Don't You (Forget About Me) has been one of the most popular songs during the 1980s. Originally recorded by the new wave band Simple Minds, it was meant to be the theme song for movie The Breakfast Club which starred some of the most famous teen stars that time. This hit was probably included in New Found Glory's From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II album.
It was written by Ketih Forsey and Steve Schiff and originally offered to Billy Idol and Bryan Ferry. The two artists refused to do the song so it was pitched to Simple Minds. The group also didn't want to record it but after some encouragement from their label, the band did record the song. The song turned out to be a major hit.
Used as the theme song for the movie The Breakfast Club, Don't You (Forget About Me) became a huge smash hit. It became the band's only number one hit in the United States. It also reached Top Ten in the UK charts. This became the most famous Simple Minds song to date.
The song's history and haunting effect makes it the perfect cover for a pop-punk band. It would be a great irony to have a band who's used to shouting songs take on a serene, slow-paced up to the point of being haunting song from the 80s.
New Found Glory's take on the song is very much different than the original, or from any other versions. It is more hip, youthful, and loud. I guess you should expect it to be loud since a pop-punk band is singing it. The vocals are not impressive since most of the song felt like shouted. The words were thrown fast but you can still hear and understand the lyrics clearly.
It was a good thing that the band did not change the son's original melody. Had they done that, I guess there would be a different result. People may not relate to it well and may even not recognize the song. It was right that they kept the original score and just upped the tempo and made it louder. It works better that way for the band.
To be brutally honest, nothing is achieved in remaking the song. There was really nothing new brought to our plate aside from it being upbeat and more current. There was not much to expect, only loud shouting and growling (which was very audible at the bridge). Surprisingly, even though there was really no need for growling, it actually sounded cool. It was unexpected but good.
The song is okay. I don't dislike it but I'm not jumping in my seat either. It was good to listen to but there is nothing to get from it but a nice listening experience.
It was written by Ketih Forsey and Steve Schiff and originally offered to Billy Idol and Bryan Ferry. The two artists refused to do the song so it was pitched to Simple Minds. The group also didn't want to record it but after some encouragement from their label, the band did record the song. The song turned out to be a major hit.
Used as the theme song for the movie The Breakfast Club, Don't You (Forget About Me) became a huge smash hit. It became the band's only number one hit in the United States. It also reached Top Ten in the UK charts. This became the most famous Simple Minds song to date.
The song's history and haunting effect makes it the perfect cover for a pop-punk band. It would be a great irony to have a band who's used to shouting songs take on a serene, slow-paced up to the point of being haunting song from the 80s.
New Found Glory's take on the song is very much different than the original, or from any other versions. It is more hip, youthful, and loud. I guess you should expect it to be loud since a pop-punk band is singing it. The vocals are not impressive since most of the song felt like shouted. The words were thrown fast but you can still hear and understand the lyrics clearly.
It was a good thing that the band did not change the son's original melody. Had they done that, I guess there would be a different result. People may not relate to it well and may even not recognize the song. It was right that they kept the original score and just upped the tempo and made it louder. It works better that way for the band.
To be brutally honest, nothing is achieved in remaking the song. There was really nothing new brought to our plate aside from it being upbeat and more current. There was not much to expect, only loud shouting and growling (which was very audible at the bridge). Surprisingly, even though there was really no need for growling, it actually sounded cool. It was unexpected but good.
The song is okay. I don't dislike it but I'm not jumping in my seat either. It was good to listen to but there is nothing to get from it but a nice listening experience.
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