Don't You (Forget About Me) - New Found Glory's Good Cover Song
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.
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 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. It would be suicide since a lot of people recognize the song. And for a punk band to change the melody of a song as popular as this one, well, I think it would not do the band much good. So hats off to them for keeping the original melody.
In truth, nothing is achieved in recording another version of the song. You can't really see anything new with the new version 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). However, the growl at the latter part of the song was executed nicely, It didn't sound awkward or forced. It felt natural, making the song sound more like a New Found Glory hit.
Though I don't dislike the song, I'm not shouting praises and raves either. You'd think that because of the fun vibe in the song, it was done out of pure fun, which is something a band should really be all about to come up with an effective song whether it's an original or just a cover. - 18780
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 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. It would be suicide since a lot of people recognize the song. And for a punk band to change the melody of a song as popular as this one, well, I think it would not do the band much good. So hats off to them for keeping the original melody.
In truth, nothing is achieved in recording another version of the song. You can't really see anything new with the new version 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). However, the growl at the latter part of the song was executed nicely, It didn't sound awkward or forced. It felt natural, making the song sound more like a New Found Glory hit.
Though I don't dislike the song, I'm not shouting praises and raves either. You'd think that because of the fun vibe in the song, it was done out of pure fun, which is something a band should really be all about to come up with an effective song whether it's an original or just a cover. - 18780
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