Forget You

"Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released as a single in 1985. It was written and composed by the record producer Keith Forsey and the guitarist Steve Schiff for the film The Breakfast Club (1985). Simple Minds initially declined to record it, preferring to record their own material, but accepted after several other acts also declined. "Don't You (Forget About Me)" became a breakout hit for Simple Minds, an iconic song and a 1980s anthem. The single was released on 20 February 1985 in the US and 9 April in the UK, becoming Simple Minds' biggest hit in North America, reaching No. 1 in both the United States and Canada. It also reached No. 7 on the UK singles chart and reached the top ten in charts around the world.