Summer is the greatest time of year, some say. I personally prefer fall, but each season has their benefits. However, summer does bring with it a unique sense that translates quite well into music. It’s no surprise really- since ancient times summer has been associated with music and dance. The weather is warm, the sun is shining, and people are outside more. Well, to kick off summer and give you a musical fix, I present a countdown of the top 20 summer songs!
20. Summer of Love – Lonyo
Its bubbly, its melodic, its summer!
19. Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
Slower paced than some of the other songs, but it inspires thoughts of summer’s more quiet side.
18. Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down
Reflective of summer’s true nature.
17. Come Out and Play – Offspring
A speedy Offspring song that bursts with summer energy. The background is addictive as well.
16. Desert Rose – Sting
A mysterious, slower paced summer tune in the vein of ‘Black Hole Sun’. You’ll see the desert sands as you fade away with this one.
15. Can You Feel The Sunshine? – Sonic Team
You’ll practically feel the sun’s warm glow as you listen to this one.
14. Message In A Bottle – The Police.
You’ll see the beach, the sand, the surf, and a tropical island as you listen to it.
13. Blvd of Broken Dreams – Green Day
This one connects with summer’s more reserved, thoughtful nature. Walking along reflecting on the outside world and your existence. No snow to block your path, after all.
12. Jaws Theme – Jaws Soundtrack
This summer you’ll never go back into the water.
11. Hungry Like A Wolf – Duran Duran
Perhaps their only decent song- but it gets the summer ‘bounce’ quite right.
10. Paint It Black – Rollin’ Stones
A slightly darker view of summer’s generally positive scene.
9. Hotel California – Eagles
An epic journey in the form of a song… Signifies much of summer’s intrigue.
8. Sunshine of Your Love – Cream
A mix of ‘Paint It Black’ and ‘Hungry Like A Wolf’. Summer intrigue and a little love.
7. Whip It – Devo
This one embodies summer’s sense of fun and distinct charm.
6. Feel Good Inc – The Gorillaz
The laughter at the beginning is a prelude to a song that covers summer’s laidback attitude and silky smooth rhythm.
5. Peanut Butter Jelly Time – Ying Yang Twins
The excitement and energy of this one perfectly fit with summer.
4. Who Let The Dogs Out? – Baha Men
Though many have gotten sick of this popular song, it still fills its listeners with summer energy. Say… Who did let them out? The same person that stole the cookie from the jar?
3. We Will Rock You – Queens
It’s powerful, its easily recognizable, and its inspiring! You’ll feel like running outside and proving yourself to the summer world!
2. Miserlou – Dick Dale
Fast & intense- it inspires thoughts of the beach and the surf. Popularized by ‘Pulp Fiction’. What song better embodies summer? Well… There’s one.
1. Schools out For Summer – Alice Cooper
Nothing gets the blood pumping like hearing this rockin’ anthem to summer vacation!
