethe3973]

@@max21ization man I do wish at that 3:42 mark you would have done a bunch of Carter Beauford type ride/high hat interplay. Nice play through though

[@tomdavis6371]

And 3:42 was quite well addressed. LOL

[@peterkaufmann4855]

Lol 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@guilhermealbino8737]

I liked the way the camera vibrates when you hit the bass drum

[@martyniner8893]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@rafasimsim]

+1 😀

[@sarge6870]

Nice job. I always felt the drums never got enough credit in this song.

[@max21ization]

Thanks Mel Gaynors feel is what makes this tune if you ask me😁

[@gfailen]

Massimo Campoli: what a great point of view. I play piano and guitar occasionally, not professional, have a quite good ear, but this is a totally new perspective to me. Thank you for this comment (and for the video of course, great).

[@purple2275]

What?! It’s the drums that are the stand out in this song!

[@BIGNOIDS]

Drummers rarely do.

[@keithbailey5923]

Totally agree

[@sosdeca]

Just trying to figure out why this video has dislikes?? Those haters need to accept the fact that this is some of the best drumming out there!!!!

[@bentleyonbass]

Rudy Salazar YAAAASSSSS!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@aek1928]

Its a 10 from me on the drumming sir!

[@max21ization]

Thank you very much😄

[@franko1174]

@@max21ization brilliant! You should take over from Mel Gaynor!👌👍

[@best-o5573]

I love his facial expressions! That's what you call having fun!

[@max21ization]

Yes sir I always do thanks😀

[@Padicus70]

Sublime. You nailed Mel's chop at 3:46. 10/10. 💯👌

[@robertougaldelopez7074]

3.46 👏👏👍👍👍👍🥁🥁

[@scottk2774]

I love watching drumming videos and this was one of the best I’ve ever watched! That guy freaking nailed it! Sounded perfect!!

[@adampotter5763]

Absolutely amazing, you are extremely talented. I enjoyed every minute of this. 😀👍

[@max21ization]

Adam Potter thanks very much😃

[@ChrisBrownNZ]

Bueno, very well played. 3:45 is one of the greatest drum fills in music - simplicity is perfection.

[@max21ization]

It sure is thanks man

[@rokstar807]

Are you friggin kidding me?!? Fantabulous job, sir! Can picture Bender walking across the football field. 👊

[@max21ization]

Haha thank you sir👍

[@TPToE]

Just brilliant - it's always inspiring to see someone doing something this well and making it look easy.

[@lemmy6782]

Top drummer this guy could walk into any band .👍

[@jdshiels4839]

Brilliant, great talent.

[@max21ization]

😃

[@aliciaallatt4878]

You sir are a drumming GOD!!!!! I wish that I was half the drummer you are. Simple minds should hire you for your next tour. You need to send me your autograph, so I can remember you when you are famous.

[@max21ization]

haha Alicia your the best!!

[@chicaliman760]

Just awesome performance man!! You are a bad ass playing the drums!! Great job! 🤙👌👍

[@tdsafff]

Everytime this song comes on the radio or in the supermarket for the past 30 years I have said to myself damn that is some great drumming - IMO it absolutely is what makes the song great!

[@martyniner8893]

Yup, great song, but without the drums it would be, Meh

[@GP-2000]

I keep coming back to this drum cover. My favorite. Dude has nice energy and mad skills. ❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@janetjagger5752]

Good looking bloke as well..

[@70wdeluca]

You look like your having fun while you are nailing that track. Great job!!

[@darthslagle5979]

I dont know how anyone could give this a thumbs down. It was spot on studio take quality.

[@max21ization]

Thanks Darth maybe it’s the lack of hair😆

[@briangriffiths114]

This is so theraputic that I watched it twice in succession.

[@max21ization]

😄

[@BrianClark23]

YESSSSSS. SO. GOOD. Entire track is spot on. 3:42 was perfect!

