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Vocal Coach reacts to reaction to analyses analyzes analysis of breaks down Don Henley “The Boys of Summer” Live on the Howard Stern Show (2015)
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Donald Hugh Henley is an American musician, and a founding member of the rock band Eagles, for whom he is the drummer and one of the lead vocalists, as well as the sole continuous member of the band. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best of My Love", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life in the Fast Lane", "The Last Resort", "The Long Run" and "Get Over It".
"The Boys of Summer" is a song by the American musician Don Henley. The lyrics were written by Henley and the music was composed by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was released on October 26, 1984, as the lead single from Henley's album Building the Perfect Beast.
Composer: Don Henley and Mike Campbell
Producer: Don Henley, Danny Kortchmar, Greg Ladanyi, Mike Campbell
Performed by Don Henley - Vocals
Location and Date
2015 Howard Stern Show New York US
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[@BethRoars]

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[@paulm8908]

what is your bands name?

[@markiep8477]

"Boys of Summer" is about as close to a perfect song as there is. This is a cool version.

[@ryanw3658]

It paints a hell of a picture that is insanely relatable and nostalgic at the same time

[@clrodrick]

It truly is a hell of a song

[@cameronwilson4782]

The ataris version was better

[@theelf152]

@@cameronwilson4782 & Pigs Fly

[@Frank_E_Scialdone]

There are not many perfect songs in this world. But this is one of them. The lyrics are amazing. It tells the story so clearly.

[@jamessweet5341]

Don is a complicated and intelligent man. This runs through all of his music and makes him a genuinely interesting person. His musical talent is astronomical but it's the brain food that marks him as special.

[@maristellaottulich7814]

You said what I would

[@iwanjf]

Very well said..

[@moranjackson7662]

Boys of Summer is one of my most cherished songs of the 80's. I was like... 13 back then and I heard it on repeat. It reminds me of my youth, the book I was reading, how good the times were. And rigth now this version makes me cry... so beautiful and melancholic.

[@TwoWolves]

I have always liked this song as it painted a picture of the melancholy we feel end of summer. It reminds me of the summers at our beach house growing up. The girl who became my wife and I spent the summers of our teen years at beach. When she passed away I had this song played at her funeral because it reminded me of our summers together...and her departure from life. The image evoked by the lyrics "empty lake, empty streets, the sun goes down alone" echoed my feelings at her loss...and still do all these years later. It is a lovely bittersweet song...

[@jonahart777]

The original up tempo version has the greatest guitar outro I have ever heard, played by Steuart Smith....Simply beautiful..

[@RobertEskew]

Actually, Mike Campbell played the lead guitar, including the guitar outro, on Henley's studio version of Boys.

[@jonahart777]

@@RobertEskew The version is a live set that Steuart played on not the released single version...I should have made that clear...In the studio version the outro was trunkated and faded out....The live version which is on YT has smith playing...

[@theelf152]

Yeah this Song is sacred to me it is arguably one of the best songs ever, but I really do love that Stuart Smith outro on Eagles Farewell 1 tour in Melbourne as well, I have that DVD its very special.

[@coffee-xg6my]

You remarked on the open vowel way he sings the "I' in "I can see you...". You need to keep in mind that Henley is a native Texan raised in rural East Texas on a farm. And even though his speaking voice no longer has a heavy southern accent that it may have had as a kid growing up in East Texas, when he sings, it will come through to a certain extent, especially on those kinds of vowel sounds. We in the southern US pronounce all our words such as I, bye, high, sky etc with that 'open vowel'...And true southerners are not ashamed of it either. Proud of it in fact! 🙂 Like a song I once heard says, "I speak my southern English just a freely as I wish" #Southernstrongsouthernproud! #DonHenley

[@firedoc5]

The official video won Best Video of the Year on MTV, which makes it even more of a blast from the past. It's so great how so many from one band went on to such great solo careers like Don, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, and Glenn Frey. Glenn Frey's "Smugglers Blues" is also a great song and video. There's just something about drummer / singers that is just so impressive with the talent it takes to do both at the same time.

[@RobertEskew]

Agreed. Phil Collins was a virtuoso drummer, singer/songwriter, and performer.

