The Boys of Summer (acoustic Don Henley cover) - Mike Masse

The Boys of Summer by Don Henley, performed by Mike Masse
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WHY IS THIS BLOCKED IN THE US? This video is apparently blocked in the U.S. now (but still available elsewhere, which is why I've left it up). The publishers requested it, so not my call. They were getting ad revenue from this, so it seems sort of silly to block it, but to each his/her own, I suppose. The Eagles' publisher are notoriously aggressive about such things. The audio is still available for sale and streaming, however. Sorry for the inconvenience. -MM
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Performed on 7/25/15, at the Little Bear Saloon in Evergreen, Colorado. Mike resides in Denver, Colorado.

[@garythompson1860]

i honestly believe this is the best cover on youtube of this song, thank you sir.

[@meganmuirhead8507]

You are right.

[@barrykille7179]

Agreed...awesome!

[@owenduck]

100 percent its almost better than the original

[@conan8258]

You're right... What a groove!!!

[@Cryptic808]

This makes me appreciate the song more than I ever did with the original.

[@mikemasse]

Then my work here is done. :)

[@Radner74]

yeah i agree

[@MightyMadFish]

Agreed

[@mimiUnity]

Cryptic808

[@bmbaize]

Wow never really paid attention to the lyrics until you. Amazing cover better then the original. Didn't even know what a powerful love song it is until now. Fantastic

[@plowize]

the best thing I like about this is from 0.00 to 4.07

[@tool14me]

Hey Mike. I play...build pedals...home record....attempt to gig... ect. Just want to say thanks for all the joy your music has brought to our family. My daughter (4) will run in to watch your vids. when I play them...my wife will be singing from the other room... I can grab a cold one sit here...listen and reflect....jam along. I appreciate you and your music. You have effected our lives in a positive way.Rock on!

[@Grandpa_Stinky]

+tool14me I am with you, I don't play but damn this man is awesome.

[@akiramenai4973]

What state are you from, 14? Must be about as Midwest as it can get. Maybe I'm wrong. Just wondering.

[@mszabodc]

Brilliant cover. You did this classic song, justice. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@saurabhtewari9920]

I am wondering how can anyone dislike this. What a performance.

[@melaniegauvin3718]

edgy people, lol.

[@rick4544]

one of the greatest cover artists ever

[@KarlyC]

Your voice is absolutely amazing!

[@forphilme1]

After 7 years, still 1st youtube search for a cover of this. So good.

[@collmac1974]

Enjoy 😊

[@kevwalsh3675]

That's just an unbelievably good acoustic cover of this 80s nostalgic classic!! Mike has captured this nostalgia with just himself and an acoustic guitar!! It's blown my mind !! ✌️

[@FlorentCantin]

Me at the beginning: "Oh, another voice/guitar cover". Then came the verse: "Hmm... interesting one". Then came the chorus and I'm speechless. So much energy, and emotion. Thank you Mike.

[@jasonelliott3162]

Lol. Pretty much the same process chain as me just now.

[@casf120]

He's almost too good, like my ears don't believe someone could sing like that lol

[@jiggerypoetry1766]

Dead right!

[@colin24092008]

Amazing! This voice ...

[@grahamlong8701]

Makes you wonder if is voice as broken yet 🎸 dam brilliant 🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸

[@thebendu33]

Mike is incredible.

[@thebendu33]

And this is live.

[@conan8258]

As I get old I just want this kind of music, nothing electric, electro, just an angel voice and a guitar

[@martinsheath75]

Mike this cover is absolutely fantastic, I love the song anyway and you have done an amazing job!! Vocals are outstanding.

[@bravestarr2001]

Damn. Really polished performance. Cover version 10. Clean, precise playing and an incredible voice! Nicely done, sir.

[@rafaelajohnt4630]

one of the greatest cover artists ever Your voice is absolutely amazing!

[@orangesun3030]

This song brings back so many memories.

[@manjus3]

Terrific voice, terrific performance!

[@jacobskinner4040]

The amount of fun you're having while playing this song just drags me into it. Phenomenal job as always.

[@Nalanworb]

How the hell 12 people can give this the 'thumbs down' is beyond me. Your facial expressions at the end of this cover Mike said it all for me - you well and truly nailed it. Excellent.

[@BladeRunnerDeckard]

It's up to 15 now. Look at it this way...there are 15 jealous tools.

[@tf2andtalk897]

more like people disliking it to piss people off who makes these gay ass comments

[@RCROSSH]

Envy !!

[@SgtRandoni]

Dude. That's a voice! I love it.

[@shailenjhaveri650]

This guy is just brilliant!! His version of Africa by Toto is just so storming it's unbelievable!

[@casf120]

Damn Louis CK can sing!

[@geetarbube]

Hehe... His singing voice is a bit higher

[@arminkloppert4355]

Your guitar playing is so good and your voice is awesome! Wish I could sing this wonderful song like you do. I can see the joy and passion in the expression of your face. 😊 Thanks a lot for uploading!

