The Breakfast Club

Label: A&M Records
Release Year: 1991
Movie Release Year: 1985
Barcode: 075021329423
Country: US
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

The Breakfast Club is a 1985 coming-of-age film directed by John Hughes that centers around five high school students from different social groups who are forced to spend a Saturday together in detention. Throughout the day, the group—composed of the brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess, and the criminal—share their personal struggles, break down social barriers, and develop an unexpected camaraderie. The film explores themes of identity, peer pressure, and the complexities of adolescence, ultimately highlighting how people are more alike than they might initially seem.

The music in The Breakfast Club is an iconic reflection of the 1980s, featuring a soundtrack that has become synonymous with the film's emotional tone. The most notable track, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds, perfectly captures the feeling of youthful rebellion and longing for connection. The song plays during the film’s closing scene, reinforcing the story’s message of individuality and unity. The soundtrack, with its blend of new wave and pop-rock, enhances the emotional resonance of the narrative and remains one of the defining elements of the film’s legacy.

Track Listing

Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds

Waiting
Elizabeth Daily

Fire In The Twilight
Wang Chung

I'm The Dude
Keith Forsey

Heart Too Hot To Hold
Jesse Johnson & Stephanie Spruill

Dream Montage
Gary Chang

We Are Not Alone
Karla DeVito

The Reggae
Keith Forsey

Didn't I Tell You
Joyce Kennedy

Love Theme 
Keith Forsey

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