The Boys of Summer
Don Henley
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"The Boys of Summer" is a song by Don Henley, released in 1984 on his "Building The Perfect Beast" album. This was Henley's second solo album after his departure from his previous band, the Eagles.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Boys of Summer" won several awards, including Video of the Year at the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards, making it the first-ever winner of this prestigious award.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Henley’s nostalgic feelings during a trip to his hometown after having been away for a long time. The lyrics evoke the onset of autumn, a metaphor for the onset of middle age.
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CollaboratorsThe song was co-written by Don Henley and Mike Campbell, who was Tom Petty's guitarist. Initially, the song was meant for Tom Petty, but when he declined, Henley used it for his solo project.
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Billboard Success"The Boys of Summer" reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in early 1985.
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Musical StyleThis song is a combination of aspects from the rock, pop, and new wave genres, and it's known for its distinctive, synthesized drum sound and atmospheric guitar work.
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Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics discuss aging and the inevitable passage of youth, intertwined with a love gone wrong story. The phrase "Boys of Summer" is often interpreted as a metaphor for one's youthful past.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, most notably by punk band The Ataris in 2003, whose version hit No. 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart.
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Use in MediaThe track has been used in various forms of media, including television series such as The Office and Miami Vice. It's also featured in movies like Napoleon Dynamite and Side Out.
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AcclaimThe song is not only popular among fans but also received critical acclaim. It was listed as one of the Top 100 Songs of the 1980s by Rolling Stone.
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