🎵 SIMPLE MINDS "Don't You (Forget About Me)" REACTION

This is our first time listening to Simple Minds. We checked out Don't You Forget About Me during our Movie Songs live stream.
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[@alexdrummer2175]

Every decade has a song or two that strongly identifies that decade. This is definitely the song of the '80s!

[@hmpz36911]

Yeah you might be right about that. Isn't this in like every other John Hughes film?

[@oreally8605]

80's were the best time to grow 💕 up and be born in....

[@mr_dill_pickle5242]

This one and "Your Love" by the Outfield.

[@justpassingthrough3657]

I would say Thomas Dolby- She Blinded Me With Science was a bigger iconic 80s song, IMO

[@ShaunHensley]

@@justpassingthrough3657 That was always considered more of a novelty song, it was popular for a brief time compared to this song

[@pietergreveling]

It's the end credit song from the movie The Breakfast Club (1985), one of the best 80's classics and my favourite teenage movie ever and it's as relevant today, as it was back then! 👌🏼🥰 Definitely check it out, if you haven't seen it yet! ✌🏼

[@gideonborean6433]

If you haven't seen this movie yet.......... are you even from planet earth????

[@Petestanton]

Love that movie, sums up High School perfectly

[@rhoetusochten4211]

Lex was all, "this song is like high school." Lol

[@mibesto8039]

Not every song has a riff and not every riff is a guitar. 🤣🤣 But every song you review is a blast. Love you both!!! 😁✌🏼♥️♥️

[@PHFJR62]

The apartment complex in the background that you can see, I lived there at the time. The school that it was filmed in was not used as a school anymore at that time. The State Police owned the school and had training classes there. This school was located in Des Plaines, IL, about a 1/2 hour from downtown Chicago.

[@Frostrazor]

This song is an anthem to us 80s kids. Anyone who was someone back then, saw The Breakfast Club multiple times. One of THE most celebrated movies of the 80s by teens and young adults in the mid 80s. it's a triumphant feel good song that any of us can perfectly see to this day the "loser" of the club finally getting the girl and thrusting his fist in the air under the field goal post on the football field as the credits roll - and this song blaring away. So wonderfully done. Most of John Hughes (RIP) films back then gave us those moments, but is the among the most cherished moments of them all, and this song reminds us of that amazing feel good moment of the movie. This movie was not just something to watch - it was a right of passage for us. There are very few songs as or more captivating in nostalgia to us 80s peeps than this song. As for the movie - it's still relevant today - featuring an eclectic group of teens each with an archetypal trope of their role in the school (jock, rebel, prom queen, spaz-freak, nerd), and how they are forced to spend a day together on a weekend in detention. Heartfelt, funny, philosophical, and celebratory.

[@seandobson6221]

I still rock this one and all of the Brat Pack. Weird Science, St Elmo’s Fire, Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful, 16 Candles. I grew up with the Brat Pack. I feel like I was learning life from these, people I thought were kids at the time, but they were in their 20s already. But it is still really nostalgic.

[@sferrin2]

This and Head Over Heels and Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears.

[@christopherharper9932]

yup! saw the Breakfast Club at the movies and made me a Simple Minds fan forever!

[@aha3885]

God bless John Hughes.

[@kevinmitchell4018]

dude.u just nailed it!!! wow! I couldn't have said it better.i wz 16 wen ths movie came out & wz into hard-core punk.i hated everything mainstream, but this song still takes me right back to 1985 every time I hear it.a great time it wz too

[@jaknazryth2488]

This song as much a part of "The Breakfast Club" as the Script itself. It is about kids who have almost nothing in common, who would normally not be friends, being forced into school detention with each other, where they all must learn from each other. By the end of detention they become "friends for a day", but at the end of the movie, the question remains.... once they are back among their friends and social cliques, will they still be friends the next day at school? "Will you walk on by, or will you call my name?" is literally the question the song asks... the next day they see each other in the hallways of their school. In a way, this movie was revisited in the from of "Jumanji, Welcome to the Jungle" a couple years ago. "Welcome to the Jungle" basically took everything from the breakfast club but placed it in a fantasy/magical video game setting. The wider question is this. Once you become friends with someone not in your peer group, will you acknowledge your new friends in the presence of your current/old friends. Or will you walk away and pretend not to know them? Peer pressure can force you to do some dumb things. "The Breakfast Club"... Great life lesson.

[@shawnk7832]

We didn't talk in detention, unless we wanted more detention... 🤣

[@FastHatTrick]

Post Gen X sees this movie as a tired motif, what they failed to realize, is that this was the FIRST movie to truly speak truth to its audience. It said all the things we couldnt say. It was the first one. There have been dozens since its release, but this was the first.

