Celebrated Summer
Bob Mould
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Love and hate was in the air, like pollen from a flower Somewhere in April time, they add another hour I guess I'd better think up a way to spend my time Just when I'm ready to sit inside, it's summer time Should I go fishing or get a friend to hang around It's back to summer, back to basics, hang around Getting drunk out on the beach, or playing in a band And getting out of school meant getting out of hand Was this your celebrated summer? Was that your celebrated summer? Then the sun disintegrates between a wall of clouds I summer where I winter at, and no one is allowed there Do you remember when the first snowfall fell When summer barely had a snowball's chance in Hel
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Written by: ROBERT ARTHUR MOULD
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10 facts about this song
Artist Inspiration"Celebrated Summer" was first recorded by Hüsker Dü, a band in which Bob Mould was the guitarist and vocalist. Hüsker Dü was known for its evolution from a hardcore punk band to initiating the genre of alternative rock, which greatly influenced the sound of this song.
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Song EvolutionAfter the break-up of Hüsker Dü in 1987, Bob Mould performed "Celebrated Summer" as a solo act in a more acoustic sound compared to the original punk version.
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Iconic AlbumThe song is from the album "New Day Rising," which is one of the first Hüsker Dü albums to receive widespread critical acclaim and also considered one of the best albums of the 1980s.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Celebrated Summer" depict youthful nostalgia and the end of carefree summer days, which is a departure from Hüsker Dü's typically more abstract or politically charged songs.
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Genre InfluenceThis song, along with the rest of "New Day Rising", helped to lay the foundation for the 1990s alternative rock sound and pave the way for bands like Nirvana and Pixies.
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Live PerformanceDespite the song's popularity among fans, it is rarely performed live by Bob Mould due to its high difficulty level and the emotional strain it takes on him.
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Compilation Appearance“Celebrated Summer” appears in the compilation “Savage Young Dü” released in 2017. This box set comprehensively chronicles the earliest works of Hüsker Dü, giving new fans a glimpse into their groundbreaking early years.
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Critical AcclaimPitchfork, a well-respected music criticism website, listed "Celebrated Summer" as one of the 200 best songs of the 1980s.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists, including Anthrax, have covered "Celebrated Summer," reflecting its influence across different genres.
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Mould’s AdaptionThe solo versions of "Celebrated Summer" by Bob Mould often incorporate more complex arrangement and instrumental variety than the original, showcasing his musical growth since Hüsker Dü's time.
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