[@d.grayson3390]

Love that passion in this man with his drums

[@andrewmcbride5976]

I have never seen a cleaner drum cover of this song ever. Well done. Well well done

[@VostoxVI]

Whoaaaa... I'm sure this would get the Mel Gaynor stamp of approval. This was *_AWESOME._* I always loved the drumming on this song. Classic 80's anthem by Keith Forsey and Simple Minds. This song has been featured in countless events of my life, both in the distant past and present. Here's to it (and *_ALL_* their other great tunes) being a part of future one's too. Top cover here, my friend. Nod in your direction. *_SIMPLE MINDS RULE..._*

[@max21ization]

Thoughtfull Of Tears thank you very much😃

[@hawkeyeted]

Drums are the star of this song and the break at the end of the bridge reminds everyone of this.

[@alistairhastie9382]

I would say, that's was perfection, Awesome .

[@chickenman515]

This is one of my favorite drum songs.

[@max21ization]

😄

[@bc1301]

For non drummers to notice & appreciate the drumming in a song it has to be unique and add something to the song. This would be one of those songs! Nice work.

[@max21ization]

Hey thank you that’s a really nice thing to say. All I try to do is bring a little bit of your style and personality to a song wether it be recorded or live but it’s the song to me that’s always most important 👍

[@stuartmalcolm304]

Best cover of this PERIOD. Exactly as the original, or as near as damn it. AWESOME!

[@max21ization]

Thanks Stuart😃

[@stuartmalcolm304]

@@max21ization I'm using your drum track to re-create the entire song in FL Studio, but I couldn't find one good enough . . . until now - Thank you Massimo!

[@RafaelVarelaPet]

Superb! Great song choice and great performance.

[@bobthrem4540]

You absolutely nail ever aspect of this. The right feel and all the important fills. While this song's hook is very catchy, I've always been convinced it was Mel's monster groove that took it over the top and made it an all-time 80's great.

[@spookybuz7803]

So pleased by all the comments here. The drum parts on this track are so underrated and I agree they're what makes the song so memorable. I've been playing this track for over 20 years, and embarrassingly I've noticed that my practiced flik flak open hi hats that build up to the laa, la la la laa's need work! Excellent work, sir :)

[@max21ization]

Thank you sir👍 I appreciate all the feedback😃

[@Bishop472]

Your hired. 👍

[@rayduck6300]

Just perfect dude. Awesome job.

[@austinraftery9304]

That was a brilliant drum cover. Don't you forget about me is such an underrated classic

[@jaygill5582]

Not if you grew up in the 80s

[@wiley666]

3:46 one of my favorite drum breaks EVER. Nailed it man!!

[@max21ization]

Kevin W hey thanks👍👍

[@wiley666]

That was also groovy as hell. Awesome job!

[@max21ization]

Kevin W groove is in the heart🤘 thanks man😃

[@RICK-te3qh]

Thats what we bottom end guys call shot for shot. So tight, super precice. Awesome work.

[@clevelandaeromotive]

Superb job! Great Tom hit there in the bridge.

[@seizethedayandlive]

Fantastic; love this song. When I was a kid, I thought playing the drums was the easiest thing until I saw a real drummer playing and my jaw hit the floor! Ha! Ha!

[@klepernepomuceno5081]

Maaaassa! Simples, direto, sem firula, com força, mandando bala nos pratos, cadenciado, bacaaaaana, mestre! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@0flan]

wow. great drumming. I'm nearly crying it's so good.

[@max21ization]

Eugene Flanagan oh man thank you😃 that’s awesome buddy and it is a beautiful track afterall👍

[@0flan]

@@max21ization I play but nothing like you. you made it look easy. fantastic.

[@max21ization]

Eugene Flanagan haha it never feels easy but I guess I’m such a calm guy it shows that way😀

[@Pabz2030]

@3:50 ...Nailed it and your face shows you know it. That is what I call top band drumming...no showboating no unneccessary frills and crap, just quality in the pocket playing. 10/10

[@aerodaan]

Classic and pure. Well done!

[@carloslargaespada6051]

This fella nailed it!!! Specially at 3:45!