[@mattslupek7988]

Yep. That scene when Brian, the brain (Anthony Michael Hall) asked, “What’s gonna happen to us on Monday? I mean, I consider you guys my friends. I’m not wrong, am I?” I’ve said several times that every high school kid should HAVE to watch this movie, so they can learn how and how not to treat each other. I’d also suggest that every first-time parent-to-be watch it so they know what NOT to do when raising their kids.

[@rufioquin2406]

I think it was first In “The Breakfast Club” … the classic 80s coming of age film

[@paulb4604]

Breakfast Club is a must watch classic. I saw it in the theather a few years ago and it was still awesome.

[@frankiek2269]

@the world has fallen Yes. Definitely not first. Hell, it was even a major point in the first Pitch Perfect movie (

[@Flip4910]

pretty sure they wrote this song for the movie yeah they did it really really quickly if i'm not mistaken

[@warragamba1977]

Love watching Lex’s reactions to these songs, her unbridled joy jumps from the screen. My wife and I met at 15 and in those days neither family had a house phone, so wrote to each other.....51 years later we are approaching our 49th wedding anniversary. She still has all those letters and they will be handed down to our daughter. Stay safe guys and much love from Australia.

[@bluebird3281]

Congrats !

[@nathansnider6525]

We are all safe in Idaho, no mandates, no lock downs, no masks, and life is normal. It sounds like you guys down under are becoming a communist country. Hope I am wrong. I have always loved the spirit of Australia...hope you can get it together down there. Dont give up!

[@markvanderstelt8999]

@@nathansnider6525 what the hell about what he said has to do with the virus ? another nut job trumpet who makes like nothing is happening. haha 309,314 cases of covid in idaho but ya all is well there.

[@Frank75288]

Are Brad and Lex a couple ? If they are I can't see it lasting , he is so dull

[@nathansnider6525]

@@markvanderstelt8999 Let's go Brandon!

[@benshafer5198]

This was the main theme song for The Breakfast Club (1985). An iconic, generational movie for Gen Xers. Simple Minds are an excellent 80's new wave band. You may want to try Alive and Kicking or Promised You a Miracle next. ✌

[@freebirdtony]

Nice suggestions. Btw, I'm a late Baby Boomer, and many of us were attracted to the movie. With 1982 being the last high school graduation year for Boomers and the movie was released in '85.

[@Itelkner]

I graduated '85 - and this song was almost the whole soundtrack of that time by itself - if one song could sum up that time.

[@benshafer5198]

@@freebirdtony '82 graduate here, so I can relate lol

[@freebirdtony]

@@benshafer5198 I'm '80

[@freebirdtony]

@@Itelkner That's pretty cool.

[@leannmiller7153]

I’m 68 and still love this song and The Breakfast Club. We had several movie nights, over the years, with our kids and extended family. It really teaches about cliques, stereotyping, and the social hierarchy of society. The message is still relevant.

[@Itelkner]

That movie is brilliant!

[@wadeputerbaugh9633]

We actually watched this movie in sociology! To learn about social hierarchy and cliques

[@clydeotoole7663]

The song is about the movie, where very different students who have nothing in common spend a day together in detention and bond, becoming friends and realizing things about each other they never knew or considered. The lyrics are asking will we still be friends when the next school day begins or will we revert to our clicks and ignore each other as though we don't exist, despite the bond and friendship we've realized. It's a fantastic movie, funny and fun yet with a deep message that every generation experiences.

[@nealm6764]

Also the song was shopped to Bryan Ferry, Billy Idol and the Fixx before finally landing with Simple minds, who thought it would be "a forgettable song from a forgettable movie". It ended up being their biggest hit.

[@thomaswhite7783]

The Breakfast Club.

[@Kaddywompous]

Don’t mess with the bull, young man. You’ll get the horns.

[@zoegartham312]

@@Kaddywompous Do you want another? Do you?

[@vegasviking86]

@@thomaswhite7783 love how they put down alllll that and never mentioned the movie title 🤦‍♂️

[@Cadinho93]

🎶Don't you forget about me…🎶 This song is iconic in "The Breakfast Club" (1985) 🎥🤘

[@wesalker3479]

Brad, I feel so bad for you. You try so hard to understand the songs and, Lex just gets it, right off the bat. Every time. It's a gift.

[@davidcox30004]

Lex has an uncanny ability to get what songs were about in the time they came out. Much love to you guys.

[@johnharrid5729]

Some people feel the music others just hear it

[@JD-eq4dp]

I find this fellow hard work. An over thinker and looks for the 'deep meaning' in everything. He'll do better if he was to cheer up !

