On February 20, 1985, Simple Minds released their iconic single Don’t You Forget About Me in the US, a song that would go on to define an era of 80s music. Though initially reluctant to record the track, the Scottish band ultimately delivered what became their biggest hit, forever linked to the classic teen film The Breakfast Club.
The song slowly climbed the charts before reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 8, 1985, holding the top spot until May 24. It also became a chart-topper in Canada and the Netherlands, further cementing its place in pop culture history.
Don’t You Forget About Me remains one of the most recognizable anthems of the decade, with its hypnotic chant and soaring chorus making it a staple of 80s nostalgia. Over the years, it has been featured in countless movies, TV shows, and retrospectives, proving its lasting impact on music and film.
Fun fact: Simple Minds originally turned down the song, but after persuasion from their label and producer Keith Forsey, they recorded it in just three hours—and it became their biggest hit.
Trivia question: What famous actor pumps his fist in the final scene of The Breakfast Club as Don’t You Forget About Me plays?
The song slowly climbed the charts before reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 8, 1985, holding the top spot until May 24. It also became a chart-topper in Canada and the Netherlands, further cementing its place in pop culture history.
Don’t You Forget About Me remains one of the most recognizable anthems of the decade, with its hypnotic chant and soaring chorus making it a staple of 80s nostalgia. Over the years, it has been featured in countless movies, TV shows, and retrospectives, proving its lasting impact on music and film.
Fun fact: Simple Minds originally turned down the song, but after persuasion from their label and producer Keith Forsey, they recorded it in just three hours—and it became their biggest hit.
Trivia question: What famous actor pumps his fist in the final scene of The Breakfast Club as Don’t You Forget About Me plays?