[@sylvanaire]

I LOVE Smuggler’s Blues! I think it is my favorite of all the post-Eagles solo projects. There’s nothing like a story song. 🥰

[@theelf152]

I have nothing but respect for all the Eagles, but sorry Glenn ( R I P Legend) Felder, Walsh etc did not have anywhere near the success Don Henley did in his solo career & with the utmost respect to them All, Henley is an absolute genius lyricist, Exceptional singer. His solo songs will be epic centuries from now and his duets with Stevie Nicks, Patty Smyth, Trisha Yearwood are among the best duets ever heard. There's just simply no-one like him. I do agree though the few drummers with great voices usually are extremely special. Phil Collins is the perfect example, Karen Carpenter (R I P) was a great drummer and a fantastic singer too. All three are truly remarkable. I think Don's songs sets him apart as they have great depth and wisdom about them amongst all the other things, and that's what makes him my favourite.

[@judycopen9912]

I would recommend you react to another one of his songs called "The Heart of the Matter". The lyrics are so poignant and his vocals are very emotive.

[@pumpkinpie3887]

Yes! My favorite Don Henley song ❤️

[@shenebraskan4945]

​@@pumpkinpie3887Best song ever.

[@talbotdavis1225]

@@shenebraskan4945 Agreed

[@gordonwilson1631]

A stupendous song and production.

[@danjmcs]

Great song off a GREAT album, Building the Perfect Beast... saw Don on tour for this one and he was amazing, but he always has been a pro whenever i've seen him solo or with The Eagles. Love this slowed down version.

[@kajlennartsson4234]

Thank you Beth. This song was a favourite in the 80s. I recommend you to listen to Don Henley - A New York Minute. ❤❤

[@ronparsons8786]

The end of the innocence New York Minute Little tin God Heart of the matter All amazing songs from that album

[@kajlennartsson4234]

@@ronparsons8786 I agree with you. The end of innocence is a great album.

[@leebaker2588]

@@ronparsons8786 Heart of the matter . . . absolute gold . . .

[@timcarr4673]

One of my all time favourite songs. I always pump up the volume when this comes on the radio.

[@dougel4709]

Feels like being back in highschool. And the weird thing is... even back then, before I even had anything to feel nostalgic about, this song still managed to make me feel nostalgic anyway. 💚💜

[@scottmackenzie6699]

I always thought the “boys” in Boys of Summer were the summer residents. Those boys whose families had summer beach homes or the boys working the summer tourist jobs. The girl, I assume, is a year round resident gaining attraction from the summer boys. The narrator is saying, I’ll be there for you with a growing love beyond the boys of summer. It’s one of Henley (and Mike Campbell’s) best songs.

[@erickraemer2138]

boys of summer = baseball players

[@barrywinslow9798]

One of the best singer/songwriters of my lifetime. This is kind of an unplugged version.

[@blinkybill2198]

Im gona watch this quick before it gets blocked

[@RockDocNeal]

Wow, I've heard this song so many times over the years, but this version made the lyrics hit so much harder and I'm actually a little teary, maybe because I'm at "the age" when I've been doing a lot of reminiscing about the "good old days" with lost loves, regrets and missed opportunities and realizing they're gone forever.

[@lifelover515]

On-point insights into this great natural singer's style, as always Beth.

[@FredDavison]

What a great version of this song. It left me in tears.

[@Daehawk]

Never been a fan of this song but this version I do like..a lot. This one gave me chills.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

You’re nuts

[@BryanMark-mw8sz]

I can't relate. It's a masterpiece.

[@slestak5960]

I remember this song from when I was in my late teens and my first serious relationship had just fallen apart. I would drive around at night with the windows down thinking about my ex-girlfriend and listening to this over and over.

[@tiffinyanderson4403]

My favorite song of all times. It always takes me back to my teens and driving around in my Jeep with the top off. Those days make me smile.

[@kenfields2930]

Yes, nostalgia ain’t what it used to be. I was in college when this came out and loved it right away!

[@brandondesimone7375]

AMO ESTA CANCION Y LA VOZ DE DON ES VERDADERAMENTE DULCE ,ENVOLVENTE ,MARAVILLOSA¡¡¡¡¡

[@judgementhallcollections8168]

Extraordinary, almost clicked onward upon hearing it would be slow and different. Captured the original spirit still. Thnx Beth

[@24SparrowJack]

i first heard this version of this song round about the time i split up with a girl who looks really similar to Beth as well so this hit me in the feels a bit 🤣

[@DBShouse69]

Thank you, I had never heard this version of this song, and it hits hard. I was a teenager when the original came out and I loved it, but this version, after all this time, hits a special place.