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

@@johnharrid5729 Exactly!, That's what I always say, I think it's a gift, something some people are born with👍✌️

[@davidnardiello4103]

There's a reason why Brad & Lex are at the top for music reaction videos; you can't beat the "Feels vs reals" dynamic they got 🔥

[@wheresatari668]

Yeah, this is from the 80's classic film called The Breakfast Club. This is the third vid of yours I've watched recently that had songs from movies you all should definitely watch. The Breakfast Club, Young Guns 2 (start with Young Guns first, though), and The Lost Boys. Not a bad start if you all were to start a movie reaction channel. I would also recommend Heat and The Usual Suspects. Two amazing movies with great casts and one story that will make your head explodeXD Those are just some of my personal favorites, though. Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings if you want fantasy. There are way too many great works of art out there to begin to put a big list together, so I'll let other commentors go from there if you all decide to do it.

[@JM-fi6ce]

I've suggested movie reactions, they replied it's a ton of time and work, they would know best, although I would enjoy it.

[@jdl619]

Both young guns soundtracks are legendary two of my all time favorite movies I never get tired of watching either I'm an 80's kid for sure.

[@wheresatari668]

@@jdl619 Yeah. Young Guns is one of my favorite as well. My Aunt used to let us skip school at Her house and She had all the best 80's stuff. Young Guns, Predator, Terminator and the list goes on and on. I saw it there first and it has been up high on my personal favorites list ever since. Emilio was just a perfect choice for Billy and he killed it.

[@jdl619]

@@wheresatari668 I would watch young guns with my mom every time it came on TV my friends would be like What you doing s I'm learning & having a good time.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

Probably one of the most nostalgic songs for me and those that grew up in the 80s. Fond memories, teen angst, high school, and The Breakfast Club.

[@johnmcdermid6896]

Now your talking, from my country Scotland what a fantastic band, waterfront, alive and kicking, Belfast child, up on the catwalk, sanctify yourself, just for starters...

[@lumpyfishgravy]

What a song. What a movie! Simple Minds were one of Scotland's biggest bands, successfully rising from [what was to be known as] Indie to Stadium Rock status.

[@paulsmith2516]

Simple Minds were NOTHING to do with Indie music, at all. Indie is a genre or term that refers to the fact that the band are signed to an independent record label like Rough Trade or Food or Creation with no affiliation to the major labels like EMI, Columbia and the like. Simple Minds were most definitely a major label middle of the road pop band.

[@joemachine4714]

@@paulsmith2516

[@dcanmore]

@@paulsmith2516 you do know this song came after their seventh album, right? First three albums were released on Zoom Records from Edinburgh. Simple Minds were born from a punk band Johnny and the Self-Abusers and released a record on Chiswick Records in 1977. They split up and two members reformed as Simple Minds a year later, Bruce Findlay (owner of Zoom) became their manager and they signed a three album deal with his label. The Changeling (1980) kzbin.info/www/bejne/enqvZ2OoeNSCbrs Food became part of EMI (1994) and Creation was sold to Sony (1992).

[@ijcunningham7873]

They where from the punk era, they was called Johnny and he self abusers, before Simple Minds ;)

[@sandymiller3577]

The only movie I remember with this song is called The Breakfast Club. It played at the very end of the movie. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out 👍

[@vorbis4860]

I feel like Lex perfectly described both this song and that movie in a way. They're paired together so well.

[@sandymiller3577]

@@vorbis4860 I agree!

[@11johnjs]

Classic Movie!

[@1992WLK]

Easy A made a very on the nose reference/use of the song.

[@MrRezRising]

After TBC, there was no way to top that. I've only seen it in Family Guy, when they did a TBC bit.

[@harveybojangle475]

The keyboards used in this song give it a very 80's sound. A "riff" is a short, repeated phrase and doesn't have to just be from a guitar. So, most every song has them in one form or another.

[@FightingTorque411]

Yes, though one would assume it's a guitar unless you specify "keyboard riff" or the like. Could also be called a "hook", or in classical music (stretching my memories of high school here) a repeating phrase is an "ostinato".

[@rhondamcbath6279]

Yeah, most definitely, and I do agree. Most people, even the ones who are closely involved with "you know, the dude that makes all the magic happen with every thing to do with a songs sound effects?" That guy on the mixing boards, his job is to place those little riffs throughout the entire song!! Yep, that's the ticket fo show!! LOL 😎

[@rhondamcbath6279]

@@FightingTorque411 I love it!! You just hit it right on the nail, or note in this case... 🎶

[@marctoad]

@@FightingTorque411 riffs are really common in jazz, on any instrument, just to throw that in there too

[@leftcoaster67]

Don't ask me why. I still think the singer has a very Morrison like voice.