[@Bball09rr]

How can anyone dislike this? I'm blown away by every single one of his covers. Mike, you're the best. Grz from Belgium!

[@byronconnolly3167]

Excellent mate. One of my favourites from the 80s. All the best from Sydney, Australia.

[@georgehaynes394]

This disgusts me..... How much talent can one man have its just not fair! Amazing.

[@mikeb4606]

One of the greatest songs ever in my opinion. Very well done, sir.

[@SilentKnight43]

It's difficult to get excited by covers of classic tunes that are ingrained in all of us - but your version of this was tremendous - gave me goosebumps with the vocal range. Nice work. Dropped by here after seeing your Africa rendition - equally great.

[@popcandan3519]

Incredible

[@ApakmanMarquez]

This is acoustic perfection, dude!

[@srees1979]

One of the best covers I've ever seen on here. Fantastic.

[@jiggerypoetry1766]

Love everything you do Mike, but this is the one I come back to over and over again. ❤️

[@richardbrotherhood2462]

Pure class 👏

[@TheMidshipExpress]

You do an amazing job of this song, +Mike Massé , but I think what makes it so mesmerizing for me is how much you seem to be enjoying it. This is what makes covers so fun. Thank you.

[@AntarikshRajkonwar]

Your voice has such a feel of youthness 🤩 (21/4/23 1:00am)

[@sergiocanardo6716]

really nice, bravo from France

[@112mindfreak]

beautiful voice, man. good job

[@kneudel11]

best cover of all time, and perhaps better than the original.

[@K20EF8]

I could listen to this all day. Amazing.

[@Andrewandruskini]

Потрясающее исполнение! Спасибо, Майк!

[@jasonelliott3162]

Wow! Thanks Mike, and thanks YT algorithm. That was epic. What a great voice!

[@marconeill9510]

Mike, love your stuff mate. Can't decide what sounds best in this, your angelic voice or that chiming guitar! I speak on behalf of 100s of musicians in Scotland! My next point, when are you coming here?? Don't make me come to london!! Because I'll do it!! Hehe. Rock on brother. X

[@joeyd879]

Thought I'd done my homework before seeing Mike last Tuesday in Liverpool...how wrong I was! This is fantastic. Stairway to Heaven was amazing on the evening too!

[@gilliangirl1]

Without a doubt, the very best version of this song I have ever heard.

[@gilliangirl1]

+Gary IoW Yup, you're right! Superb!

[@Oberon117]

This is a great cover, well done! On another note, thank you for teaching me the song on guitar.

[@murrayotdmarcusxmp7396]

one of the greatest cover artists ever Your voice is absolutely amazing! Two words Mike. Bloody brilliant!

[@jiggerypoetry1766]

I could watch this every day for the rest of my life. And guess what... I think I will. My favourite eighties song just got better. ❤️

[@fredtedstedman]

Outstanding Mike ! Wales UK.

[@MrJasperAkker]

This made my day! Thanks Mike, awesome cover!

[@brotherjohn25]

One of the best rock songs ever and you gave a spectacular cover!

[@br5087]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing this fine cover.

[@HD2You]

Mike, you added hopes and pure life to this melancholic song.

[@mreejeeriksson4056]

Mike! one of the absolutly best today! And thanks for your fantastic versions of many songs from 60-70-80: s until today... Eje Eriksson, Sweden

[@wonderstew]

Just wanted to let you know that you single-handedly motivated me, an overworked, early-30s father of two little girls to take voice lessons after more than a decade of musical apathy. Thanks homes. Keep on keeping on.

[@t.k.bertram3076]

Thirty years ago, this was the song that my ex-wife and I listened to as "our song" while we were dating. Every line, every note of the song is chiseled into my memory. I loved that song. Then I heard your interpretation. I think that you did a better job because it's just you and your guitar. Thanks, I really like your work.

[@nicollthomson]

Amazing 😮

[@TOPGone29]

your voice is amazing. i like your acoustic version of the song.

[@dftns19]

I just found you today Mike. You're spectacular, but you knew that. If I'm ever in a position to need a band, such as a wedding, you'll be a finalist for sure. I know you hear that a lot with probably little pay off but I mean it.

[@stevenfarrington2361]

Vocals are on point and the guitar sounds like an orchestra. Luv that you captured the energy of the song. Epic cover.

[@robertremias2208]

Great!

[@Jeaust8V]

wow, this one is surely getting to be my favourite one so far, it sticks in my head, and is getting even better than the original.

[@chrishenson8959]

One of my favourite songs. Brilliant.

[@TNCOWBOY07]

Wow, WOW, WOW!!!!! Just amazing work here. Im gobsmacked.

[@josephharley9448]

EVERYONE LOVES THIS SONG. I kinda think on it as an ode to obsession "driving past your home but I KNOW your not home"

[@akiramenai4973]

No, just nostalgia. It's more about the lifelong feeling of wanting what could have been. It's not as immediate as obsession.

