On this day February 28 1986 the Pretty in Pink soundtrack was released, featuring a collection of new wave and alternative rock tracks that became just as iconic as the film itself. The album perfectly captured the era’s youthful energy and emotional depth, making it one of the most celebrated movie soundtracks of the 1980s.
The soundtrack included the hit If You Leave by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), which was written specifically for the film and played during its emotional final scene. Other standout tracks included Shellshock by New Order, Pretty in Pink by The Psychedelic Furs, and Bring On the Dancing Horses by Echo & The Bunnymen.
Over the years, the Pretty in Pink soundtrack gained legendary status, and Rolling Stone Magazine later ranked it among the Top 25 Soundtracks of All Time. Its mix of synth-pop, post-punk, and alternative rock helped define the 80s teen movie experience and remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of the era.
80s insight: If You Leave by OMD was written in just 24 hours after filmmakers decided to change the movie’s ending at the last minute, forcing the band to create a brand-new song for the final scene.
The soundtrack included the hit If You Leave by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), which was written specifically for the film and played during its emotional final scene. Other standout tracks included Shellshock by New Order, Pretty in Pink by The Psychedelic Furs, and Bring On the Dancing Horses by Echo & The Bunnymen.
Over the years, the Pretty in Pink soundtrack gained legendary status, and Rolling Stone Magazine later ranked it among the Top 25 Soundtracks of All Time. Its mix of synth-pop, post-punk, and alternative rock helped define the 80s teen movie experience and remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of the era.
80s insight: If You Leave by OMD was written in just 24 hours after filmmakers decided to change the movie’s ending at the last minute, forcing the band to create a brand-new song for the final scene.
