Bryan Adams: Hit Was About Sex, Not 1969

Tells Maggie Rodriguez "Summer Of '69" Wasn't, As Many Assume, About Nostalgia

(CBS)  Over the course a career that began almost three decades ago, singer/songwriter Bryan Adams. "The Groover from Vancouver," has assured his place in rock 'n' roll history with hits such as "Summer of '69," "Straight from the Heart" and "Run to You."

Earlier this year, he released his eleventh studio album, aptly titled "11."

It will, commented the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "sound instantly familiar to Adams fans. As usual, the CD is built around hearty and tuneful rock anthems ('Tonight We Have The Stars' and 'Flower Grown Wild') and several rough-hewn ballads ('We Found What We Were Looking For' and 'Somethin' to Believe In').

Since his 1980 debut, Adams has sold more than 65 million albums.

He's also built a reputation as a photographer, even shooting a Guess ad campaign this year.

On The Early Show Monday, co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez asked Adams how he keeps going.

"I love music," he replied, " and we like touring. And it's always interesting, because new songs happen all the time. So, when they happen, it's time to go back in the studio and then, a new album happens like this one this year.

"We spent the whole summer in America touring, and we're going to continue to tour probably up until the springtime here."

Then, Adams revealed a little-known fact about his 1985 hit, "Summer of '69."

"A lot of people think it's about the year," Adams said, "but actually, it's more about making love in the summertime. It's using '69 as a sexual reference."

[baddiesgirl]

Griking, had this been the FIRST time Bryan had ever said this, then maybe it could be viewed as seeking publicity. However, as he has said it many times in the past, yet 24 years later he STILL has to explain it is not about the year but making love and a sexual position, he doesn''t NOT need (nor does Bryan ever seek) publicity.

[griking]

I really don''t care one way or the other but I really don''t believe him. To me it sounds like he''s just looking for some publicity as he release a new album.

[jayblrdi]

I have a little more respect for Bryan Adams now.

[u-r-right]

There is a reference at the end of the song "Me and my baby did a ''69) other than that, it sure seems nostalgic to me.

[xogiovannaxo]

I am a long time Bryan Adams fan of many yrs now & all I can say is
"TOTALLY & SIMPLY AMAZING AS ALWAYS !"
Thanks CBS for having Bryan on your show today !
*Giovanna*

[evaine-2009]

It was a great song, but this "revelation" takes away some of its uniqueness and downgrades it to join the ranks of the other million songs about ***. I will still enjoy the song, but now it is more.....blah blah blah.