[@mikesayers5157]

If I was the drummer, I would have let out a huge YEAH after nailing the drum break at 3.46. Good job Sir. 👍👌👊

[@max21ization]

😆 thanks

[@MagicIse]

I loved the camera shake. It made it feel like the energy was pumping. Awesome dude.

[@rogerleemeyzindi2979]

Great Job Massimo Mel GAYNOR would be proud of you!

[@massimocampoli375]

Roger Lee Meyzindi haha thanks I’ve always loved his style👍

[@michaeljohn2029]

Quality mate....Not a beat missed... Spot on...... I was waiting for the big snare frenzy 3/4 through and you nailed it..WOW !! Hats off bud..

[@discobiscuit6849]

Exceptionally tight drumming Sir, Mel Gaynor I am sure would be impressed with your performance. 👏👏

[@max21ization]

😃

[@best-o5573]

Freaking awesome! I always loved this song's drumming! Greatly done Sir!

[@max21ization]

😃

[@steveknight8046]

One of my all time favourite drums sections in a song! The Christmas advert for Argos this year in the UK is brilliant!

[@max21ization]

Steve Knight Yes I’ve seen it, terrific commercial 👍

[@steveknight8046]

@@max21ization makes me want to buy a drum set for both myself and my son! Lol!

[@stukatz3903]

Bravvvvvvvvvvvisssssimo!

[@max21ization]

grazie Stu Katz!!!

[@montellgriffin1851]

Well executed. Mr. Mel George Gaynor would be proud.

[@max21ization]

Montell Griffin 😃

[@johngunter4057]

Absolutely great job sir

[@MyGrumpy72]

The best performance about this song in the web...perfect

[@DirtboxJams]

yes! "don’t you" is the very first song i play while learning the drums, thanks a lot for your very descriptive video! the basic rhythms and fills come across very well. so... let’s get it on! ;) best wishes!

[@paleshelter4002]

a great example of less is more..great job !

[@max21ization]

Thanks😃

[@mddprock]

Amazing! One of the best drummers!

[@max21ization]

😃

[@caesardifranco3648]

Fantastico ! I didn't realize how much the drums played such a big part in this great song. Awesome talent !

[@max21ization]

Thank you yes 👍

[@drumstixx5326]

You nailed this song dude! Love this band, exceptional cover!

[@max21ization]

Thank you 😃

[@martinmcginn8266]

Brilliant. Better than the original because I can really hear the nuances of the drums. Superb.

[@max21ization]

I know what you mean👍 Those accents in his playing are what I enjoy most about this drum groove. I appreciate it, thanks for watching 😃

[@paknotaris7518]

Absolutely fantastic and, to my understanding, 100% faithful to the original. No room for nonsensical fills. Brilliant job. A real gem and an inspiration for every drummer worth his/her salt. Bravo!

[@lutonbusdriver2315]

Brilliant! Only someone with absolutely no sense at all would thumbs down this.

[@jeanjerome8322]

Joy to see someone enjoying their work. Great to see.

[@max21ization]

😃

[@ticousa]

Beautifully done ✅!!! Best cover ever .👏🏼👍🏼🥁

[@777jones]

I remember in art class in the 90s I didn’t know much about music but the final section is such righteous show boating I tried to bring the other kids attention to the drumming there. It’s a perfect song.

[@fernandobernardodesouzanet9512]

Very, very, very good!! Congratulations from Brazil!

[@max21ization]

Thank you my friend😃

[@strungth666]

one of my all time fave drum trackz. outstanding.

[@max21ization]

😄

[@liammalcolm]

Awesome drumming. Hits the cymbals like he hates em’.

[@max21ization]

truckinhell haha yes that’s true😆 David Grohl always says hit your drums like they owe you money😂

[@ignatiusnoirant8174]

@@max21ization hell yeah ✊

[@MrTrollHunter]

Awesome, great performance. More videoes like this please, I get inspired to pick up drumming again..

