Bryan Adams is one of the most popular and revered names in music. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is perhaps one of the most seasoned musicians. During a recent interview, the famed musician opened up about his career and touched upon the idea and inspiration behind one of his most popular songs.

Bryan Adams talks about his career, the inspiration behind ‘Summer of ’69’

While talking to Classic Rock Magazine recently, the famed Canadian rock singer opened up about his career and what he has achieved in the past 50 years as an artist. He even touched upon how and why his most popular anthem, ‘Summer of ’69,’ came to existence.He revealed that he was always bummed he didn’t write the lyrics to ‘Summer of ‘69’ and shared that it was inspired by Bob Seger’s 1976 song ‘Night Moves.’ He added, “That’s such a brilliant song, it always pissed me off that I didn’t write it.” Furthermore, he praised Seger and his song for capturing the essence of nostalgia.He added, “It’s a nostalgic song. Romantic. Teenage blues, that awkwardness of trying to figure out sexuality – it’s all there.” He further concluded by quoting, “I got my first real six-string/Bought it at the five and dime/Played it ’til my fingers bled/Was the summer of ’69.”

Who is Bryan Adams

The Canadian rockstar started off his journey in music in the early 1970s, and has, over the years, branched out into other mediums as well. Over the years, he has become known as a famed singer, guitarist, songwriter, and photographer. He has sold millions of records and is known as one of the most revered artists of all time. Some of his best-known songs include ‘Summer of ’69’, ‘Heaven’, and ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’ to name a few.