[@terrys8690]

The drumming is masterful, one of my favorite 80s tunes.

[@mofosoto]

Lex rockin out. Brad: "I must stare at screen with confused face"

[@ninawildr4207]

Yeah he looks like Worf

[@slake9727]

He looks constipated

[@markharris1125]

@@ninawildr4207 Is there any Klingon opera on KZbin?

[@alexmarin4245]

One of the best 80's songs! GREAT DRUMS! I LOVE SIMPLE MINDS

[@keithferris9574]

The fill coming back in is iconic

[@_Shadoh_]

Lol, this song basically IS the 80s and sounds like it. Love it forever!

[@MusicFan1977]

This is Simple Minds' most well known song in America (thanks in large part to The Breakfast Club), but they have a lot of other songs that were very good which were hits in the U.K. and here in Canada, particularly on the albums "New Gold Dream", "Sparkle In The Rain" and "Sons and Fascination". Definitely worth a deeper dive.

[@PastLifeVillian]

Alive and Kicking

[@chriswildhaber35]

Great movie, and song.

[@chasingbirds3073]

I graduated high school the year this song and the movie The Breakfast Club came out in 1985. For me it is so nostalgic for my high school years. Takes me right back every time I hear it. And Lex, I kept in touch with high school friends for years after graduation by writing letters. At least until the late 90's when email became more popular.

[@jeffreekoch9298]

You got it! This was '80s, late '80s. I was a young child at the time. Generation X anthem. It was on a popular movie, Breakfast Club. Watch the musical video later! Simple Minds were good, reminded me of U2, Inxs, The Church, etc. Is this rock? Yes. It's New Wave, post-punk, alternative, dance rock. 🕺 Yall hear the synths, good drums, light guitars and bouncy bass guitars? It's there. Lol. "Alive and Kicking" is another good one from this band.

[@Itelkner]

Ahh...what a great song! This thing was everywhere around the time I graduated HS.

[@sambosr]

For me this about my friend Ray. An older gay bartender at a punk club I worked at in the late 80's. He was a wonderful human being. The absolute nicest human. He died of AID'S in 89. He was loved by many. This was the first song played at the club after his funeral. Still makes me cry.

[@bridgetharrison103]

May he shine on and be dancing forever sorry for loss

[@e.l.norton]

This song WAS high school. People of that generation can't hear this and not be taken right back to that time. It's one of the songs that makes you FEEL16 again every time you hear it. It's a time machine, man.

[@WolfFX13]

80's pop music was very experimental, it strayed from the common musical structure and played around with new instruments such as Synthesizers. This was part of 'the second British wave' around '82 when we were flooded with obscure British bands, the genre was mostly called 'New Wave' almost a Punk/Pop. The term 'Rock' applies to so many forms and sub-genres... according to radio stations even Rap is considered 'Rock', so especially when dealing with 80's music, don't even bother with labels. 80's music is an Iceberg and you guys have about enough ice to fill a glass so far. There is soooo much to see still. Makes me think of Pinhead from Hellraiser saying 'we have such wonders to show you'...

[@rychenrollinc.3846]

I was in this movie. I played Claire's ear ring 💍 😩

[@shinerdrinker9249]

I laughed out loud right with you when Lex said "I guess I've like heard it in the movies." This song is TOTALLY about high school. We've been wired to feel that way about this song by John Hughes and his 80s movies.

[@JMulvy]

Simple Minds was considered New Wave, which were mostly the late 70s - early 80s. Think Flock of Seagulls, Eurythmics, Soft Cell, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, New Order, Tears for Fears, and Culture Club to some extent. Simple Minds is also from Glasgow (a lot of people do not realize that) and I chop up their unique sound to their ethnic background because you see it in a lot of international bands. A very unique and interesting sound that deviates from the accepted formula but becomes a hit and can still be classified in one genre or another, kinda like what Ghost did when they first came to the states. VEry different from all the hair metal and pop rock that is synonymous with the 80s decade. People forget the hey days of the drum machine, synthesizers and keyboards, or even key-tar.

[@GothicDude-mu5qf]

Most bands in the 80s had guitarists and bassists that plugged their instruments into synthesizers for reverb, frigger effects as well as experimenting with new electronic sounds especially in a lot of the New Wave hits on the radio that was popular at the time.

[@dextercarmichael2753]

More like this: Psychedelic Furs, Echo and the Bunnymen, even Roxy Music!

