Oh dear. I wish this little "controversy" would just go away!
In 2005 an article appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, followed by a similar piece in the Vancouver Province newspaper (see right and below). The articles were prompted by the fact that, about five years ago, Bryan started introducing the song "Summer Of '69" in concert by saying, "This song has absolutely nothing to do with the year 1969".
The audience reaction was predictable, and Bryan has continued using the new song intro at his concerts.
In addition, Bryan has done several interviews which have further contributed to the mini maelstrom, including this chat with Sarah D'Esti Miller in 2001:
Miller: As long as we're on the subject of Summer of 69, just how autobiographical is the song?
Adams: Some parts are autobiographical, but the title comes from the idea of 69 as a metaphor for sex. Most people thought it was about the year 1969.
In 2005 an article appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, followed by a similar piece in the Vancouver Province newspaper (see right and below). The articles were prompted by the fact that, about five years ago, Bryan started introducing the song "Summer Of '69" in concert by saying, "This song has absolutely nothing to do with the year 1969".
The audience reaction was predictable, and Bryan has continued using the new song intro at his concerts.
In addition, Bryan has done several interviews which have further contributed to the mini maelstrom, including this chat with Sarah D'Esti Miller in 2001:
Miller: As long as we're on the subject of Summer of 69, just how autobiographical is the song?
Adams: Some parts are autobiographical, but the title comes from the idea of 69 as a metaphor for sex. Most people thought it was about the year 1969.
