This Ain't the Summer of Love
Blue Öyster Cult
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Feeling easy on the outside But not so funny on the inside Feel the sound, pray for rain For this is the night we ride This ain't the garden of Eden There ain't no angels above And things ain't like what they used to be And this ain't the summer of love Lock all your doors from the outside The key will dangle by the inside You may begin to understand That this is the night we ride This ain't the garden of Eden There ain't no angels above And things ain't like what they used to be And this ain't the summer of love On the night we ride, this ain't the summer of love. This ain't the garden of eden There ain't no angels above And things ain't like what they used to be And this ain't the summer of love This ain't the summer, this ain't, this ain't This ain't the summer of love
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Written by: DON WALLER, A. BOUCHARD, MURRAY KRUGMAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"This Ain't the Summer of Love" is a song by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult, who formed in Long Island, New York, in 1967.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released on their fourth studio album, "Agents of Fortune", which came out in May 1976.
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Song WritersThe track was written by Blue Öyster Cult members Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser and Albert Bouchard, in collaboration with rock journalist Richard Meltzer.
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Song's CollaborationThis song serves as a unique collaboration between a rock band and a journalist, marking an unusual mix of musical and journalistic perspectives.
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Popular RecognitionWhile it was not released as a single, "This Ain't the Summer of Love" has become a fan favorite and one of Blue Öyster Cult's most recognized tracks.
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GenreThe song is generally classified as hard rock, an aggressive form of rock music generally characterized by strong driving rhythms and heavy use of electric guitars.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics to "This Ain't the Summer of Love" suggest cynicism and disillusionment, countering the concept of the idyllic "summer of love" that was popular in late 1960s counterculture.
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Live Performances"This Ain't the Summer of Love" became a staple of Blue Öyster Cult's live performances, showcasing the band's tight musicianship and intense energy.
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Album SuccessThe song's parent album, "Agents of Fortune", is considered one of Blue Öyster Cult's most successful works, reaching the top 30 in the US and being certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "This Ain't the Summer of Love" has been covered by several artists, including industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, indicating its enduring influence.
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