[@ronparsons8786]

Whoa. Love the studio version but this is primo!

[@jamieoconnor1916]

Great video thanks Beth 😊 much respect 🙏 🫡 keep up the fantastic work, I love this epic tune 😀 😎

[@t0dd000]

I really love this in-studio version. Awesome.

[@51Dss]

have to ask - have you listened to the studio version of this song - this slow "contemplative" rendition really takes away the story behind it. Can't speak for others but Americans all (nearly all) can relate to having had one very special summer love. Young, free, the beach or the lake - the girl of your dreams. Lost in love for a brief (all too brief) summer you feel as though it will last forever. Then summer ends. People (your girl) go back to school or back home or...they start a job and they disappear from your eyes - your heart your mind...its as if they were suddenly snatched away - swallowed up in a proverbial ether. The sights, the sounds, the smells - perfume, suntan lotion, salt water spray - it was all so perfect and suddenly gone. The townie boy or guy who fell deep and hard in love longs for it all to come back and to never stop. The beach is as cold and empty as your heart and soul now that it all has suddenly ended. You want it back but it isn't going to come back. All you have is the sweet memory so rich and so fresh you can hear, smell, taste, feel the summer sun on your skin - and now its cold and empty. All of this is perfectly conveyed in the original - studio version of the song. This "contemplative" version is odd - its like its been decades since that special summer love was lost. The man is old(er) and by that stage he should have got on with his own life and had his own career and family. The original / studio version is just right - the man is a townie...its only been a few weeks or maybe a month since it all ended. He hasn't had time to get over it. He is feeling raw - empty like the beach. I would LOVE to see you do a reaction video to the studio version of this song.

[@bamachine]

This is one of the great songs that almost anybody can relate to and like most great songs, the chorus evolves in each refrain.

[@richardjacobs7632]

Nice version too! Thanks Beth

[@maristellaottulich7814]

His voice makes me emotional, makes me cry ♥

[@justastupidjourney3978]

I saw Don touring on his own with Katrina and the Waves at Redrocks back in... 1986?? A long time ago anyhow. Excellent concert, and when he came out and did an encore of Hotel California it was truly epic. Also a lot of people remark about drummers who can sing. Don was my first hero in my mind.

[@davelister1]

What a classic song and a fantastic version

[@double00spy]

He is a Texan .... it's perfectly natural for him to say "Ahh" instead of "I". Plus, of course, it is musically better.

[@srudine]

I have always loved this song. This laid back, slow version is great but I still prefer the original version for its catchy tempo. Thanks Beth for playing this iconic song. How about reacting to the band America playing Ventura Highway. It is a great classic that I know you will enjoy!

[@sistersurprise120]

I've never heard this version before. Bryan Adams does the one I was familiar with that is most played in Canada.

[@mikebunner3498]

Beth, This song is beautiful. Don is such a talent. a good drummer and a great songwriter & singer.... In this video I adore the piano and the slide on the guitar. A Deadhead sticker.. Howard has some good groups on his show!! Look for more, you will not be sorry!!! Such as Metallica or Bruce Hornsby. Both good videos!!!!!................ Check them OUT. I always liked the Eagles. Don was one of the main forces in that legendary group. And one of the primary songwriters.......

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

I adore his music

[@donna25871]

Interesting how singing in different keys gives a different emotional tone to the song. In the recorded version he sings in a much higher key.

[@kjek1]

One of the greatest tunes ever

[@roytaylor2161]

His mature voice sounds even better.

[@bumperu]

The official video is a visual and musical masterpiece.

[@BryanMark-mw8sz]

Man........ the texture in his voice in this version did what the original came so close to doing.......... it broke the dam that's held back a torrent of remiss.

[@FionaEm]

Boys of Summer will always remind me of being a teenager in 80s Australia. A comparatively carefree time, with fantastic music from all around the world. Interestingly, Don's singing voice in all his well-known Eagles and solo songs is much higher than his speaking voice. He's definitely doing something different here.

