Boy & Bear cover Simple Minds 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' for Like A Version Ft. Annie Hamilton

Boy & Bear take on Simple Minds' 80s classic for triple j's Like A Version.

Like A Version is a segment on Australian radio station triple j. Every week a musician or band performs one of their own songs and cover a song they love.

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[Touringtim]

As Simple Mind's Ex-live sound engineer I fully approve, awesome version, love it to bits.

[RobertJW]

"Here lies Philip J Fry, named for his uncle, to carry on his spirit."

[vallo]

Oh wow.... as a crazed Simple Minds fan I must have heard this song a million times.... I’ve never heard a cover version that made me want to listen to it again - it’s a surprisingly difficult song to do. This is beautiful - they aren’t afraid to rip it up and make it their own. Bravo!

[elliecraig]

This what I want from Like a Version. Not just a cover but a different take, a band making it different, putting their own style to it.
Brilliant! X

[hamhud]

Give whoever mixed this a medal ASAP! Those drums were

[naom.i]

Those harmonies are like a hug for your ears!

[smeary]

I don't think people realise this but this song was a b breath of fresh air - an escape from COVID lockdowns. The enjoyment this song brought to all of us. Love you guys.

[kelvinjohnson]

This is just pure heaven. I can't stop listening to this! It's one of those songs where you could feel so low, but when you play this you feel like you're listening to it in the clouds and nothing matters.

[fellowship_of_the_goat]

THIS is what LAV should be. The production quality is beautiful too. Perfect

[teresadunn]

Being an absolute simple minds fan I was ready for the worst, but wow! These guys have done an awesome job at reviving this great tune. Love it !

[HermanHizzle]

I’ve watched this a million times over the years has to be one of the best covers of all time

[alexandrecolin]

There are very few bands that make a version of a famous song and make it as good as the original, and very rarely surpass the original. Congratulations guys, you made it.

[gregyoung]

Lovely Annie Hamilton & sturdy Boy & Bear Rocking up one of my favourite songs from my teenage years...Bliss.

[nataliekeane]

Wow, I've always loved this song and I love Boy and Bear, to have the two collide and to love it as much as the original is a surprise! Sometimes you hope for the best but it misses the mark...these guys nailed it! The addition of Annie Hamilton's vocals was genius.

[TheKatieLea]

Any day I get to hear something new with Annie Hamilton is a good day ♥

[SenorMoose]

Well one thing I won't forget about is this great cover 👌

[sarah-janeallsopp]

Whoa .. two worlds collide .. outstandingly awesome.
Like A Version 2021 top cover of the year .. calling it already.
Absolutely made it their own & nailed it ..👌🏻👍🏻✌🏻💜🎵🎶

[thibauthingrai]

Best cover. Great job. Faithfull to the spirit of the original and definitely making it their own. Neither a copycat nor an artificial rework.

[Alpha_]

Love the fill before the last chorus. As a teenager of the 80's, watched Breakfast club million times. Bought the original single when it came out. This is a damn fine cover. Well done. I love how you truly made it your own.

[affordabledesertliving]

Just WOW! I love this song and enjoy singing it as well. But nothing like this!!! Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!