Simple Minds - 'Don't You Forget About Me Reaction! Not Just a Breakfast Club Anthem!, But a Banger!

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[@johnnyd5285]

The drummer is kick-ass!

[@layne6675]

Underrated drumming on this track. Great song. Timeless.

[@Jerry-dn5yw]

Yes!!!! Finally someone else thinks that!

[@leroyrs]

One of the most iconic tunes of the 80s. Try "Alive and Kicking" by Simple Minds.

[@islazxxxx]

This song is truly a banger! It was my wake up song for several years

[@fernandopessoa7077]

Try Ghostdancing..

[@958298bordeaux]

I like that too

[@WizardofOwls]

I was born in 1964. The top 3 80s bands for me were Tears For Fears, Talk Talk, and Simple Minds! Loved them!

[@jkbezo1]

They were a good new wave, post-punk band. Breakfast Club was a big movie back in the '80s. Gen X classic.

[@cheripetty1805]

As a High -School Senior in 1980, the period of Breakfast Club resonates strongly as I remember my own youth, and thus will always be a sentimental favourite of mine. I never get tired of this song.

[@bamachine]

The song lyrics to me reflected the theme of the movie itself. This group of kids, from a bunch of different cliques, the jocks, the preps, the nerds, the rebels, the outcasts, came together throughout the movie but there was one pivotal scene where Brian(the nerd) asks what will happen on Monday, when they are back in their respective cliques, will they remain friends or ignore each other like they did prior to this Saturday, when they came together and shared their feelings, their worries, their fears. He is told that they will probably go back to ignoring each other, which he says is BS. The song is an anthem to that feeling of "are you going to forget about me and ignore me as you 'walk on by' or will you 'say my name"? Of course, some of the stuff in this movie did not age well but it was pretty accurate, in a general way, for how life was in high school back then and I bet there are still cliques these days, although maybe not as insular as it was back then. I was sort of a chameleon in high school. Did not really belong to any set clique but got along with people in all the different cliques(I was a preppy jock that was in the National Honor Society, so a bit of a Jack of all trades). I was also the guy that people went to if they wanted something they were embarrassed to buy for themselves(not drugs, things like Playboy magazines, condoms, some girls even had me buy them pads or tampons). I did not do it strictly out of benevolence, I charged a fee to buy those things from the nearby convenience store, during break or lunch, and bring them back for them.

[@williamswiniuch7527]

Bingo they wrote this for the movie

[@susanmurray7654]

His voice is powerful and clear Their early stuff really capitalized on it.

[@Bee_Borg]

I watched the Breakfast club with my teens and they loved it!

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

@thisisitreactions - Since y'all liked this song, I highly recommend listening to 1) Alive and Kicking, and 2) Sanctify Yourself.

[@thisisitreactions]

Thanks for the suggestions! 😃👍🏿

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

@@thisisitreactions - You're so very welcome and thank you for considering my suggestions.

[@dcanmore]

also Ghostdancing and All The Things She Said@@thisisitreactions

[@JeffPhillips-dn2fg]

Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins. Gents another funky huge top 3 music charting hit. Also, like Don’t you Forget About Me. Both bands from Europe and out around the same time. Love to see you react to it in the future. Pretty sure you would like it! Thanks for this great reaction. 👍🏻

[@958298bordeaux]

Love the Thompson Twins

[@stephenlee7877]

Brilliant band with lots of hits👏👏

[@larryhunter7368]

lol I’ve heard this song a billion times and just realized how drum centric this tune is. Good tune.

[@tinanickerson1006]

The video didn't capture the coming of age story that was the Breakfast Club. For it's time, the Breakfast Club was about the differing clicks in high school and how the kids treated and perceived each other ..it did hit home on the issues of social class and the expectations that came with being labeled. It didn't go as deep as could have but for a 16 year old watching it, it went deep enuff. The song to me is beautiful and kinda haunting...

[@angelagreen778]

Cliques....😂

[@lashell8041]

Necessary?🙄​@@angelagreen778

[@loulou007eddie2]

The song was released in the uk way before the movie, it wasn't written for the movie.

[@tconnolly9820]

​@@loulou007eddie2Yes it was. Simple Minds were offered the song when another group turned it down. It made them internationally.

[@loulou007eddie2]

@@tconnolly9820 I remember when living in the UK then the song was released and didn't hear about the movie until months later....the song was written by 2 Scotsmen.

[@mletrout7942]

FCC regulations state that “The Breakfast Club” motion picture must broadcast somewhere in the continental United States at all times.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

I love Jim Kerr and simple minds three big huge radio hits in the 80s all over the radio This one, the great alive and kicking had a really cool one called All the things she Said.