[@blakezahn706]

Would love for you to check out “The Ataris” cover of this song! Different sound and it rocks!

[@cheebees]

A great cover!

[@605hooligan]

Love this cover!

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

Maybe it's just the title but the song seems like a subset of the Beach Boys. Regarding Tom Petty, my favorite will always be "Refugee"...there's so much power and soul in that song...a true rock classic!

[@user-nestornugpo]

Thanks Beth for sharing💙❤💙

[@BethRoars]

You are so welcome

[@user-nestornugpo]

@@BethRoars 💙💘💙

[@oscararzate7956]

Me gustó la canción pero más tu reacción Beth 👏👏🍀🍀

[@kidge64]

Randy Meisner from the Eagles passed away a week ago and would love you too listen too him sing Take It too the Limit Live 1977, the his vocals and range is amazing.

[@rexwine]

Artist talk all the time about the songs they didn't even notice were going to become the hits they became. Then again, some know right away a song is going to be a good one.

[@ChorusAndTheRing]

Great song. I've been following the Eagles but not Henley's solo carreer and I first knew of this song through First Aid Kit's rendition of it (great as well BTW)

[@jorgemateus7016]

Summer vacations comes to my mind.

[@jonhenke1504]

This is a good version but I still prefer the original video with the eight-year-old kid pounding away at the drums!! And I like the faster beat in the original with all the sound production. This version has a much different mood as in laid back rather than driving up to the girl's door and she's not home and your heart speeds up!!

[@stevew3196]

Tom Petty rejected the tune Don wrote those iconic lyrics. A great version you should check out the live version they did in Melbourne in (I think) 2005. Steuart Smith on a telecaster (in this version he's sitting on Don's left playing an accoustic guitar.

[@bastien-]

This reminds me of a cover of Springsteen's Glory Days that Basia Bulat did for A/V Club's Undercover. Just her voice and her dulcimer, doing a beautiful, slower, more poignant version of the song.

[@martymcdermott67]

Don Henley is a genius, with exceptional talent. That's a given. His voice needs no affirmation. (Glen Frey said "even I don't sing as much as I could - we have Don Henley")! His advancing narrative style of song writing/storytelling is a lesson in how it should be done. His drumming, while not in the "Steve Gadd/Drummer God" class, is exactly what the song needs (so perhaps, maybe, it is in that class). And then, there's The Last Resort. Glen Frey said that The Last Resort is the best song Don Henley ever wrote. I'm certain that's up for discussion, but it would take a strong arguement to prove him wrong. (Have a listen. React if you want, but really, just listen. It's a lesson in songwriting (and history), not so much a vocal lesson.Well ..) So this version is 3 tones down from the original. Who cares. His voice has aged. The song, and his delivery, hasn't. And, to me, that's all that matters. The older you get, the harder this song hits. I was 17 when this came out. Finally, RIP Randy Meisner. Another Eagle flies no more. Edited to add link to The Last Resort. Have a listen, reaction not necessary. kzbin.info/www/bejne/in3FhqqOo82VrJo

[@Dan-C-71]

Watching this while it’s still up. Don Henley seems to be on a mission to scrub his music from the internet.

[@wrldchamps04]

Has been for year$

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

Beth, Don Henley tends to take down any of his stuff posted on KZbin. (Especially covers!) You might get away with this one because it's from Howard Stern's show. IDK.

[@accadoza]

🌟

[@Lonejustice1]

You should do Tom Petty Here Comes My Girl.

[@dansavik7137]

Good

[@jonahart777]

I urge you to listen to Waiting in the weeds by The Eagles from Long Road Out Of Eden, now that is a beautifully written piece of poetry....Well worth a listen.

[@bethjones5466]

My picks for his most beautiful song lyricss are Wasted Time and Sad Cafe

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

Grew up with The Eagles, and Henley has always very earnest about playing/singing well. A band maybe forgotten, but foundational for The Eagles, et al. (with a funny name) The Flying Burrito Brothers 🤔.

[@markmclendon8621]

oh Beth roar

[@michaelpond6386]

Like Mick says it’s only rock n roll. Imagine someone like Jim Morrison singing this ooo sinister 😂

[@craiggaisford1402]

One of the back up singers is the daughter of Tommy Johnston of the Doobie Brothers!

