The Ataris - The Boys Of Summer -

: In a nod to their punk roots, lead singer Kris Roe famously changed the line "Saw a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac" to "Saw a Black Flag sticker on a Cadillac" . Musical Specs : Key : Eb minor.

: The song was the standout single from their breakthrough major-label debut, So Long, Astoria (2003). The Ataris - The Boys of Summer

: Approximately 192 BPM , making it significantly faster and more energetic than the original. Tuning : Generally played in Standard Tuning ( Commercial & Cultural Impact : In a nod to their punk roots,

: It remains the band's most successful single, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks and No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Astoria (2003). : Approximately 192 BPM