I became a fan in the summer of '79 when 'A Million Vacations' dropped. I was 15 and just happened to be living in the Hammer where this vid was shot. Cannon and James, and Beasley Park. Kim's music has been with me through all of the good, and bad times since then. Nobody writes better summer songs than this guy! Thank You for writing so much of the soundtrack of my life. Rock On! Rayzor from the Hammer
Kim, fantastic song. I grew up listening and watching you. Richview Collegiate when I was 17. Its firm in my mind. Your music and guitar prowess are still the best. Peter Hopper
Anything released by Kim is worth listening to. He's one of the most interesting musicians in the progrock and in the melodic rock genre. This man should have been big all over the world like fellow Canadians Rush. And unlike Geddy Lee Kim is still hitting the high notes with passion ! Glad to see that he's putting out some new stuff. Rock on Kim !
I have to agree with everything said by fender jazz (below). The voice, which was already boss, is more powerful than ever. And as for the guitars... hey... it's Kim Mitchell, one of the greatest guitarists in music history. Enough said. Peace, love, and props, RE-VO
Over the last few days at home and while driving to work, I have been listening to Kim Mitchell, Van Halen(RIP Eddie), Sammy and The Circle, and several Blue Oyster Cult tunes. I just wanted everyone to know lol. This is a great song Kim! Been a fan since the 80s.
Great writing , production and positive message ! Kim still plays and sings with tons of feel and conviction . Love the time and harmony twist @ 2:26 !!! Very cool ... I hope you , your family and Webster are well , Thanks for the MUSIC CHEERS , Scott
This is wonderful ... love it so much! As current as it is ... it's also taking me back to the wonderful days at the El Patio and Larry's Hideaway and so many other wonderful venues in Toronto. Huge hugs for this one!
Fan from France. Je découvre avec plaisir cette nouvelle chanson rock melodic de Kim Mitchell. Cela me fait un peu penser à l'album Rockland Wonderland , mon préféré. Cette nouvelle chanson est donc tres bien même si elle manque un peu de finesse de mon point de vue. J'ai toutefois hâte de découvrir l'album
Came here to listen to album after listening to interview done with EveryoneLovesGuitar. Nice to know you are still recording new music. I live in Antigonish Nova Scotia. You are coming here to play! Hope you enjoy trip DownEast... cheers!
Kim--Thank-You for this jamming song--love the changes---Your singing is great. Thank-you for releasing the upcoming "Big Fantasize" It will not leave my car's cd player. See you On The Road---AgAc
Yep vocal range almost hasn't changed since the 90s, if you ask me. Guitar progressions always cool to listen to. Refreshing compared to most of what is out there. Wish I could Pogo like that.
Wow, I love this song...and the other released from Kim's new album is great too! I can hardly wait for the new album on 11/13. Been a Kim huge fan since 1976.
What s kick a** song! Glad to have you making new music again. It's been far too long. I dig the prog undertones. And the guitar work is spot on. I give it a 9.8, with the potential of a 10 after I listen to it some more. 😎☮️
Lyrics: The freeway of dreams Take us higher and higher Skip the end of the line up Straight through the sky Let's celebrate like god won't know our names It's all gone remember that's how the morning rains You start like a lover 'cause now you know the pain In the sun light seems like the summer is always the right time (Summer's always the right time) Come down to my summer town It won't let you down We can't make a frown We're too up to be down The sky's dressed up in rainbow ties Try this on for size You'll never want to die We're too up to be down We know low we know what that celebration changed I said, baby, ride it down, now we're goin' away Let's get loaded, baby, let's turn another page While we know that there's still a reason to love (A reason to love) Come down to my summer town It won't let you down We can't make a frown We're too up to be down The sky's dressed up in rainbow ties Try this on for size You'll never want to die We're too up to be down Come down to my summer town It won't let you down We can't make a frown We're too up to be down Ooh, the sighs in the word fire Ooh, there you go Play me again Too up to be down! The sky's dressed up in rainbow ties Try this on for size You'll never want to die We're too up to be down Too up, too up to be down Too up, too up to be down Too up, too up to be down
There will never be another Musical Genius like you. You're very very best fucker. Get a Black leather outfit and ride a wild stallion. The best have to Run. We fucking love you man.
wow this is smooth man. What a great song. Jeepers.I reckon I need about 10 more lifetimes to be able to compose a song this fine. FYI. here we go./ I could sing it like a wild Wolf tho. If'n you want
I REALLY LIKE THIS SONG AND AM GOING TO PUSH THE WILD LIVING FISHBAIT OUT OF IT. I LIKE THE SONG. I WANT EVERYONE TO LIKE IT AND I AM GOING TO GIVE THEM FREE BATTERIES WITH IT. The good drumming freaks my dog's wife out. Very wonderful timing. a real paw wiggler.
seriously Kim. Best song ever. Just incredible. Chantelle wants to do your wardrobe. She's French and wants to bring out your sexy so she says. Let her do it.
