Daily Boom 80's Throwback: 'Pretty In Pink' Soundtrack

Was the soundtrack to Pretty In Pink one of the best to come out of the 80's?  I watched the cult classic film for the first time in years yesterday and I have to admit it was even better than I had remembered. If you asked me my favorite John Hughes film even yesterday morning I probably would have said Sixteen Candles. After re-watching Pretty In Pink I think it may now be my very favorite. Part of the reason is of course the soundtrack. 

If you haven't listened to it in awhile then now is your chance to get reacquainted. The timing couldn't be more perfect either because 35 years ago  "If You Leave" by OMD was sitting on top of Billboard's Hot 100 singles!

 Take a listen below and let me know your thoughts!

Sunday Soundtrack: Pretty In Pink

If you leave, don't leave now
Please don't take my heart away
Promise me just one more night
Then we'll go our separate ways
With hours left time on our sides
Now it's fading fast
Every second every moment
We've got to--we've gotta make it last

Exclusive Interview: Psychedelic Furs Discuss Current 'Singles' Tour & New Music

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The eighties are back in such a huge way right now that it's not at all surprising to see so many acts hitting the stage again to play all of their classic hits. That said, it only makes sense that the Psychedelic Furs will be stopping at Montclair's historic Wellmont Theater on Saturday, October 7th as one of the stops of their 2017 North American "The Singles Tour." Best known for the song "Pretty in Pink", which was used in classic hit Hollywood film of the same name, the Furs was formed back in the late 70's by Richard (lead vocals) and Tim (Bass) Butler. The brothers fell in love with the music of the UK rock scene and decided to start a band that would feature their own unique sound. Success came pretty quickly as songs like "Love My Way" and "The Ghost In You" found themselves climbing Billboard's Hot 100 chart.

I had an opportunity to speak with Tim Butler recently and he was more than happy to reflect on the Furs legacy while teasing a little about their future plans.

Q: Tim, thanks so much for a few minutes of your time. I know that you and the rest of the band have been on "The Singles Tour" since March. How has it been for you this time out on the road?

We have been all over the place it seems- South America, Europe, England and now the United States. We still really enjoy getting out there and playing. Especially when we get on stage and hear people singing our songs. There's no greater thing than to hear an audience sing back to you the songs that you wrote, maybe forty years ago! It makes us feel like maybe we've done something that is a lasting contribution to pop music. 

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Sunday Soundtrack: Pretty In Pink

 

If you leave, don't leave now
Please don't take my heart away
Promise me just one more night
Then we'll go our separate ways
With hours left time on our sides
Now it's fading fast
Every second every moment
We've got to--we've gotta make it last

 

 

31 years ago this week Pretty In Pink rolled into theaters and made a lasting impact on teenagers everywhere. What's interesting is how this one little film has continued to remain an all-time favorite for those of us who came of age along with Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy.

 

 

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