[@tconnolly9820]

And their only number one in the UK, Belfast Child.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@tconnolly9820 yep. Surprised that one never charted anywhere else

[@sweetgeorgieboy4342]

Lights out - crank up the dial - re-enforce thy windows! Needle on the record for these two For an atmospheric moody beat driven tune - Waterfront! For a catchy bass riff, synth new wave - Glittering Prize!

[@jesrush]

Alive And Kicking is another great track from them.✌️😊🦋

[@spruce381]

Scotland had a huge blue eyed soul thing in the 80s / these were more rock - compared to U2 at the start. Aztec Camera are worth checking - somewhere in my heart. Love your reactions. Thank you.

[@bluelionvintage8134]

Oh nooooo!!!! Breakfast Club defined at least one decade!!! Great song, great flick!!

[@pwc1021]

Lol, my Vancouver Canucks goal song!!👌👍😊

[@Ilikeryche]

I like the cool drum fill after the break.

[@kevinstewart449]

Never saw or heard of the movie. Heard the song on the radio back then and loved it. Still do. Never knew it was from a movie until? 10 years ago? Enjoyed your reaction to it.

[@TracyVoD]

Another great song/reaction. For me the music is more important than the video but I think I'm 5-10 years older than you guys as I was a teen in the 80s and can remember the 70s where there were no real "videos" and can remember when Bohemian Rhapsody and Wuthering Heights came out and they were the first "proper" videos I recall seeing. I love Simple MInds and saw them in concert about 15 or so years ago and they were still good. One of my favorite Simple MInds songs is "Love Song" but if you disliked this video you'd hate that one, lol. Alive and Kicking is another fave from them. As for 80s songtracks - a lot of movies then featured music from the 60s and 70s and not just new songs from the 80s but some I recall would be from Pretty in Pink including from OMD - If you Leave, Beverley Hills Cop with The Heat is on, Axel F & New Attitude. Top Gun had Berlin with Take my Breath away and from Dirty Dancing - (I've had) The Time of my Life. Footloose had plenty of music besides the title track as did Flashdance.

[@laurafrancis2104]

BANGER 🔥🔥🔥❤️ Luv ya Brooo ❤️

[@GodLovesComics]

This was a double winner because I loved Simple Minds and I also loved The Breakfast Club. The latter didn't really age well, but Simple Minds' best songs still sound as good as the day they were released. PS. I appreciate that Fenom loves Tears for Fears, but elevating that much over Simple Minds? I think you just haven't heard songs like "Alive & Kicking" and "Sanctify Yourself" from Simple Minds' album Once Upon a Time. I also can't believe anyone hates the video. It's just a performance video and the cuts to the all the instruments are right on beat, and the drummer absolutely kills it on this song. Ironically Simple Minds initially complained about the production of the song because the record label made them use Billy Idol's producer Keith Forsey, and the band thought he made them sound too much like Billy Idol.

[@alisonfairchild-wf7pl]

You guys are awsome! ❤ I really love your content & music selections. Simple Minds were amazing & this particular song is nothing short of phenomenal. One of my all time favs. Ty ! ❤

[@958298bordeaux]

I LOVED this song!!!

[@Patti-sg1fv]

Thanks so much guys! The movie theme for the Breakfast Club 😊 ❤

[@beccamariegraham2974]

You guys NEED to watch their live version from Live Aid!!! That video truly encompasses the totally badass song that it is!!! Y'all should have used that video of it. This is a good video, but that video is badass!!!💯

[@Sal214OC]

One of my favorite songs during my high school years.

[@brians2869]

I'm an eighties white kid... This still rings to me... That's nostalgia in four minutes

[@SIXX2772]

EPIC 80s SONG.....LOVED the movie!

[@devilpuppetsinc]

“There wasn’t no technology, so… and it wasn’t great..” I love that line, hilarious. Your guys commentary is very enjoyable and I appreciate that you go deep not only into the song but also deep off the rails and into the fuckin’ Lion King!

[@Johnny-py6hh]

God I miss the 80’s, you need to watch Talk Talk, Depeche mode, A flock of seagulls, Pet shop boys and Orchestral manoeuvres in the dark. Great channel by the way.

[@charissakington606]

It is a pretty deep movie if you pay attention. It ripped off the judgement of the facades and showed one another how everyone has their issues - regardless of class, social standing, cliques, etc. That is what makes the movie resonate so much woth so many - even today. To me - it still holds and is amazing. However, I do see where kids growing up today may not understand it as much. And ... I really think to truly "get" this song- you HAVE to see the movie!

[@bhart62]

John Hughes originally wanted Billy Idol to sing this song for the movie, but he turned it down so Simply Minds got the job.