[@OronOfMontreal]

One of the great New Wave bands, definitely. My favourite Simple Minds song is "New Gold Dream '81, '82, '83, '84". It has a heavy, driving beat that makes you want to Move.

[@mokospoko]

Riffs, when employed in funk, R&B, Pop & Hip Hop will mostly be found in the bass line. Riffs are defined as a 1to4 bar repetitive phrase that has the role of driving the song and instilling a catching affect. Can occur with any instrument. For example the bass line in Billy Jean is a riff in of itself

[@CygnusXII]

I have the entire Breakfast Club Soundtrack burnt into my brain. It's a perfect collection of music .

[@terryvittitow6362]

It's at the end of The Breakfast Club as the credits are rolling.

[@seandobson6221]

This song is in literally one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIES! I grew up in the 80s so I grew up with the Brat Pack. I love the entire group and all of the movies they were in at the time.

[@creativitycell]

Simple Minds & Depeche Mode were my two equal fave bands as a teen in the 1980s, rest of World caught up with how great Simple Minds were through this song! It became one of the monster 1980s tune through the iconic teen movie about teen outsiders "The Breakfst Club". Turned Simple Minds from an alternative synth band into a massive global band with countless great songs and albums, all if which I have on original vinyl. Check out the epic emotional masterpiece "Belfast Child". This band are just awesome live, legendary concerts all around the World. Their first two earlier largely unknown 70s industrial synth albums as they found and developed their sound are incredible. But for me their classic New Gold Dream album is a total masterpiece if listened to as a whole, every track is amazing. Unique band, Unique sounds through out 70/80/90s! And cracked America! Which is rare for British/Scottish bands. 🙏👏😎

[@Quadrant14]

Been listening to Simple Minds since 1977 when they first started, a brilliant band, and LIVE they are increadible

[@youravgjoe42]

This is my favorite of the 80s new wave pop songs. Iconic. Always makes me happy when I hear it. Brad, I saw your head bopping and your body swaying a bit to this, and Alex you were really getting your groove on! Thanks for the great content.

[@1TonyNash]

My old favourite band. Their first ever song I heard was Love Song in 1981, I was 16 years old. My first album of theirs was New Gold Dream and I played the heck out of it, such a warm tonal balanced bass filled album. I saw them 4 times live, loved it each time. They were touted as being of the best live bands in their day. I've actually never watched The Breakfast Club but heard many times people mention the song was in the film. :-)

[@woodch]

That pre-outtro drum fill... Damn, that's solid as hell every time I hear it. The drums overall are so killer on this track-- in an era when drum machines were all the rage, this performance really shows off what a great drummer and engineer can bring to a song. Haven't heard a computer that can play like that yet.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Loved all the Second British Invasion synth-pop bands of the 1980s! Simple Minds also had a big hit in the U.S. with "Alive and Kicking."

[@FUBAR1986]

The drumming is perfect in this song.. Once again Lex gets it right ... The Breakfast Club features this song at the end... Great movie about high school and life's trials.

[@mattslupek7988]

“The Breakfast Club” features it in the beginning (along with the extended version) as well. They play the extended version in the intro, during Brian’s monologue/reading the letter to Vernon.

[@jerilynbowler6321]

This was in The Breakfast Club. It’s a classic 80’s movie. You should check it out. I was bopping with you, Lexi!

[@jimpalmieri1049]

This song is definitely the soundtrack to all of us in Generation X.

[@ryancassano7689]

Love it. I was in middle school when Breakfast Club came out and it shaped my youth forever. Alive and Kicking is also on my list, another Simple Minds gem.

[@jaknazryth2488]

Lex... you would have LOVED growing up in the 80's! I did! :) Long Live the Breakfast Club! This song kicks in during the final scene of the movie... where Judd Nelson walks towards the camera with a triumphant fist in the air! Great song, great vibes, great memories, great movie!!!

[@mattslupek7988]

It’s in the beginning, too. They play the extended version during Brian’s (the brain’s) monologue/ reading the letter to Vernon in the intro.

[@PhilippoDan]

Simple Minds was such a great band back then. For me at least. Still get chills when Belfast Child comes on. On a lighter note, Alive and Kicking was a huge hit for them too. That song always takes me straight back to the 80's when I close my eyes.

[@praapje]

Simple Minds started out as a punk band and this is noticeable on their first album (1979). Four albums after that they were pretty experimental and dabbled in all sorts of genres until their big breakthrough album New Gold Dream (1982). After that they went synth pop and peaked in the mid 80s with hits like Don´t You, Alive and Kicking and All the Things She Said. After that they remained pop, but got more experimetal again with more rock.

