Mar 23 2025 8 mins
Have you ever been moved to tears by a song you've heard a thousand times before? That overwhelming physical and emotional response has a name - frisson.
In this intimate Murders to Music Snapshot, I share a deeply personal moment when Don Henley's slowed-down, contemplative version of "Boys of Summer" literally brought me to tears while driving. The experience was so powerful I could barely see the road through my tears, forcing me to pull over as the music washed over me.
The magic happened during a 2015 Howard Stern interview when Henley revealed the fascinating origin story behind his iconic hit - how the instrumental track was originally created for Tom Petty, who turned it down. When Henley performed this stripped-down version on the show, something transformative happened. A song I'd heard hundreds of times suddenly revealed new emotional depths I'd never accessed before.
This five-minute snapshot captures that raw moment, sharing both my experience and the complete performance that triggered such an unexpected response. Whether you're a longtime Eagles fan or simply curious about music's mysterious ability to bypass our rational brains and strike directly at our emotional core, you'll appreciate this exploration of how familiar songs heard through new filters can completely change our experience.
Listen now to hear this powerful rendition of "Boys of Summer" and perhaps discover your own moment of musical frisson. Have you ever had a song hit you this way? I'd love to hear your story in the comments.
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