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title: Summer of 69
date: "2006-01-02T12:00:00Z"
categories:
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wp_id: 443
description: Explore a line-by-line history of the hit song "Summer of '69" written by its co-composer Jim Vallance. This breakdown clarifies the specific lyrical inspirations, personal memories, and creative process behind the classic rock staple.
keywords: [jim vallance, bryan adams, songwriting, summer of 69, classic rock, lyrics history]
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[Summer of '69](http://www.jimvallance.com/01-music-folder/songs-folder-may-27/pg-song-adams-summer-of-69.html): a line-by-line history of the song, by its writer Jim Vallance.