S is for Summer Songs

Okay, we're back on track, a little, with the Z-A Blogger's Challenge. Today's letter is "S" and since this is one of my favorite times of year, I decided to dedicate this one to summer. In recent weeks I posted two articles on Y!CN: 10 Great Summer Albums and Awesome Summer Songs for All Sorts of Summertime Scenarios and both articles put some of those songs in my head, especially the ones that I haven't listened to in years. So, this post is dedicated to some of those great songs that many of us associate with summer. Take a look at the articles to check even more of them out, but in the meantime, enjoy these choice selections...

S is for Summer Songs

Summer Nights
- John Travolta and Olivia Newton John





Anyone who was around in 1978 will remember that classic summer movie, Grease. The film was all about a summer romance between John Travolta's Danny Zuko and Olivia Newton John's Sandy Olsson and was full of memorable tunes such as this one. 'Summer nights' comes at the beginning of the movie and I can remember playing it over and over again during that summer of 78. Check it out:





Cruel Summer - Bananarama



The year was 1983 and these three harmonious British gals were just beginning to make waves with this summer hit...





Soak Up the Sun - Sheryl Crow



This one from folk/rock/pop singer Sheryl Crow is one of my all time favorite summer, feel good songs.

I'm gonna soak up the sun, gonna tell everyone to lighten up...





Rock the Boat - Hues Corporation



So I'd like to know where, you got the notion...

Oh man, I remember this one from when I was a wee one! So catchy and so timeless...

Rock the boat
Don't rock the boat baby
Rock the boat
Don't tip the boat over





The Locomotion - Little Eva



Everybody's doin' a brand new dance now...

This one's not necessarily a summer song, per se, but it makes for a great old fashioned summer dance song. Kylie even remade this one once upon a time!

You've got to move your hips now...





Kokomo - The Beach Boys



What would summer music be without the Beach Boys? This one, from the 1988 film, 'Cocktail,' is one of the later songs from these California, surf music innovators, but it's just as loved as any of their big surfin' hits.


Beach Boys - Kokomo by jpdc11





Let's Get Loud - J-Lo



This one's perfect for a hot summer dance, with a little Latin flava! Love this song!!!





Well there you have it, some choice selections for pure summer music enjoyment. Though summer hasn't officially begun yet, the weather's already nice and the time is ripe for some great summer music. I hope you've enjoyed my picks for some of the best summer songs out there and remember to check out my articles above for more great, hot summer tunes. Until next time, peace!
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