Happy summer solstice! It’s the first day of summer, which
means we can start looking forward to three months of sun, trips to the beach,
vacation and hot summer days and nights filled with good music and friends.
There are a lot of songs that try to capture this summer
feeling. The best summer songs are the ones make you feel like you’ve been
drenched in sunlight and that leave you with a heightened sense of happiness
and pleasure after listening. It’s these songs that are the perfect soundtrack
to the season.
We here at Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, are
gearing up for the summer sun by taking a look at some of our favorite summer
songs. If you’re having trouble coming up with the perfect songs for your
summer playlist, check out these seven tracks and get ready for some fun in the
sun.
1.
Len, “Steal My Sunshine”: The only hit by
Canadian hip-hop/electronic/pop group Len, “Steal My Sunshine” became the song
of the summer in 1999. Its light beat, taken from Andrea
True Connection’s “More, More, More” and put on an endless loop, was
inescapable that year. But once you hear it, you can’t help but to be transported
to a sunny summer day. (video)
2.
The
Ataris, “Boys of Summer”: The original “Boys of Summer, written by Don
Henley, is a summertime classic. But if you like a little more rock in your
summer playlist, pop-punk band The Ataris does an amazing cover. The band speeds
the song up and gives it a rock edge that really stands out. (video)
3.
Beatles,
“Here Comes the Sun”: A classic song from a classic band. “Here Comes the Sun’s”
lyrics are literally an ode to the sun returning after a long winter. The song
itself is like watching the sun rise for the day, bringing forth a smile to
your face as it starts to make its way across the sky and light up the world. (video)
4.
Weezer, “Island In The Sun”: One of the most
popular songs on Weezer’s green album, “Island In The Sun” is a slow jam about forgetting
your troubles and relaxing in the sun. The Spike Jonze-version of the video for
this song also has the band playing with animals in a field, which gives the
song extra points. Weezer has since tried to bring back the summer vibes with
their latest single “Feels Like Summer,” but it just doesn’t have the same kind
of sunshine factor. (video)
5.
Ramones,
“Rockaway Beach”: The New York punk rockers devoted an entire song to going
down to Rockaway Beach and taking in some sun. “Rockaway Beach” is about going
out and having some fun, the best way to spend a summer day. (video)
6.
Beach
Boys, “Surfin’ U.S.A.”: A list of summer songs wouldn’t be complete without
the Beach Boys. Surf rock is summer music and there is no other band that has
derived so much inspiration from the beach than this band. “Surfin’ U.S.A.” in
particular captures that vibe really well, pairing and upbeat melodies with
light, easy harmonies and lyrics that promote taking in the surf wherever you
may be. (video)
7.
Wavves, “King Of The Beach”: The title track
from Wavves’ third album, “King Of The Beach” is a summer-y garage-rock track
about hanging out at the beach. Its part Violent
Femmes “Blister In The Sun,” part 60’s surf-rock, a pleasant and rocking
combination for a wild summer party. (video)
These are some of our favorite summer songs of all time. If
you’re still looking for the perfect soundtrack to your summer, check these out
and let the sunshine wash over you this solstice.
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Stop by Vinyl Bay 777 this summer to find your perfect summer
soundtrack. Long Island’s top new independent record shop has thousands of titles
to choose from in-store, as well as online at vinylbay777.com. Browse our wide
selection of new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, music DVDs and
memorabilia. More titles are being added all the time, so whether your summer
is filled with the classics or new discoveries, Vinyl Bay 777 has you covered.
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