Behind The Song: Simple Minds, "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
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Behind The Song: Simple Minds, "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
It’s an ‘80s masterpiece, an American teen anthem and Judd Nelson’s fist in the air. “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” cleverly trumpets all of these sentiments in one timeless bundle. Videos by American Songwriter The song was written by English songwriter and producer Keith Forsey for the iconic 1985 film The Breakfast Club. But like
Jul 21, 2020
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