None other than the great John Fogerty has given us an exclusive stream: his new, very appropriately titled track “Summer of Love,” which features a serious Cream-like stomp. “Summer of Love” is going to appear on Fogerty’s upcoming album Revival, is due out in late September or early October.

As you may have noticed, Rolling Stone has a lot to say about the Summer of Love. We’re commemorating that cuturally rich period with a special double issue, exclusive audio from archived interviews and Web features like our interactive map. But it turns out we’re not the only ones psyched about ‘67. Check out how the Summer of Love is being remembered elsewhere:

• Heard enough about San Francisco? New York magazine sheds light on the Big Apple’s own Summer of Love and East Coast hippies.

• Former hippies (and even soldiers) talk about their lives that summer.

• What’s going on in the Haight today?

• Here’s a twist: Former Grateful Dead manager doesn’t see the love in the summer of 1967.

• First-hand memories from Grace Slick, Joan Baez, Bob Weir and more.

• Until September 16, New York’s Whitney museum is hosting an exhibit of paintings, films, fashion and photographs called “Summer of Love: Art of the Psychedelic Era” (an audio tour podcast can be found on the site).

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The Ultimate Guide to the Summer Love

You’ve read about the hotspots of 1967 in Rolling Stone’s special Summer of Love-themed double issue, now visit them — virtually — via our tripped-out interactive map. Click on London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Memphis and New York for info on each city’s rock scene, photos and songs that’ll transport you 40 years back.

In honor of Rolling Stone’s 40th Anniversary we’re posting audio from a couple of classic interviews: Here’s an excerpt from Pete Townshend’s famous 1968 sit-down with RS founder Jann Wenner in which he first laid out his ideas for what would become the rock opera Tommy.

But first, here’s Wenner’s original introduction to the interview, from September 1968’s double issue numbered 17/18:

The Who are the best-known and most brilliant expression of the most influential “youth movement” ever to take Great Britain, the Mods. Peter Townshend, the well-known guitarist, is the group’s main force, the author of most of the material, the composer of most of the music and the impetus behind the Who’s stylistic stance. This interview began at 2:00 A.M., after the Who’s recent appearance at the Fillmore in San Francisco. Nobody quite remembers under what circumstances it was concluded.

Listen to Pete Townshend talk about the genesis of smashing his guitar:

Rolling Stone is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month with a monster double issue about the Summer of Love. Highlights of the issue, which hits stands on Friday: special features on New York, San Francisco, Woodstock, London in 1967; gorgeous photos; the Monterey Pop Festival; classic poster art; 40 years of rock style; the 40 essential albums of 1967; and much, much more. Stay tuned for a special online companion package to this issue, starting this Friday at RollingStone.com.