All-Time Best Bryan Adams Songs

Bryan Guy Adams OC OBC FRPS (born November 5, 1959) was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and photographer. He is professionally known as Bryan Adams. He is...Read More »

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Bryan Adams Bio & Journey

Bryan Guy Adams OC OBC FRPS (born November 5, 1959) was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and photographer. He is professionally known as Bryan Adams. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold between 75 million and more than 100 million records and singles worldwide. In the 2010s, he was the most played artist on Canadian radio, and has had a remarkable 25 top-15 singles in Canada, and a dozen or more in each of the US, UK, and Australia.

Adams was a teenage prodigy, joining his first band at the tender age of 15. By the time he was 20, his eponymous debut album was released, marking the beginning of an illustrious career in music. He gained recognition in North America with the 1983 top ten album Cuts Like a Knife, featuring the title track and the ballad "Straight From the Heart," his first US top ten hit.

However, his breakthrough album was the 1984 Canadian and US number one album, Reckless, which became the first album by a Canadian to be certified diamond in Canada. It made him a global star with tracks like "Run to You" and "Summer of '69", both top ten hits in the US and Canada, and the power ballad "Heaven," a US number one hit. His 1987 album, Into the Fire, featured the US and Canadian top ten song "Heat of the Night" and rose to number two in Canada and the top ten in the US and several other countries.

Bryan Adams FAQs

What movie was Bryan Adams' 'Everything I Do' from?

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Bryan Adams' biggest hit '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You' was written for the 1991 movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves starring Kevin Costner. The song was actually co-written by Adams, Michael Kamen (who composed the film's score), and producer Robert John 'Mutt' Lange. It became one of the most successful movie soundtrack songs of all time and spent 16 consecutive weeks at number one in the UK.

How old is Bryan Adams and when was he born?

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Bryan Adams was born on November 5, 1959, which makes him 65 years old as of 2025. He's originally from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, though he grew up in various places including Vancouver. Fun fact: he released his first album when he was just 20 years old!

What are Bryan Adams' biggest hit songs?

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Bryan Adams has had tons of hits, but his biggest ones include '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You' (his #1 worldwide smash), 'Summer of '69,' 'Run to You,' 'Heaven,' 'Cuts Like a Knife,' 'Please Forgive Me,' and 'When a Man Loves a Woman.' 'Summer of '69' is probably his most beloved song among fans, while 'Everything I Do' was his biggest commercial success globally.

Is Bryan Adams still touring and making music?

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Absolutely! Bryan Adams is still very active. He regularly tours around the world - in fact, he's known for being one of the hardest working touring artists out there. He still releases new albums too, with his most recent being 'So Happy It Hurts' in 2022. At 65, he shows no signs of slowing down and continues to sell out arenas worldwide.

Was Bryan Adams really 18 in the summer of '69?

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No, this is one of the most common misconceptions about Bryan Adams! He was actually born in 1959, so he would have been only 10 years old in 1969. The song 'Summer of '69' isn't really about the year 1969 - Adams has said it's more about being young and the feeling of that time in your life, plus there's a cheeky double meaning in the title that fans often pick up on.

Does Bryan Adams do photography besides music?

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Yes! Bryan Adams is actually a serious professional photographer. He's shot for major magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair, and has photographed celebrities, fashion models, and even royalty. His photography work is exhibited in galleries around the world, and he's published several photography books. It's become almost as important to him as his music career.

How many albums has Bryan Adams sold worldwide?

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Bryan Adams has sold an estimated 75 to 100 million records worldwide, making him one of Canada's best-selling artists ever. He's had over 25 top-15 hits in Canada alone and was actually the most-played artist on Canadian radio during the entire 2010s decade. His album 'Reckless' from 1984 is one of the best-selling Canadian albums of all time.

What's the deal with Bryan Adams and Canada Day controversy?

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Back in the 1990s, there was actually a big controversy where Bryan Adams was initially banned from headlining Canada Day celebrations because of Canadian content regulations. The rules said that to qualify as 'Canadian content,' songs had to be written and produced by Canadians. Since Adams often worked with British producer Mutt Lange, some of his biggest hits didn't technically qualify. It was pretty ridiculous since he's obviously one of Canada's biggest musical exports, and the rules were eventually changed.