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Boys of summer [1]
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80s synth rock pop henley cover
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i am Steve Weyman from Bristol England and been playing guitar since I was 9 years of age and doing paid gigs in bands from age 14 playing covers and originals. I am a bit older ( quite a bit older now ! I am not gigging at the moment . I am teaching guitar and concentrating more on writing and recording in m y little home studio. Don't write in a particular style, it comes out how it comes out !
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Cover Songs
Charts
#117 today Peak #1
#12 in subgenre Peak #1
Author
Don Henley / Mike Campbell
Rights
original writers
Uploaded
May 13, 2025
Track Files
MP3
MP3 10.7 MB • 320 kbps • 4:42
Meta Data
BPM
178
Beat
4/4
Key
D maj
Vocals
Male
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
I was asked to cover this after a friend heard my laid back guitar version of this song. I love the song so why not record it ! another bucketlist song done !It was difficult to get the vibe and i've done a more live version . Don Henley is a great singer so hope I've done it justice ! The song is about nostalgia and summer love and past relationships and the loss of youth . For those interested I used a Fender telecaster through a Blackstar studio 10 6L 6 for guitar parts including the seagull like sounds in the musical interlude in the middle of the song and a Yamaha PSR E473 for all synth parts and a squier bass guitar .
Lyrics
Nobody on the road Nobody on the beach I feel it in the air The summer's out of reach Empty lake, empty streets The sun goes down alone I'm driving by your house Though I know you're not home I can see you Your brown skin shinin' in the sun You got your hair combed back Sunglasses on, Baby I can tell you My love for you will still be strong After the boys of summer have gone I never will forget those nights I wonder if it was a dream Remember how you made me crazy? Remember how I made you scream ? I don't understand what happened to our love Babe i'm gonna get you back Gonna show you what I'm made of I can see you Your brown skin shinin' in the sun I see you walkin' real slow, smilin' at everyone I can tell you My love for you will still be strong Ater the boys of summer have gone musical break Out on the road today I saw a Deadhead sticker on a cadillac A little voice inside my head said " Don't look back , you can never look back " I thought I knew what love was What did I know ? Those days are gone forever I should just let 'em go but I can see you Your brown skin shinin' in the sun You got your top pulled down Radio on ,Baby I can tell you My love for you will still be strong Ater the boys of summer have gone I can see you Your brown skin shinin' in the sun You got your hair slicked back Wayfarers on , Baby I can tell you My love for you will still be strong After the boys of summer have gone Outro
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Oddger
Sep 24
I hvaen't heard this song in ages, but I have to go and listen to the original again. Listening to your version, makes me realize that this really is a great song. I am very amazed at the production and how you manage to create this amazing soundscape, at times disturbing and at other times so reassuring. Great work!
davidabriggs
Jun 28
Stunning in every way
Swampman
Jun 06
Great job cuz excellent
DOOMTRAINmusic
May 27
Hi Keith, well this is definately one of my all time favourite songs, play it at least once a week, and this cover is GREAT !! 5 Stars friend.
KeithMitchell
May 16
Well done on reaching no 1 Steve. Well deserved.
seth smivet
May 15
Fabulous job on a great song - the best song Tom Petty never wrote hehe - again you’ve captured the true vibe of the song and the vocals and guitars are perfect!
Nigel Hardy
May 15
Great cover Steve, such a good song. Great how you can nail these classics. Top shelf mate
davidabriggs
May 13
I've always liked this song. This is a very nice cover. Everything sounds perfect. Awesome production and sound quality. The guitars are excellent. Am I right in thinking that Mike Campbell from Tom Petty's band played on the original. A really great recording Steve. Such attention to audio detail. :)
KeithMitchell
May 12
Superb Steve. Love the way you can come so close to the originals with these covers. Crazy good vocals rhythm and your guitar sounds so good to my ears. Excellent once more.
rodrica
May 12
Excellent on every level! I admire your meticulous attention to detail when covering songs & you definitely have an ear for all the subtle aspects of each song. Brilliant vocals & technique, fantastic work on the guitar & synth. First claas production & mix. Outstanding stuff!
Tony DeLecce
May 12
Very hard vocals to take on. Performance and production are stellar. Great cover. I wore this album out back in the day and baseball is my favorite sport spent many years playing and I still watch it everyday. Kudos. I’ve heard your accoustic version before. Super.
GeeS1
May 11
well done Steve! such a great song to cover especially given your vocals work so well on anything Don Henley (seen him live twice, brilliant songwriter!) guitar and synths are excellent, justice has been achieved well and truly!
BrettService
May 11
First to comment. You more than did the song justice Steve. Everything from the laid back guitar work to the vocals with conviction is top notch. I added it to my Covers of the Click station.