Rewind & Rock with Sharon Stewart: The Song They Almost Passed On

On this day in rock history… Simple Minds hit number one with a song they almost didn’t record.A movie, a placeholder melody, and one unforgettable final fist pump turned it into an ’80s anthem.Listen now.  Stream Mega Rock anytime on the MegaRockPA app or at MegaRockPA.comRewind and Rock, Sharon Stewart, Simple Minds, Dont You Forget About Me, The Breakfast Club, Jim Kerr, Judd Nelson, Bryan Ferry, Billy Idol, 1985, Mega RockPodcast Footer:Thanks for tuning in to Mega Rock On Demand!   Don’t forget to subscribe for more of the Rock Report with Sharon Stewart, Music News and Hollywood Minute with Pat Urban and more! Follow us on social media @MegaRockPA for more music content and exclusive giveaways. Got a topic or question for the show? Drop us a message—we’d love to hear from you!