Was Don't you forget about me made for the Breakfast Club?

In 1985, the Simple Minds cut "Don't You (Forget About Me)" ran during the opening and closing credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. The global success of the chart-topping breakout No. But the Scottish group didn't write "Don't You (Forget About Me)" and had to be convinced to even record it.

People also ask, what Simple Minds album is don't you forget about me on?

Don't You (Forget About Me) [Live in the City of Angels]

Furthermore, did Billy Idol turn down don't you forget about me? Accounts differ as to who was offered the song after Simple Minds. Michelle Manning, who co-produced The Breakfast Club, has said it was sent to Billy Idol, who turned it down, though Forsey, who had worked with Idol on his Rebel Yell album, says it never happened.

Then, who wrote Simple Minds Don't you forget about me?

Steve Schiff Keith Forsey

What movie is dont you forget about me in?

It was written and composed by producer Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff, a guitarist and songwriter from the Nina Hagen band. The song was played during the opening (Forsey's demo) and closing (Simple Minds' recording) credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club.

Related Question Answers

What movie is dont you forget about me?

The Breakfast Club

How old is Jim Kerr?

60 years (July 9, 1959)

Who turned down the breakfast club song?

In 1985, the Simple Minds cut "Don't You (Forget About Me)" ran during the opening and closing credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. The global success of the chart-topping breakout No. 1 hit drove sales of the film's soundtrack, which reached No.

What key is don't you forget about me in?

G Major

Who covered don't you forget about me?

Versions

Title	Performer	Release date
Don't You Forget About Me	Death Blossoms	2017
Don't You (Forget About Me)	Michael Longoria	October 11, 2019
Don't You (Forget About Me)	Building 429	2020
Don't You Forget About Me	Thrust

Where is Jim Kerr now?

Kerr currently lives in Taormina, Sicily, where he runs a hotel, Villa Angela.

Are Simple Minds still touring?

We're excited to announce, due to phenomenal demand, Simple Minds will be adding this UK show to their 40 Years Of Hits Tour! The band will be performing two sets of their greatest hits so there will be no support at this show.

Who is the drummer for Simple Minds?

Mel Gaynor Brian McGee Mike Ogletree Kenny Hyslop

How can I find out what movie a song was in?

If you're trying to find a song that played in a film whose tune you can remember but whose title you can't, go to song.com and type in the film's title. You'll be able to hear a segment of most of the songs in the film, complete with their title and singer/composer.

Where is Simple Minds from?

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Who wrote Simple Minds songs?

In 1991, Simple Minds returned with Real Life. The album's cover showed a trio of Kerr, Burchill and Gaynor and the writing credits for all songs was Kerr/Burchill. The album reached No. 2 in the UK, where it also spawned four Top 40 singles. In the US, "See the Lights" was the band's last Top 40 pop single.

Who played drums on don't you forget about me?

Mel Gaynor

What is the song from The Breakfast Club?

The Breakfast Club

Where was the video for Alive and Kicking filmed?

The music video for "Alive and Kicking" was filmed near the town of Hunter, at North–South Lake in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. A portion of the video was filmed on the overlook at the site of the old Catskill Mountain House (previously demolished).

Where does Jim Kerr live?

Taormina

Who is the lead singer of Simple Minds?

Jim Kerr