New Found Glory's Don't You (Forget About Me) Cover Is A Breath of Hip and Youthful Air
Don't You (Forget About Me) is one of the defining songs of the 1980s, an era where some of the greatest films and soundtracks have emerged. It was originally recorded by the new wave band Simple Minds for the breakout movie The Breakfast Club. It was probably because of its relevance and brilliance that New Found Glory decided to include it in their From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II album.
The song was written by Ketih Forsey and Steve Schiff. You'd be surprised to know that this classic theme song almost did not make it to the radio because two of the original artists intended to record it (Bryan Ferry and Billy Idol) refused. Then the writers pitched it to Simple Minds who also refused to do the song. It was only after the band's record label persuasion that Simple Minds finally decided to accept.
It turned out to be a wise decision for the band. When the movie The Breakfast Club, which featured the song, was shown in theaters, it became a major hit. The song became the band's only number one hit in the United States. It was also their most famous 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 version is very much different than the original. It did not have the eerie feel of the original's vocals. It is more hip, youthful, and, obviously, loud. It's not unexpected to hear a louder version of this song since a pop-punk band is meant to sing something loud. The vocals, though, are not impressive since there was more shouting. However, the words were loud and clear.
It was great that the band did not make any major changes with the song's melody. People would expect a band like New Found Glory to not make drastic changes in a song's melody. What's expected from them is loud, upbeat and fun music. And they did deliver that. By sticking to the original score, they were able to retain the spirit of the song but still make it their own.
Frankly speaking, there is no evident purpose in re-recording the song. Aside from being hip and more current, nothing new is given. There was not much to anticipate for instead of loud singing. There was even a growl at the bridge, which, surprisingly, is very good. It did not make the song sound weird nor it seemed awkward. Hats off to the band for pulling it off.
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. - 18418
The song was written by Ketih Forsey and Steve Schiff. You'd be surprised to know that this classic theme song almost did not make it to the radio because two of the original artists intended to record it (Bryan Ferry and Billy Idol) refused. Then the writers pitched it to Simple Minds who also refused to do the song. It was only after the band's record label persuasion that Simple Minds finally decided to accept.
It turned out to be a wise decision for the band. When the movie The Breakfast Club, which featured the song, was shown in theaters, it became a major hit. The song became the band's only number one hit in the United States. It was also their most famous 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 version is very much different than the original. It did not have the eerie feel of the original's vocals. It is more hip, youthful, and, obviously, loud. It's not unexpected to hear a louder version of this song since a pop-punk band is meant to sing something loud. The vocals, though, are not impressive since there was more shouting. However, the words were loud and clear.
It was great that the band did not make any major changes with the song's melody. People would expect a band like New Found Glory to not make drastic changes in a song's melody. What's expected from them is loud, upbeat and fun music. And they did deliver that. By sticking to the original score, they were able to retain the spirit of the song but still make it their own.
Frankly speaking, there is no evident purpose in re-recording the song. Aside from being hip and more current, nothing new is given. There was not much to anticipate for instead of loud singing. There was even a growl at the bridge, which, surprisingly, is very good. It did not make the song sound weird nor it seemed awkward. Hats off to the band for pulling it off.
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. - 18418
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