New Found Glory's Don't You (Forget About Me) Cover - A Music Review
New Found Glory's cover album From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II included a version of the 1980's hit song Don't You (Forget About Me). The song, which was made theme of the movie The Breakfast Club, was originally recorded by the new wave band Simple Minds.
The song was originally meant for Billy Idol and Bryan Ferry. But after rejecting it, the writers, Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff, pitched it to Simple Minds who also refused to record it. Their label then persuaded the band to do it so they ended up recording the song, which turned out to be a major hit.
Fortunately, the song became a huge hit. It became the band's only number one hit in the United States and reached the Top Ten of the UK charts. It was even propelled to fame with the release of the movie The Breakfast Club. This was Simple Mind's most famous song to date.
The song is perfect for a cover version. Since it sounds different, and its previous success, a band should really make a version of this song. It would be very interesting to listen to.
The cover version of the song was quite different. New Found Glory succeeded in making it unique and interesting. It is unlike the original version. Most notable is the absence of the eerie effect caused by the original singer's vocals. The words felt like shouted (there was even a growl at some point), which is expected from a pop-punk band. This version is more hip, youthful and current.
It was a good thing that the band did not change the son's original melody. Had they done that, I guess there would be a different result. People may not relate to it well and may even not recognize the song. It was right that they kept the original score and just upped the tempo and made it louder. It works better that way for the band.
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.
I feel like this version is not worth being compared to the original in a creative aspect. Though I don't dislike the song, it seems like 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. - 18758
The song was originally meant for Billy Idol and Bryan Ferry. But after rejecting it, the writers, Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff, pitched it to Simple Minds who also refused to record it. Their label then persuaded the band to do it so they ended up recording the song, which turned out to be a major hit.
Fortunately, the song became a huge hit. It became the band's only number one hit in the United States and reached the Top Ten of the UK charts. It was even propelled to fame with the release of the movie The Breakfast Club. This was Simple Mind's most famous song to date.
The song is perfect for a cover version. Since it sounds different, and its previous success, a band should really make a version of this song. It would be very interesting to listen to.
The cover version of the song was quite different. New Found Glory succeeded in making it unique and interesting. It is unlike the original version. Most notable is the absence of the eerie effect caused by the original singer's vocals. The words felt like shouted (there was even a growl at some point), which is expected from a pop-punk band. This version is more hip, youthful and current.
It was a good thing that the band did not change the son's original melody. Had they done that, I guess there would be a different result. People may not relate to it well and may even not recognize the song. It was right that they kept the original score and just upped the tempo and made it louder. It works better that way for the band.
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.
I feel like this version is not worth being compared to the original in a creative aspect. Though I don't dislike the song, it seems like 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. - 18758
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