[@mikeaube8172]

From The Breakfast Club back in 1985, great film!

[@NeonNights80]

A RIFF is often a short melody or tune, often played by the rhythm section or solo instruments and RIFFS often form the basis or accompaniment of a musical composition, piece or song. As well as being a short series of notes (a melody or tune), a RIFF can also be a chord pattern, a bass line or musical phrase.

[@joeypadgett7895]

The RIFF is the drum beat in this song ( doon-katack-doon-doon, doon-doon-katack-doon-doon )

[@JeromeDukes]

There were many "coming of age" movies during the 80's that used interchangeable actors. This song is from "The Breakfast Club". Other similar movies were "St Elmo's Fire, The Outsiders, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, Some Kind of Wonderful". St. Elmo's Fire is probably my favorite from those movies and the theme song by John Parr "Man in Motion" is probably my favorite song as well.

[@escapingreality3306]

Yup, they called those actors the Brat Pack.

[@JeromeDukes]

@@escapingreality3306 Facts, love it.

[@epstiensbedsheetnecktie9212]

You forgot Ferris Buehlers day off

[@JeromeDukes]

@@epstiensbedsheetnecktie9212 Actually, I was thinking of adding FB but he wasn't part of the Brat Pack.

[@epstiensbedsheetnecktie9212]

@@JeromeDukes fair enough. It just was another generation defining masterpiece.

[@avanoosterhout8397]

Simple Minds were reluctant to record this song when they were offered it. They wanted to be known for their self-written songs. The director of the movie The Breakfast Club (a timeless masterpiece, btw) was a fan of the band and was so persistant that they let him talk them into it. Thinking that it would be 'just another song, somewhere hidden in the movie', they went into the studio. Little did they know that John Hughes was going to use the song as the end song, the last thing ppl would hear before leaving the theatre. It turned out to be one of their biggest selling songs.

[@preachervideo]

The riff is that three cord progression that you keep hearing over and over.

[@stevemd6488]

Great song, the drummer is the star, propels the song

[@roca7108]

You should try another hit band from the 80's: O.M.D ( orchestral maneouvres in the dark) - Behind the wheel; - Electricity; - Joan of Arc ; - Enola Gay, etc.. really one of the pioneers in their genre.

[@thomas9079]

Awesome! Never have I heard this song with headphones before. I played this four times in a row. Thanks very much for sharing! I hope you and your dear families have a wonderful year!

[@lovedc4ever678]

One of the greatest bands of all time ever! Everyone knows this song but I was listening to band for a years before this song came out and have listened to them for years and years after. Finally got blessed enough to see them live in 2018 after over 35 years of loving their music.

[@tc71]

Drums are soooo on point in this song.

[@markstromberg1148]

I did not go through ALL the comments, but the drum fills in this song, particularly those in the middle, are iconic, memorable and fun!

[@andyscott5277]

Love it when the ride kicks in at the end 👍🏼

[@chrishildebrand1836]

This song takes me right back to college as I graduated in 1985. Song is so awesome and the singing is just fabulous! I want to go back to the music of the 80's.

[@christianninsananda9626]

Quick trivia... it was written for Billy Idol to sing for the movie the Breakfast Club (1985)... but he was too busy to do it, so they found a singer who sounded like him to sing it.

[@boki1693]

Main song from a coming of age 1980's movie about several young kids and future movie stars in real life, spending a saturday in detention together and discovering things about themselves. Also, the lead singer was married to the lead singer from the Pretenders, Chrissie Hines for some time. The Pretenders were a much much bigger female led group than Simple Minds. Simple Minds was a little bit more than a 1 hit wonder.

[@Derry_Aire]

A one hit wonder in the USA but they had multiple hits in Europe and Asia. And it's Chrissie Hynde not Hines.

[@PjRjHj]

Simple minds were huge. Far from one hit wonders. I you think that, then you're missing out.

[@James-hd6ez]

From 1979 to 1982 simple minds put out 6 albums all in 3 short years and apart from their first one which was a bit nieve and scatty the next five were truly amazing..then for some reason they went from music artistry to stadium rock around 1984 and lost that experimental magic and beauty.most uk fans of the band around that time were shocked at the huge change of direction in the band who went from a ground breaking group to a bombastic stadium band intent on breaking the American Market. And even though they made a lot of money and had big hits around the world a lot of the early fans believe that the original band members of simple minds which consisted Of five members now down to two were true pioneers of electronic ambient new wave music in the uk back in those early years.if I had to recommend one album to buy it would probably be empires and dance then get the others from that time period.