[@billyboyers-zj2yk]

You should hear the band green jelly and the song three little pigs

[@nflr92]

Last winter I found myself on the highway and in front of me was indeed a dead head sticker on a Cadillac. I hope the owner had placed it on there for the same reason I was excited to see it.

[@harrysewell3721]

Good reaction. As for how Don Henley’s voice can sound better…I find that comical

[@AndreTrigueros]

I'm surprised you haven't done Eagles reactions. They're great!

[@billbitterman9487]

Eagles block most if not all their stuff. Maybe a couple exceptions

[@thundernels]

Henley is King of the blockers. Tough to keep Eagles reactions up.

[@paulm8908]

babe, you gave your tell. before he ended his phrasing, you went gaga. you know the song, you know the instance, and you know don henley. not bad on you, but lets get real. he is amazing.

[@leftcoaster67]

Careful Beth. Don is pretty ruthless on what he feels is his copyright. Then again it's from Sterns show.

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

When President Obama awarded the eagles the metal of freedom award at the White House his exact words were ," the eagles have sold more records and albums than any other artist in the 20th century and that same a lot considering how much great music a musicians there were at that time". If you don't believe me you can watch it on KZbin and hear it right out of his mouth and I'm a huge eagles fan and I didn't have no idea about that stat

[@slimsshady78]

Check out the Ataries cover of this song hands down the best.

[@DeadDrunk1]

The Ataris made this song popular for me

[@floridaoutdoordiscoveries8301]

That was done in a lower key than the original version

[@grahambuddery172]

I admire Don Henley, and his life with Eagles. But if you want to see this song really rock check out the cover by The Ataris

[@jamessinacore6991]

Mike Campbell said Tom Petty never forgave him for letting Don Henley have that song….despite Tom shelving the music. Lol.

[@frontrowtennis]

During the Eagles documentary someone said they gradually moved most lead vocals away from Glenn Frey to Don Henley because he has “the golden voice”

[@topherwhite370]

You are gorgeous

[@craigmcbride8226]

Hey, this is good, but could you do a reaction to the studio version, music version of this.

[@bobsmith1187]

You really should listen to the original version of this song. So much better.

[@brandondesimone7375]

PIENSO QUE EL SEÑOR HENLEY CANTA CON SENTIMIENTOS Y SIN LAS TECNICAS VOCALES ,ESTA VERSION ES MEJOR QUE LA ORIGINAL

[@leroyrs]

I miss the hunting 80s synths of the original version that give you melancholy vibes.

[@NewBritainStation]

I think two of his best performances vocally are on Hotel California, but not necessarily the songs people think. Wasted Time and The Last Resort are both amazing showcases for Henley’s voice and I’d love to see a reaction/analysis for either/both.

[@ninja_tony]

I agree completely. Wasted Time is actually my favorites Eagles song (which is really hard to narrow down because there are SO MANY amazing songs in their catalog), but i feel like it is so emotional and gorgeous. And The Last Resort is a masterpiece that doesn’t get nearly the attention I think it deserves.

[@NewBritainStation]

@@ninja_tony Bitter Creek is up there too, for me.

[@wrldchamps04]

Love his voice..one of ny favorites....bt his pettiness on copyright issues on YT majes him hard to like lol

[@TheSpud1129]

This version to me is awesome - although it probably is hard as hell to sing backup to due to his cadence.

[@jenewbee]

If I know anything about Don Henley and the eagles this video won't be up for very long

[@mcquilm]

My favourite song of all time.

[@Qegurezi]

Like the channel but using this version if like the shower/raincoat scenario for me.

[@kjdavis1]

Countdown until Don Henley personally files a takedown notice over copyright.

[@MichaelW969]

Henley is a copyright czar. Be careful. lol

[@m1k3br4v0]

Grew up listening to the Eagles and Don Henley when he went solo. Loved your analysis. Would love your reaction to this Steve Winwood acoustic cut of Can't find my way home: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6C2n2WPYsdpras

[@lindsayj56]

Ed Sheerans overpass graffiti is basically the same song

[@koachs77]

He throws away the ends , because , he’s a drummer , which in a country band they sing a lot , he has to start playing his drums