Why Simple Minds Disowned Their Biggest Hit, "Don’t You (Forget About Me)"Professor of Rock No way in hell was Jim Kerr and Simple Minds going to record today’s featured song… (a future #1 hit from an iconic 80s’ film.) Don’t You (Forget About Me) for the movie The Breakfast Club. ...3 years agoWhy Simple Minds Disowned Their Biggest Hit, "Don’t You (Forget About Me)"Professor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.How Paul Simon’s "You Can Call Me Al" Revitalized His Career and Sparked ControversyInterview with Mike Reno: How Loverboy’s "Turn Me Loose" Overcame Rejection to Become an 80s ClassicHow a Session Guitarist Transformed Steely Dan’s "Reelin’ in the Years" into a 70s ClassicThe Story Behind the "Footloose" Soundtrack: How Dean Pitchford Helped Create 7 HitsThe Hidden Meaning Behind Prince’s "Let’s Go Crazy"—Did It Predict His Fate?How The Beach Boys' "Kokomo" Became a Surprise #1 Hit Despite the BacklashHow Elton John’s "Bennie and the Jets" Became a Hit by AccidentHow The Beatles’ "Norwegian Wood" Revolutionized Rock and Sparked Controversy