[@dcanmore]

the actual story goes, John Hughes was a big fan of Simple Minds and wanted them record it initially but they refused. Then tried to get Bryan Ferry but he turned them down, went back to Simple Minds and they refused a second time. Billy Idol was in the studio and they got him to put down a demo but Billy wasn't keen on the song, so they sent the demo to Simple Minds and then they agreed to do it after Jim Kerr's wife (Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders) heard the demo and persuaded the band to record it.

[@swurvegirl1978]

Im glad when my kids were growing up, i introduced them to all genres of music and this is his favorite song of all time

[@958298bordeaux]

Love his voice

[@troyshilanski380]

Great you guys doing this. It sounds better to me now. Probably nostalgia.

[@terrymoss758]

I’m a very devoted Rush fan, I love good drums, to me this is one of my favorite drum performances ever. It’s perfect, not fancy, but he laid down the groove perfectly, an every fill was what was needed at the time…, even a little China ride on the outro, just like Neil Peart.

[@lightlantern]

Funny Thing Is That They Were Supposed To Write Another Verse But Hughes Needed The Track So The La La La Was Filler!! ❤️🎬

[@sbalsamo410]

John Hughes went to my high school. He was a couple of years older than I (RIP). The movie was basically based on what it was like. The cliques - freaks and sportos, bandies - used separate halls, separate cafeterias, parking lots, bathrooms…we had all-day and Saturday suspension. It was called the LAC - Learning Adjustment Center. I never had to write an essay. We had to sit in silence for 8 hours. One time I was there and the girl behind me was tripping on…Around the early 70’s, there kind of was a divide between the haves and the have nots. That’s a theme in John Hughes movies as well. Anyway, it wasn’t filmed at my high school except for the final scene. That was a school in a neighboring town. Fun fact: John Hughes and a guy down the street got yelled at by a certain person’s father for prank calling my - I mean, that person’s mom.

[@liverush24]

The high school in The Breakfast Club, is the same high school as used in Uncle Buck.

[@TheMikeman1971]

Love the song and love the movie .

[@donholl]

"Sanctify Yourself" is a Simple Minds banger that got a lot of airplay, but has now fallen into obscurity.

[@marygerencser7544]

“In your Eyes” Peter Gabriel !!!!

[@chrisstory563]

fun fact. they originally didn't want to do the song at first. I remember a bunch of artist turned it down including Billy Idol. some say they originally wanted Billy Idol but he turned it down but decades later he recorded it for his Greatest Hits album that was released in 2001.

[@958298bordeaux]

Love this. Its so smooth

[@daleandrews3979]

Drummer is off the rails great!!!!!!!

[@wendyt7958]

I agree. To me it's a relationship that ended and he's wondering will his memory haunt her or creep into her life. The 80's was a weird time for videos and this video wasn't that great but that percussionist was fantastic. They never expected this song to be big

[@Jahbs]

Thanks for bringing the memories ☮️ ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@waynethorn7218]

This is the only record they didn’t write. They got the lyrics and they made the record and music. Man, Simple Minds had many hits in the Uk. Alive and Kicking, speed your love to me , someone somewhere in Summertime and many more

[@johntrickey7182]

Check out Simple Minds," I travel" great club tune from '81.

[@holgerschink1341]

John Hughes....The Breakfast Club....favourite movie, favourite song 🥰

[@susanmurray7654]

The lead singer had a baby with Christy Hyde of the Pretenders. Scottish. If you evervwatched Psych. Gus and Shawn do send up of this.

[@bradwarren5380]

The song was in the closing credits of the movie,

[@fuzzylogics139]

With my coffee, on the kitchenfloor my little bluetooth speaker sat on a stool, phone in hand, enjoying a little breakfast club with you 3. Alright with me 🙂 Have a good one, all 🌸

[@thisisitreactions]

Love that! 🙂

[@markstanton2362]

The lead singer was married to Chrissy Hinds of the Pretenders

[@russellstanton7583]

Hiya lads...love your reactions. I would LOVE to see your reaction to Sultans Of Swing Alchemy Live by Dire Straits. Over 240 million views for a reason. 10 minutes of musical perfection. And there's a true story behind the song....

[@jhamler1]

Another "movie" song y'all might like is HEAD OVER HEELS by Tears For Fears. It was used, to excellent effect, in the film DONNIE DARKO. But forget that shite. The song is a banger and the original vid from 1985 is pretty cool in its own right.

[@willynilly2545]

This was their biggest hit and it was the only song of theirs that they didn’t write

[@angelagreen778]

The toys in the video were a reference to teenagers room. Clean your room! Lol. React to Ultravox: Vienna, Reap the Wild Wind, or Dancing with Tears in my eyes. React to Yaz: Situation & Don't Go! PEACE🤍🕊

[@rickward460]

As always Y'all 👍👍 If you listen close... these Boys were U2 long before U2 was 🤔 Spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸

[@SusieOrSueOrSusan]

Forget about the videos of the 80's guys ( thank you fenom )! Most were horrible 🤣...Alive and Kicking by Simple Minds, check it out!

