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Music has the powerful ability to move us from the inside out. It begins as a stirring in our heart, then the shoulders begin a little side to side. Before you know it, your head is rocking and maybe a little toe tapping has begun. Other times, that stirring leads to tears streaming down our face; or maybe a deep, relaxing sigh. The thing is, music causes a reaction.
And just like we often eat seasonally, music can come to us in seasons as well. Today we’re looking at songs that just scream, “Summer!” Songs that make you feel like you’re standing in the sunshine or relaxing in your hammock. These are songs to play at the pool or beach or driving with the windows down.
Summer Songs
You can find the whole playlist on YouTube if you click here.
The Drifters, “Under the Boardwalk”
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Bryan Adams, “Summer of ’69”
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Ella Fitzgerald, “Summertime”
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The Beach Boys, “Good Vibrations”
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The Beatles, “Here Comes the Sun”
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Katrina and the Waves, “Walking on Sunshine”
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Richard Marx, “Endless Summer Nights.”
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John Denver, “Sunshine on My Shoulders”
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Nat King Cole, “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer”
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Norah Jones, “Don’t Know Why”
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I know that last one doesn’t have sun, or summer, or summertime in it. But that whole album is my go-to summer afternoon relaxing music, so I wanted to share it with you.
What are your favorite summer songs?
I like your list! Mine would include “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry. It’s an oldie but goodie from the early 70’s. It’s a very catchy and sing-a-longable tune!
Oh yes! That one is so much fun. I pulled it up and am listening to it right now. I’m noticing 2 things. #1: He has some MAJOR sideburns. and #2: This is one of those songs that is so catchy, but I never really paid attention to the lyrics..oh my. Thanks for sharing, now I’ll be humming this all afternoon! 🙂
Summer of 69 is my favorite. who could possibly not be a fan of Bryan Adams . This is an awesome list of summer songs some that I didn’t listened I listened it right now, really nice old songs.
That is a great song! Definitely makes me think of warm, summer days.