@peter g we did watch it. Lol twice you cheeky brat.We rewound it to listen to it again I assume before the credits rolled Going as a smart ass for Halloween perhaps? Lol
grew up listening to you and your tunes .... might have to suffer a copy right strike and use your music in one of my videos as back ground .... yup might have to
wow. awesome awesome song. You've lost weight. We use to be able to paint graffiti on you and you didn't notice. Amazing diet. Our stuff will show up as Love tattoos
Pure Canadian GOLD!! ❤ Kim NEVER disappoints. Way past my expectations. Now I have to get him to come to play in Costa Rica 😢😢.
I became a fan in the summer of '79 when 'A Million Vacations' dropped.
I was 15 and just happened to be living in the Hammer where this vid was shot.
Cannon and James, and Beasley Park.
Kim's music has been with me through all of the good, and bad times since then.
Nobody writes better summer songs than this guy!
Thank You for writing so much of the soundtrack of my life.
Rock On!
Rayzor from the Hammer
Great song and STILL just killing it on vocals and guitar! One of the best and most creative original guitarists on the planet - thank-you Kim!!
Massive fan here in the UK.
One of the great mysteries in life as to why KM isn't a international icon.
Tons of quality over the years.
Thank you Sir!
He's simply too good .......
Kim, fantastic song. I grew up listening and watching you. Richview Collegiate when I was 17. Its firm in my mind. Your music and guitar prowess are still the best. Peter Hopper
Anything released by Kim is worth listening to. He's one of the most interesting musicians in the progrock and in the melodic rock genre. This man should have been big all over the world like fellow Canadians Rush. And unlike Geddy Lee Kim is still hitting the high notes with passion ! Glad to see that he's putting out some new stuff. Rock on Kim !
I have to agree with everything said by fender jazz (below). The voice, which was already boss, is more powerful than ever. And as for the guitars... hey... it's Kim Mitchell, one of the greatest guitarists in music history. Enough said.
Peace, love, and props,
RE-VO
Great song, better voice than ever, we luv you, Kim. Pointless video, it must be said
One of the best songs you have ever made.Kim has been a staple in my music collection down through my whole life. Thanks for all the great tunes!
Over the last few days at home and while driving to work, I have been listening to Kim Mitchell, Van Halen(RIP Eddie), Sammy and The Circle, and several Blue Oyster Cult tunes. I just wanted everyone to know lol. This is a great song Kim! Been a fan since the 80s.
Iconic Canadian rocker Kim Mitchell. You sound fantastic man! Glad you're still cranking out great new material. Thanks!!
Sounding better than ever. Kim rules!
I used to love Kim Mitchell!
Great writing , production and positive message ! Kim still plays and sings with tons of feel and conviction . Love the time and harmony twist @ 2:26 !!! Very cool ... I hope you , your family and Webster are well , Thanks for the MUSIC CHEERS , Scott
This is wonderful ... love it so much! As current as it is ... it's also taking me back to the wonderful days at the El Patio and Larry's Hideaway and so many other wonderful venues in Toronto. Huge hugs for this one!
Perfect song Love it ! Thanks Kim . Needed a break from this silly blandemic of 2020 !!!!!
Keep it coming we need you .
such great performances
Great song by a true Canadian treasure! Keep on rockin Kim! 🤘
Kim Mitchell, a true Canadian Rock Icon.
Got to see Max Webster in 77 and 80, great to see Kim still rocking out Fan forever.
Fan from France.
Je découvre avec plaisir cette nouvelle chanson rock melodic de Kim Mitchell.
Cela me fait un peu penser à l'album Rockland Wonderland , mon préféré.
Cette nouvelle chanson est donc tres bien même si elle manque un peu de finesse de mon point de vue.
J'ai toutefois hâte de découvrir l'album
Je suis d’accord.
Another awesome tune from one of Canada's best! Those changes in the bridge though!!!!!
Came here to listen to album after listening to interview done with EveryoneLovesGuitar. Nice to know you are still recording new music. I live in Antigonish Nova Scotia. You are coming here to play! Hope you enjoy trip DownEast... cheers!
Fantastic song, a Mitchell rocker. Love love love it
Yes! Rocking tune!
Another great song, hitting it home.
Entire record is great!
What an awesome tune ! Kim does it---again ! Killer vocals ! Def not a white boy yelling. LOL
What?? New Kim?! ALRIGHT!!
Kim! Crazy as ever! 😜👍
Still got it. Pure joy for life. Gave me tingles.
Awesome!! Thank you Kim!
This is fantastic!
Kim--Thank-You for this jamming song--love the changes---Your singing is great. Thank-you for releasing the upcoming "Big Fantasize" It will not leave my car's cd player. See you On The Road---AgAc
The fella on the Pogo stick makes me laugh. What a great song. He just bounces right back up. 2 up 2 b down.. It's a happy code.
