<P> `` Do n't You ( Forget About Me ) '' is a 1985 pop song performed by Scottish rock band Simple Minds . The song is best known for being played during the opening and closing credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club . It was written and composed by producer Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff , a guitarist and songwriter from the Nina Hagen band . </P>
who wrote the song do n 't forget about me
Keith Forsey Steve Schiff