Summer of '69 (2019)
"Summer of '69" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams from his fourth studio album, Reckless (1984). The song was written by Adams and his longtime collaborator Jim Vallance, and produced by Adams and Bob Clearmountain. "Summer of '69" is a pop rock and heartland rock track built around a prominent guitar riff. Lyrically, the song reflects on nostalgic summertime and youthful romance, drawing inspiration from cultural events of the 1960s as well as Adams' and Vallance's early experiences playing in bands. A&M Records released "Summer of '69" on May 27, 1985, as the fourth single from Reckless. The song received favorable reviews from contemporary critics, who praised its high-energy production while drawing comparisons to Bruce Springsteen. Some critics questioned the authenticity of its nostalgic perspective. Commercially, "Summer of '69" peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top ten in charts in Canada, Norway and New Zealand. It has since received multi-platinum certifications in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The accompanying music video, directed by Steve Barron, features a narrative interweaving a colorized…
- Published
- 2019
- Pages
- 425
