It was the music

Everyone alive in 1985 knows that John Hughes shaped the middle part of the decade for a lot of people.

But it was his spot-on knack for new music -- alternative or college radio that was only available via MTV's 120 Minutes -- that was the foundation of it all.

Pretty in Pink used this (so did Ferris, I think).


Sixteen Candles benefited immensely from this.


This defined Ferris.


Even Planes Trains and Automobiles pulled great music out of it's ass. Remember Book Of Love?


This single handedly saved She's Having A Baby.


Pretty in Pink may have set the gold standard.




And the obvious anthem.

Apply Gun To Foot

I would actually be inclined to like their late eighties Smiths meets John Hughes meets Aztec Camera teen drama pop. Except they went and gave themselves the douchiest band name ever.

Cut Copy

Feeling nostalgic for a little OMD circa every John Hughes movie? Then Feel The Love with Cut Copy.

Now where did I put that pink izod and my yellow sweater?