[@NativeSpencer117]

I wanna see this guy in AZ some day. Would be nice to have a drink and listen to this man sing. I'm like hooked on this guy. His voice is incredible!

[@stevezerbst]

Hey Mike, awesome job as always!! You are one of the best "cover" guitar playing/singers I have ever heard. You are spot on with this Henley classic which is not an easy cover to do, but you know how to put so much feeling into each & every video you compose. Can never get enough of your singing, keep up the great work!!

[@barrynbreen]

Tried finding a good version on guitar of thos song and bingo! Found the best

[@whysooooooooserious]

Mike Thank you for sharing this video. After a hard day of work, you brought joy to my day

[@sellammichael1796]

I was driving today and i felt the urge to hear this song and this version

[@smack6293]

K I looked for the most unrealistical cover song by this guy to do on acoustic, and pull off.. and of course, blows me away again!! Bravo sir!!

[@sonicmj3]

Simply perfect!

[@Sunnbobb]

Damn, another perfectly fine evening lost. Once I get started watching you play, I'm addicted. Good work man.

[@gdkjones]

This guy is awesome. That's it n that's all. What he does with Jeff Hall is beyond amazing. This is the first time I have heard him solo. Outstanding. I do love the Jeff-meister though. Long may they continue.

[@Gillesgip]

This is one of my favorites!! You are absolutely brilliant Mike!!

[@jamiejarman1242]

Wow, 7 years late to the party but that was phenomenal 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Svnipni]

Yes! No idea how I only just stumbled on this one. Brilliant as usual!

[@zachmacrockproductionsinc.9902]

love it ,beautiful voice

[@89190jprice]

Hi Mike. As a growing guitar player at the age of 27 who has finally committed to singing lessons so he can perform low key like your video's at the pizzeria, you are a massive inspiration to me. Your vocals and personalized play style are just superb and I one day hope to become as good as you so I may entertain and share the joy of music for others. Love from New Zealand mate! James.

[@uahjustin]

My GOD what a voice!

[@kylerennie30]

Mike just letting you know theres a couple of guys from Fife in Scotland that are big Fans of yours. We listen to you play while having a good wee drink. Boys of summer with you playing is my favourite cover n for me i prefer it to the original.

[@walterikeda5113]

Man, you just put ALL the amazing feeling this song deserves

[@jackglacken2045]

Well done Mike Masse. If I was somewhere and heard that live, I would try to give you a serious high five! Really well done!

[@bobbyjovi]

Mike.That was brilliant.Thumbs up from Sydney Australia.

[@snowindafunboots4369]

JUST THANKS FROM ITALY (love the way you sing it very clearly and loud)

[@deandean83]

Another class performance...!! Mike Masse brilliant..!!

[@annemullins1250]

You've probably seen Don Henley's recent testimony re fair use. And maybe you've seen some of the numerous vids complaining about his POV. Anyhow, from a little Canadian island, I'm sure happy you left this up. I was looking for an acoustic guitar version of this song, and voilà, here you are, with a stellar performance I didn't expect. Bravo!

[@matwright061]

Mike, one of the most outstanding covers I've ever heard! Well done! I've been learning guitar for the past 18 months and would love to know how to play your version of this great song. Do you have a strumming pattern + chord sheet anywhere online? Or an instructional clip on how to play your version?

[@KlaasjanM]

Holly another superb song of Mike. Thank you for this one!!!

[@jaytc3218]

Hi, Mike. I bought your catalog a couple of years ago. Beautiful stuff as always. I've been tinkering around with this song myself. Playing in the original key of E flat minor with the guitar tuned down 1/2 step makes everything perfect! Rock on, Brother!

[@jamesmoore9223]

Such a clean and beautiful voice. makes me heart melt. fantastic performance mate 👏👏👏

[@jiggerypoetry1766]

Utterly utterly brilliant. ❤️ I bought this track Mike and I play it every day in my car mate. Love everything about it. When are you coming to Yorkshire??!!

[@mikemasse]

I visited Scarborough and York on my last trip. Beautiful country. It would be fun to be "Live at Leeds" at some point. :)

[@glennk822]

Very well sung....Loved listening to it....

[@bigbattenberg]

There are actually REAL people who can pull this off. Amazing. Mike Massé is one of my all time favourite singers.

[@profearquimedes75]

wonderful... ! your voice is wonderful. You have much feeling. Congratulations.

[@LesliK7]

Great job! One of my all time fav songs - you nailed it.

[@krispyJDubyall1]

Absolutely fantastic cover 🖒

[@dannystok3210]

I think you are amazing, Mike!!! What a voice, great guitar-playing, incredible covers!!! Danny from Holland

[@sig1981]

Awesome! So good👏🏻

[@raffaelrudolf]

You nailed it brother. One of my favorite songs ever. Timeless. Cheers from Germany 🤟🏼