[@garyyoung2320]

No apology necessary , Enjoyed your snappy drumming YOU ROCK Bro.Thank's for sharing.

[@max21ization]

Thank you👍

[@GarrettWorcester]

This is one of the reasons I love videos like this: I thought there was way more drum fills in this song, especially after the breakdown... nope. I just heard them in my head, apparently!

[@bentleyonbass]

Cliff Smith It’s just because that one fill is so epic. 😂🤟🏼

[@max21ization]

Cliff Smith yup that’s about it Of course live you could always add a little bit of improvisation Thanks😄

[@W4RD1N8ER]

Great cover! I will add this to my drum playlist when I'm banging on mine. Fantastic playing!

[@cheezypeez]

Great job..I’m sure Mel would approve.

[@nojnoj3069]

Totally awesome!.. Great time keeping. Especially nice hihat work....Nice cymbals, nice drum's.......I really enjoyed that....had to sub.

[@max21ization]

Thank you😃

[@r1bayside276]

Man that was fkn siiiiickkkkk 👍😍☺️ I like the grin on your face too 🤘👌

[@max21ization]

Haha yes thank you I do that a lot 😄😄

[@davidkastin4240]

Very nicely done sir. Most certainly one of my favorite drumming songs

[@noisyboy5529]

Great drum cover!!! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 Love this song!!

[@valerioyou]

Bellissima esecuzione !!... Oltretutto é una delle canzoni che amo in assoluto!!

[@max21ization]

😃

[@TheTheunrl]

Love it! And you even nailed my favorite bit at 3:46 till 3:49. I am not a drummer (play guitar), but this song is one of my favorite drum performances and very well covered by u.

[@anilram3680]

Great job.. one of the songs that got me into drumming.. you NAILED IT!!

[@Igor_Vinicius]

Ultra solid and in the pocket. Great job!

[@blondjesus221]

Bravo, molto bravo 👍

[@max21ization]

👍

[@bennysh]

When I grow old I want to be just like you. And I'm 46 :)

[@max21ization]

Haha really😂😂😂

[@djek1976]

I agree... almost 44 now... is it still an option to take lessons? Not fit at the moment and have Bechterew. But i love music and like to express it myself... the best remedie and medicine know to mankind. Don't you forget about me... in reply that is 😉

[@ericlozen9631]

Great Job ~ I was a high school senior when this was released. I also saw The Breakfast Club a few times in the theater. Both were so popular. For awhile it was nearly impossible not hear it on the FM Dial.

[@dsgalaxymodels4632]

Awrsome job man

[@leighbakeruk]

Nice job. Great live drum sound too

[@jeffbaker7625]

Lea slaven fuck u ugly bitch

[@jeffbaker7625]

U will never be a baker.bitch u still dreaming

[@r1bayside276]

I like how the camera moves in time with the bass drum. That way we can see when your hitting it 👍

[@ErikT3]

Well done. The epitome of 80"s songs

[@oldskoolmusicnostalgia]

I came to enjoy the drumming and was also able to enjoy the shirt of the Azzurri :) complimenti amico

[@JohnC-zm2qo]

Awesome playing bud !! As always !

[@max21ization]

Thanks Gianni!

[@nofineprint58]

I would play bass with you anytime great job Massimo

[@massimocampoli375]

PAUL DASTI thanks Paul!

[@peterdaly9989]

One of my favourite songs!! Absolutely brilliant mate 👍👍

[@christopherirwin2451]

This is fantastic! Thanks so much for this.

[@Upstairsforpete]

The drumming on this track is superb, Mel nails it everytime live...but great job....

[@max21ization]

Thank you😃 Mel is the man👍

[@Upstairsforpete]

Thank you ...Seahawks UK Supporters Club...Go Hawks.. Go Mel

[@elisabetelessa9536]

Perfeito!Show!

[@xreconusmc3156]

MEL GAYNOR IN DAH HOUSE 😳

[@bobsloan694]

Great timing and sound. Thank you for posting.

[@max21ization]

thanks!