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The Boys of Summer is a song by Don Henley, with lyrics written by Henley and music composed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers's guitarist Mike Campbell. It is the lead track and first single from Henley's 1984 album Building the Perfect Beast. The song's music video won many awards. "The Boys of Summer" was also performed live by Henley with the reunited Eagles; such a version is included on the group's 2005 Farewell 1 Tour-Live from Melbourne DVD.
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