Summer Music: Songs That Coo and Groove

Summer is synonymous with long, sunny days, enjoyable weather, and reggae tunes. Whether you are reminiscing about summers past or seeking new favorites, the music we associate with summer often evokes deep-seated emotions and memories. In this article, we explore the songs that instantly bring summer to mind, from classic hits to lesser-known gems.

Summer Songs of Personal Memories

For many, summer memories are closely tied to the music they listened to during those carefree days. In 1979, I worked on a beach during the summer, and the songs that best capture that time for me are:

“I Want You to Want Me” by Cheap Trick “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf “Don’t Bring Me Down” by ELO “One Way or Another” by Blondie

These songs not only defined the summer of 1979 for me but also hold sentimental value. If these aren’t your most cherished summer tunes, here are a few classics:

Summer of '42 - Theme from '42 Paradise by the Dashboard Light - Summer Dance by The Ritchie Family Summer Fever - Summertime by Donna Summer Summer Nights - Grease

Summer Songs Containing the Word "Summertime"

Words can be magical, and sometimes a single word can conjure up a whole summer in just a few seconds. Here is a compilation of songs that contain the word "Summertime":

“Summertime Blues” - Blue Cheer “Summertime Boogie” - Shonen Knife “Summertime in England” - Van Morrison “Summertime Pt. 1” - Sam Cooke “Summertime Blues” - Eddie Cochran “Summertime” - Janis Joplin “Summertime Blues” - T-Rex “Summertime Clothes” - Animal Collective

Additional Summer Hits

Aside from the aforementioned classics, here are some other summer hits that capture the essence of the season:

Summertime Blues - Who Summertime in Venice - Ron Goodwin Nightmare/Summertime - John Fahey Summertime - Sam Dave In the Summertime - Bob Dylan Summertime Summertime - Jamies Summertime - Dave Edmunds Summertime - Chico Hamilton Hot Fun in the Summertime - Sly the Family Stone Summertime - Billy Stewart Summertime - Frank Pourcel Orchestra Summertime - Carolyn Hester Summertime Is Past and Gone - Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis

Conclusion

The music of summer is as diverse as the season itself. Whether you are listening to classic rock, pop, or reggae, these songs can transport you to sun-kissed days and warm evenings. The next time the sun shines, see if your playlist consists of these iconic summer hits. Happy listening and happy summer!