[@danjohnson2986]

Lex. Add “Breakfast Club” to you movie list.

[@MRoyClark]

Neither "riffs" - nor Rock music - are strictly built around guitars. In fact, the term comes from Jazz music, where guitars are often in the background. There are definitely brass riffs, synth riffs, fiddle riffs, piano riffs, flute riffs, organ riffs, banjo riffs, and vocal riffs. A riff can be whistled or played on harmonica. Almost anything can be a riff. A riff is basically just a repetitive, rhythmic musical part, and this song has a few. They just aren't played on guitar. The main riff this song is known for is the synth chords that play counterpoint against the vocals in the chorus (between "don't you" and "forget about me"). The "hey hey, hey hey! ooh oh!" vocal intro and bridge part counts as a riff but could also be called a hook. The terms are often used interchangeably, and their definitions overlap. But riffs tend to be more forceful and rhythmic while hooks are usually more melodic or playful. And the term "riff" is usually used more when discussing Jazz, Country, Bluegrass, Metal, Punk, Indie and other Rock genres, while "hook" is the term more often used in chart Pop, Disco, Electronic Music, and Hip-Hop. Genre-wise, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985/US#1, UK#7) can be filed a few different ways. In the US, it would probably be called New Wave, Dance Rock, Alternative, or even Goth. Simple Minds were a Scottish Postpunk/New Pop band who were huge in the UK for years before this gave them their mainstream US breakthrough. Starting out in the late 70s, their earlier stuff was more Art Rock (David Bowie, Kate Bush, Roxy Music) oriented and synth-heavy, but "Don't You" paired them with Keith Forsey, the producer and arranger behind Billy Idol's US crossover successes. The resultant style used muscular Rock drumming and galloping Rock bass to anchor their more artsy, esoteric tendencies. Jim Kerr's vocal remains the most Art Rock element, but it somehow works. The band absolutely hated this song (lots of bands hate their biggest hit) and in the UK it's just one of a dozen or so major Simple Minds hits, but here in the US, it's their most memorable song, and one of just a handful of crossovers, chartwise. They followed this up with "Alive and Kicking" (1985/US#3, UK#7) and "Sanctify Yourself" (1986/US#14, UK#10). Both are worth checking out, but their earlier music is a lot cooler. Definitely check out the official video for "Promised You a Miracle" (1982/UK#13) and "Glittering Prize" (1982/UK#16).

[@Strappa71]

Fun fact. They were asked to record this song for "The Breakfast Club" but turned it down at first. The director was adamant on getting them so they were shown a preview of the not yet finished movie. After they saw it they knew they had to do it. And the rest is 80s teenage history.

[@sheatanner9935]

So Riff is a confusing term. As far as I understand it a riff can come from any instrument but typically it's attributed to Keys, bass guitar, and guitar. A riff is just a repeating motif in a song so vocals riff, drums riff... everything can riff, but it is usually used when talking about stringed instruments. I think originally it was more in reference to improvising a melodic movement like in a jazz ensemble (Saxaphones and Trumpets riff as well) but it really took on its current popular meaning with the rock era. It's a weird one and I'm sure you'll find other folks on here who will say I'm wrong, but that's what I learned. :)

[@Gzom1]

Sincerely yours....The Breakfast Club

[@richardfox1605]

Theme from the greatest teen movie ever made. The Breakfast Club. All of knew kids like the ones represented in the film. John Hughes captured the heart of our generation as none had done before.

[@mil2k11]

Breakfast Club is iconic to anybody who went to school from anywhere during the mid-70s to later 90s. This song is iconic to thousands of people who lived thru those times.

[@christian7951]

I love this song 🔥 the Breakfast Club was probably the first of the classic teens movies 👌

[@jimmyboy131]

Classic teen movies go back before the 80s but it certainly was one of the best from the 80s.

[@mattslupek7988]

@@jimmyboy131 Not one of the best…THE best!!

[@danaberman6929]

Classic 80's tune from a great movie mentioned by others below... The Breakfast Club is a classic.

[@dmCurator]

There's the drummer in Lex dialing in right off the top to the amazing drumming on this track. It was amazing live too. 🥁

[@centuryrox]

The quintessential 80s song!! From the 1985 huge movie "The Breakfast Club". Lead singer Jim Kerr was married for 6 years to Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of The Pretenders.

[@stephengiorgis7072]

If you enjoyed this, give "If You Were Here" by the Thompson Twins a listen. Another movie tune from the same era!

