More About Molly's Music

Molly Ringwald’s debut album, Except Sometimes, has a smattering of jazz hits and Broadway classics. Her musical inspiration came from artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Blossom Dearie, as well as her own father, Bob Ringwald, a prominent jazz pianist. Her song choices may be familiar to listeners as they have been featured in popular culture throughout the last century. Check out some notable songs below:

“Sooner or Later”

You may have recognized it from: Dick Tracy (1990). In addition to acting in the film, Madonna sang this hit which won Best Original Song at the 63rd Annual Academy Awards.

“I Believe in You”

You may have recognized it from: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The musical, which follows the protagonist J. Pierrepont Finch, features the song in act two followed by a reprise by Finch’s love-struck secretary.

“The Very Thought of You”

You may have recognized it from: Young Man with a Horn (1950), Forever Young (1992), Casablanca (1942), The Very Thought of You (1944), and Bicentennial Man (1999). Whether being played instrumentally or being sung by a character, this song has been covered by some of the greatest artists of our time.

“Exactly Like You”

You may have recognized it from: Lew Leslie’s The International Revue (1930). The musical starred Harry Richman and Gertrude Lawrence, with music written by The Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Jimmy McHugh.

“Where is Love?”

You may have recognized it from: Oliver! (1968). The Tony-Award winning musical and subsequent film are based on the novel, Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens.

“Pick Yourself Up”

You may have recognized it from: Swing Time (1936). The song was written for the film as a playful duet between Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.

“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”

You may have recognized it from: The Breakfast Club (1985). Made famous by Simple Minds, the song plays during the opening and closing credits of the John Hughes film, which stars none other than Molly Ringwald herself!