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- (Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay’ by Otis Redding. Okay, so this lazy-day masterpiece, recorded mere days before Redding’s death in a plane crash, doesn’t specifically single out that it takes place during summertime.
- Under the Boardwalk’ by the Drifters. This song is deceptively simple – there aren’t many verses, and there’s a pretty long instrumental interlude right in the middle – but few tunes are as evocative of summer as this one.
- Summertime’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Before rushing the stage at the Oscars and proving himself the ultimate Wife Guy, Will Smith just wanted to kick it in the park in a Speed Racer shirt with half the population of Philadelphia around him and reminisce about chasing girls, driving slow and eating barbecue at the family reunion.
- Summer in the City’ by the Lovin’ Spoonful. The Lovin’ Spoonful begins its brilliant rock portrait of urban mood swings in a prelude of pent-up anticipation.
- Jonathan Richman, ‘That Summer Feeling’ (1983) On this simple, mournful song, the former Modern Lover strums a tribute to the summer moments that haunt you and taunt you as you get older.
- Nelly, ‘Hot in Herre’ (2002) Over one of the Neptunes’ signature beats, all rubbery head-nod and shoulder-shake, Nelly keeps it simple: “It’s getting hot in here/So take off all your clothes.”
- The Hold Steady, ‘Constructive Summer’ (2008) “We’re gonna build something this summer,” Craig Finn sings over an all-ages moshpit riff, as he sings about what punk-rock kids in America do to beat the summertime blues — namely, drink toasts to Saint Joe Strummer on top of watertowers.
- The Drifters, ‘Under The Boardwalk’ (1964) Released in June 1964, “Under the Boardwalk” is one of the greatest teenage symphonies ever recorded, a string-bathed evocation of a secret hook-up down by the sea.
- Josh Gad – in Summer
- Squeeze: Pulling Mussels from A Shell
- Mungo Jerry: in The Summertime
- Lil Nas X: Old Town Road
- Frank Sinatra: Summer Wind
- Nat King Cole: Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer
- Abba: Summer Night City
- The Lovin’ Spoonful: Summer in The City
- Blondie: in The Sun
- Lana Del Rey: Summertime Sadness
While Olaf from Frozenseems like the worst mascot for summer, he sure knows how to sum up the season in a striking Broadway-esque song. The beloved snowman describes what a perfect summer day consists of and how to daydream about its glorious rays and feeling. – Jacklyn Krol
When it comes to pure joie de vivre, few new-wave classics can match Squeeze’s 1980 single. Everything about this record is a kick, from the Chris Difford/Glenn Tilbrook harmonies to Tilbrook’s breezy, Ventures-inspired guitar solo. Difford’s lyrics are a few shades naughtier than they appear at first listen: Whatever was going on behind that chale...
Even in 1970 hit singles seldom got goofier than this one, with its silly rhymes, its one endlessly repeated melodic lick, and its vocalized sound effects. Of course, the record’s very silliness made it a classic, though leader Ray Dorset tried in vain to pursue a tougher image afterward. For added hilarity, seek out the version from one of those E...
Surely you don’t need to be reminded of this one, which showed its mettle as a summer song by topping the Billboard Hot 100 for the entire summer of 2019. But “Old Town Road’s” success was not predictable. A chart-topper (in its original version) under two minutes long? A No.1 featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, three decades after “Achy Breaky Heart”? And ...
Given the breezy feel of this song, you might expect it was originally French or Brazilian. But it was originally German, given a fresh coat of sunscreen by longtime Frank Sinatracollaborators Nelson Riddle (arrangement) and Johnny Mercer (lyrics) – the latter with the final hit of his lifetime. For Sinatra, the song continued a remarkable mid-60s ...
Nat King Colewas not too down with the kids’ style of music – on one of his live albums, he even recorded a sendup number called “Mr. Cole Won’t Rock & Roll.” This 1963 hit was about as close as he got, with an odd hybrid of early rock and German oompah music (like Sinatra’s “Summer Wind,” it was originally a German pop song). Cole’s sophistication...
With its layered harmonies and big beat, ABBA’s “Summer Night City” is not only one of the greatest summer songs, but one of the Swedish foursome’s sexiest records. It was a huge hit all over Europe, but it somehow managed to pass America right by.
It’s hard to pick a favorite Lovin’ Spoonful hit, since they managed so many good ones in a few short years. This one’s a sure contender though, and it may be the toughest rocker they ever cut – though its lyrics, about how much better things get in the nighttime, are right in line with the band’s good-time philosophy.
“Surf’s up!” Debbie Harry’s shout as the song kicks off lets you know that beach party time is here. Much of Blondie’s first album was a loving homage to different styles of 60s pop, this one covers both surf and garage as Jimmy Destri takes the lead with some vintage-sounding Farfisa organ. Though never a hit single (and originally a B-side) it’s ...
The miserable summer song is a genre in itself, and this one did a lot to establish Lana del Rey’s tragic, romantic persona – especially the video, which shows a female couple saying their final goodbyes. But the song is haunting enough on its own, with its tearful vocal and synth orchestration.
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- 1958. 1, NEL BLU DIPINTO DI BLU (VOLARÉ), Domenico Modugno. 2, POOR LITTLE FOOL, Ricky Nelson. 3, PATRICIA, Perez Prado And His Orchestra.
- 1959. 1, LONELY BOY, Paul Anka. 2, THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, Johnny Horton. 3, A BIG HUNK O’ LOVE, Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires. 4, MY HEART IS AN OPEN BOOK, Carl Dobkins, Jr.
- 1960. 1, I’M SORRY, Brenda Lee. 2, IT’S NOW OR NEVER, Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires. 3, EVERYBODY’S SOMEBODY’S FOOL, Connie Francis. 4, ALLEY-OOP, Hollywood Argyles.
- 1961. 1, TOSSIN’ AND TURNIN’, Bobby Lewis. 2, QUARTER TO THREE, U.S. Bonds. 3, THE BOLL WEEVIL SONG, Brook Benton. 4, I LIKE IT LIKE THAT, PART 1, Chris Kenner.
- The Beach Boys, "California Girls" Before Katy Perry was a twinkle in her dad's eye, The Beach Boys delivered the ultimate ode to summer and the babes who relish in it with "California Girls."
- Alice Cooper, "School's Out" Whether you're thrilled about this as a kid or dreading it as a parent, Alice Cooper's classic is sure to be stuck in your head every June.
- The Lovin' Spoonful, "Summer in the City" The only thing better than a lazy summer day is a steamy summer night.
- The Go-Gos, "Vacation" Props to this all-girl band for making one of the most enduring summer songs ever, thanks to its classic and simple hook: "Vacation, all I ever wanted / Vacation, have to get away."
Here, you’ll find classic tracks, nostalgic faves, and recent hits that emanate summer vibes, from Harry Styles, Rihanna, and Flume to Bill Withers, Fleetwood Mac, and Kylie Minogue. Crack open a cold one and dive in.
May 29, 2023 · Even songs that remind you of summers gone by can be a fun trip down memory lane. Which one tops our list? Here's a look at Rock's 40 Best Summer Songs for your poolside pleasure, or...
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