[@troyshilanski380]

Im gonna have to look up the movie. I didnt get it back then and dont get it now.

[@linkloudenback8359]

The group originally didn’t want to do this song, but was convinced to do it. So they probably wasn’t big in to the video. The video probably was shot a little after the song was recorded but not before the movie was released or finished so they were only giving a few scenes to use in the video but not too much to spoil the movie. Even though this is considered their biggest hit “ Alive and Kicking “ and “All the Things She Say” are their better songs. Plus this song only features a part of the group. With the other songs you’ll get to whole group and their whole sound.

[@suesmith7968]

A great song regardless of the movie it got stuck in…..the singer was married to another great musician - Chrissie Hynde. The music stands alone. A really good reaction, Gents. ☮️❤️

[@knightngail1]

Never saw the video for this. Kinda sorry that I have now... 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣🤣 EDIT: I see Olli is with me on that. 😂

[@skyscraper7474]

Billy Idol was such a genious, to refuse this song!😂😂😂😂

[@troyshilanski380]

I never watched the movie either, i was partying down at the river and now im 53 years old dig this music i hated back then.

[@bluelionvintage8134]

Sorry to double comment. This is about how not popular kids were ignored, walked on by, etc during their teens. Talking about not recognizing me, standing above me (better than me), etc. They're saying don't you forget about me regardless of whether I was popular or not. Each person has value and worth, even if they aren't the captain of the football team or the homecoming queen. It's a lot deeper than you are giving it credit for. The video was stupid.

[@annie-yt7vq]

Not new but Prince did a whole soundtrack for Batman. It's great too!!

[@ianneale9353]

"Alive & Kicking"

[@EarthWalker2023]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@troyshilanski380]

It did have molly ringwald that i remember.

[@jernejulcar8325]

I love the drumm fills and the singers voice. I find it strange they didn't comment on any of that. But overall this is far from SM best songs. They have TONS of crazy good songs. This group is on another level when it comes to quality production. I think they are still active. Yall should try "She's a river" or "Alive and kicking" instead.

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥

[@clairash2004]

My favourite song by these guys is Belfast Child. Phenomenal song, do yourself a favour and check it out😊

[@troyshilanski380]

I see the movie in the video and to this day i have no clue what the movie is about.

[@cynthialuvlight2480]

❤

[@bryanrains1]

Song originally written for Billy Idol.

[@stevefoote]

The last dragon and the lost boys have good sound tracks

[@KingLeo-ng5tc]

Please please play Simple Minds- Alive and kicking video Please Guys I would truly appreciate it ❤

[@jaquettajones]

The marketing machine was not as well oiled as it is now. Bands/musicians had more say (and maybe integrity) about how much they wanted to market a movie vs. their music. I could see how/why Simple Minds would want forgo predominantly featuring the movie vs the band. Breakfast Club clips were brilliantly placed IMO. They were already Big prior - This song just placed firmly into the mainstream. For those of us who grew up watching this video there is NOTHING terrible about it LOL.

[@MrRugger]

It’s about teen angst and their focus on image.

[@roberta7727]

LOVE AC/DC ❤ PLEASE CK.OUT THE ORIGINAL WITH BON SCOTT (RIP) AND MALCOLM 😢 DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP 💯🐢🤘

[@thehorrorfanx]

Please react to movies. That would be great.

[@958298bordeaux]

Why get into the lyrics? I LOVE the voice, the music, the beat.

[@baldy3405]

Good song but Prefere simple minds from 79-83, their song range is something else.

[@_alifeallmine_]

Totally disagree about it just simply being a Cult Movie, it’s a brilliantly Written, executed and Acted Film, which still holds up today.

[@thisisitreactions]

Great comment! We can agree about that.

[@_alifeallmine_]

@@thisisitreactionsJust found your Channel recently, I love the format and the different perspectives each of you have, very cool. I might not always agree, but it’s great to hear a considered, alternative take on things. Great stuff.

[@loulou007eddie2]

The song wasn't written for the movie but in the USA the video was edited as part of the movie soundtrack

[@sobrevalorado]

the song was written for the movie

[@MB-oc1nw]

You're right, great song, poor music video

[@pairofpints]

Hate the film. The song is great, the band is great.

[@susanmurray7654]

Parenting styles- cliches- but still the effect on their children. You see potential suicide cases.

[@carojayess1723]

I’m with Ollie on this… the song is good but the video sucks!

[@sevensolaris]

How can you have a song about a woman and not have a woman in the video???

[@michaeltveten8458]

I’ll take Al Green and Steely Dan, any day over this shit….

[@MattSingh1]

Another 80s classic that defined the decade that used the Phil Collins-created gated reverb drum sound.