[@fozziebear5624]

Simple Minds I strongly recommend the song "Belfast Child"

[@pelqel9893]

I'm 53 now... this song still gives me strong feelings of nostalgia, and is forever connected to The Breakfast Club. You have to watch this film in order to understand our generation's strong connection to this anthem! Love watching you two react to some of my most-favorite songs from my teens and 20s... wish sometimes that I could go back.

[@godsspeedify]

You both need to watch the 80's movie Breakfast Club and you will understand our lives at 80s kids.... This song from simple minds is in the soundtrack breakfast club. 80s will NEVER DIE the best ERA ever!!

[@9Risky]

“Congrats to Everyone who is early and found this comment”!

[@lantose]

Grow up

[@Plan9-3127]

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[@UltimateAPBTS]

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[@peterwalsh2470]

Here is how we kept in touch. In the olden days, we had something called a "home phone", and you would leave a message with another person if the person you wanted to talk to wasn't home. If there was no-one home, you simply tried again later. then a new fangled thing came along called an "answering machine" which was an attachment to the home phone, that contained a cassette tape in it, that allowed people to leave recorded messages if someone wasn't home or able to get to the phone in time. This was the standard form of arranging social gatherings for the weekend, until the internet was born (yes! the internet hasn't always existed!), and the first "dumb" mobile phones arrived, and emailing and text messaging became the more popular methods for achieving this. social media and smart mobile phones arrived some years after.

[@MrnicEsmurfsmurf]

another great Scottish band ,formed in Glasgow my home town , you need to listen to Alive and KICKING

[@anenglishlife7210]

It’s pure 80’s. New Wave.

[@da_blade5040]

This song was the epitome of the 80s!! Simple Minds, the band who Originally wasn't the first choice to sing this, sang this song Perfectly! 💞 Love the Song and Love the Movie even More!!

[@1thommyberlin]

Riffs exist in ALL music. The term came from Rock music. in 'classical' you call the 'riff' a 'theme'. Think about it. In soul music think of the Temptations - In 'Ball of Confusion' the 'riff' is played by the bass at the begining of the song. there are 'riffs' in Jazz, blues, rock and roll, punk, soul, funk - it is a common structural element of songs, Choral music, the riff in the 'Hallelujah Chorus' is the word 'hallelujah', lol. Get it? I really enjoy these Brad and Lex - keep up the good work.

[@lda1970]

In 1985 I was, 15 and over at this girls house I liked watching her put her make up on. This song started playing on the radio and she looked up at me in the mirror and said, “every time you hear this song, you will think of me”. I most certainly do, 36 years later. Howdy Angie L, Workman Junior High.

[@colinrattray816]

As always, love your reviews love simple minds, so lucky to have seen them live a few times, I actually know the bass player these days, go Ged, so many great tunes over the years!

[@Hellucinogen79]

Yes you are correct Lex. This song has been used in quite a few movies; most famously the 80's teen classic The Breakfast Club.

[@uncleemph3456]

You both have given me much enjoyment. Thank you. You are very good at what you do.

[@Plan9-3127]

So many songs that take you back to a different time and place. This one means so much to so many because of the wonderful movie it was the soundtrack to.. It's truly timeless..

[@AriNoelle1]

It is originally the ending song for The Breakfast Club. It was also at the end of Easy A(they paid homage to Breakfast Club)

[@keithshaw6018]

It's from the movie The Breakfast Club a mega huge 80's hit with Molly Ringwald Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, John Kapelos.

[@TheConservativeinaction]

They have a whole catalog of songs. Their not just famous for this one song like some people think. Alive and Kicking, promised you a miracle, sanctify yourself, all the things she said,

[@MichaelRojhay]

1985 I was travelling from Detroit Michigan to Daytona FLA. for spring break. This song hit the air waves 50 times in that 2500 mile trek. Amazing song!!!

[@hollywoodmkx]

This is arguably the greatest theme song to any film ever made. It may very well be the gold standard, and that’s a tall statement.

[@SaturnusDK]

When I was a kid I knew at least 20 phone numbers by heart. Those of my friends parents, my own family, family of friends they'd visit often, nieghbours, and for the school, football club trainer, and such. Everyone I knew was the same. You had an internal phonebook in your head all the time. You'd also remember the birthdays and the full name and address of all your friends, those in your own class, yourr family etc. Nowadays, people hardly remember their own name without looking at their phone.

[@iamrgenius]

Time for JOY DIVISION! “Interzone”, “shadow play”, “love will tear us apart”

[@MrRezRising]

As your local Friendly Neighborhood Drum Nerd, to me this is a Mel Gaynor song. His sidemen in Simple Minds did a pretty good job, too.

[@jeffcahill5722]

That drum fill, though extremely simple, is one of the best and most emotive ever.