What even is the "Don't You Forget About Me" playlist?

The mixtape playlist "Don't You Forget About Me" is named after the Simple Minds song of the same name (which features in this playlist), but also features an eclectic mix of songs by the likes of Billy Idol, The Jam, Spandau Ballet, New Order, The Smiths, OMD, Barry Manilow, Lindsey Buckingham, Ramones, Boston, Paul Young, Hank Williams, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Frank Sinatra and even the Main Theme from Star Wars! What even is the theme of this playlist?