This Ain't the Summer of Love

Blue Öyster Cult

About This Ain't the Summer of Love

"This Ain't the Summer of Love" is a song by the American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult from the band's 1976 album Agents of Fortune. The song inspired "Swallow My Pride" by pioneering grunge band Green River. It references the Summer of Love, organized by marketers to cash in on the hippie movement in 1967.


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1998
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Feeling easy on the outside
But not so funny on the inside
Feel the sound, pray for rain
For this is the night we ride

This ain't the garden of Eden
There ain't no angels above
And things ain't like what they used to be
And this ain't the summer of love

Lock all your doors from the outside
The key will dangle by the inside
You may begin to understand
That this is the night we ride

This ain't the garden of Eden
There ain't no angels above
And things ain't like what they used to be
And this ain't the summer of love

On the night we ride, this ain't the summer of love.
This ain't the garden of eden
There ain't no angels above
And things ain't like what they used to be
And this ain't the summer of love
This ain't the summer, this ain't, this ain't
This ain't the summer of love

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Blue Öyster Cult

Blue Öyster Cult (often abbreviated BÖC) are an American rock band from Long Island, New York, United States, best known for such hard rock songs as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", "Burnin' for You", and "Godzilla". Since the release of their self-titled debut album in 1972, the band has sold over 24 million albums worldwide, including 7 million in the United States alone.[citation needed] The band's music videos, especially "Burnin' for You", received heavy rotation on MTV when the music television network premiered in 1981, cementing the band's contribution to the development and success of the music video in modern pop culture. Today, BÖC's music continues to be played on AOR-friendly radio stations as well as in movies, … more »

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Written by: DON WALLER, A. BOUCHARD, MURRAY KRUGMAN

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"This Ain't the Summer of Love" is a song by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult, who formed in Long Island, New York, in 1967.
Album Release
The song was released on their fourth studio album, "Agents of Fortune", which came out in May 1976.
Song Writers
The track was written by Blue Öyster Cult members Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser and Albert Bouchard, in collaboration with rock journalist Richard Meltzer.
Song's Collaboration
This song serves as a unique collaboration between a rock band and a journalist, marking an unusual mix of musical and journalistic perspectives.
Popular Recognition
While it was not released as a single, "This Ain't the Summer of Love" has become a fan favorite and one of Blue Öyster Cult's most recognized tracks.
Genre
The song is generally classified as hard rock, an aggressive form of rock music generally characterized by strong driving rhythms and heavy use of electric guitars.
Song Theme
The lyrics to "This Ain't the Summer of Love" suggest cynicism and disillusionment, countering the concept of the idyllic "summer of love" that was popular in late 1960s counterculture.
Live Performances
"This Ain't the Summer of Love" became a staple of Blue Öyster Cult's live performances, showcasing the band's tight musicianship and intense energy.
Album Success
The song's parent album, "Agents of Fortune", is considered one of Blue Öyster Cult's most successful works, reaching the top 30 in the US and being certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "This Ain't the Summer of Love" has been covered by several artists, including industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, indicating its enduring influence.

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