I love all you do Kim!
Yep vocal range almost hasn't changed since the 90s, if you ask me. Guitar progressions always cool to listen to. Refreshing compared to most of what is out there. Wish I could Pogo like that.
Wow, I love this song...and the other released from Kim's new album is great too! I can hardly wait for the new album on 11/13. Been a Kim huge fan since 1976.
Classic KM sound!!! Love love love!!
Love it, Kim! Can’t wait to see you live again.
What s kick a** song! Glad to have you making new music again. It's been far too long. I dig the prog undertones. And the guitar work is spot on. I give it a 9.8, with the potential of a 10 after I listen to it some more. 😎☮️
Fun fact, the shot of Kim picking up the pogo stick is next to Dr. Disc in Hamilton
I totally love this song and video. The video makes me laugh so hard.
Love it, it’s soda good.
Might as well
Good one!
Fantastic new tune Kim....rock on!
This song just made my day.Thanx Kim!!
Cool Song Kim!!!
TERRIFIC sound Kim...So good to hear !
Love this tune!!!!!
Right on brother, keep up the awesome work, can't wait to see you again!
Excellent !! Thanks Kim
Super rock tunes here!
Lyrics:
The freeway of dreams
Take us higher and higher
Skip the end of the line up
Straight through the sky
Let's celebrate like god won't know our names
It's all gone remember that's how the morning rains
You start like a lover 'cause now you know the pain
In the sun light seems like the summer is always the right time
(Summer's always the right time)
Come down to my summer town
It won't let you down
We can't make a frown
We're too up to be down
The sky's dressed up in rainbow ties
Try this on for size
You'll never want to die
We're too up to be down
We know low we know what that celebration changed
I said, baby, ride it down, now we're goin' away
Let's get loaded, baby, let's turn another page
While we know that there's still a reason to love
(A reason to love)
Come down to my summer town
It won't let you down
We can't make a frown
We're too up to be down
The sky's dressed up in rainbow ties
Try this on for size
You'll never want to die
We're too up to be down
Come down to my summer town
It won't let you down
We can't make a frown
We're too up to be down
Ooh, the sighs in the word fire
Ooh, there you go
Play me again
Too up to be down!
The sky's dressed up in rainbow ties
Try this on for size
You'll never want to die
We're too up to be down
Too up, too up to be down
Too up, too up to be down
Too up, too up to be down
what the hell! a new record! where can i order an autographed CD!??? yes! yes!
There will never be another Musical Genius like you. You're very very best fucker. Get a Black leather outfit and ride a wild stallion. The best have to Run. We fucking love you man.
Kim Mitchell Kickin Axe again. This Track has an A1 Blockhead rating!
Classic and timeless.
Love this very much. Cheers! ✌️🇨🇦
This is going to be a good record, both songs released are fantastic
wow this is smooth man. What a great song. Jeepers.I reckon I need about 10 more lifetimes to be able to compose a song this fine. FYI. here we go./ I could sing it like a wild Wolf tho. If'n you want
I REALLY LIKE THIS SONG AND AM GOING TO PUSH THE WILD LIVING FISHBAIT OUT OF IT. I LIKE THE SONG. I WANT EVERYONE TO LIKE IT AND I AM GOING TO GIVE THEM FREE BATTERIES WITH IT. The good drumming freaks my dog's wife out. Very wonderful timing. a real paw wiggler.
Great song... love the tempo changes.
OMFG !!!! are you kidding me ....jaw is on the fucking floor ,,,,,,WOW
Great Tune Kim, thanks for being creative when we need it most 😎
Tops!
Can't wait!
Always Awesome never hear a bad song by him
Sounding so good!
Classic KM vibe! Really like it! 🎸
seriously Kim. Best song ever. Just incredible. Chantelle wants to do your wardrobe. She's French and wants to bring out your sexy so she says. Let her do it.
Fabulous ♥️
Great song title, on the similar line of BU2B by Rush.
Good 2-une. I 8 it up 4 sure.
Really Nice Work!
great tune!
Dammed, I tried to write that song for years .....
Awesome! Loved it.And that man on the pogo stick! Who is he?
@peter g we did watch it. Lol twice you cheeky brat.We rewound it to listen to it again I assume before the credits rolled
Going as a smart ass for Halloween perhaps? Lol
grew up listening to you and your tunes .... might have to suffer a copy right strike and use your music in one of my videos as back ground .... yup might have to
Nice Kim
Will we get the new album on Vinyl?
92.1 citi brought me here
Anyone know who is playing drums on this track?
producer greg wells
wow. awesome awesome song. You've lost weight. We use to be able to paint graffiti on you and you didn't notice. Amazing diet. Our stuff will show up as Love tattoos