Summer of '69

"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 present-day setting with black-and-white flashbacks. The video received a nomination for Best Male Video at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards. Regarded as one of the most successful songs of Adams' career, "Summer of '69" became a fixture of his live performances, including appearances at major events such as Live Aid and numerous concert tours. The song has been covered by other artists and is frequently cited by publications as one of the greatest Canadian songs or one of the best songs of all time.