The summer solstice is this Friday (June 21). As the first official
day of summer (and longest day of the year), the solstice kicks off a season
associated with fun in the sun and good times. What better way to get yourself
ready than with the perfect summer playlist?
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has previously brought
you lists of some of our favorite summer
and heat
wave songs. Now we’re back with even more summer classics to get your
playlists ready for the summer heat. Here are six classic tracks to kick your
summer into high gear.
1.
Mungo Jerry, “In The Summertime”: “In The
Summertime” is a classic summer song. The 1970 track has a quaint, sundrenched
feel to it that transports you to a porch in the middle of a summer day sitting
in the sun, drinking soda and listening to the radio. (video)
2.
Bryan
Adams, “Summer of ‘69”: Who doesn’t want to sit back and reminisce about
the good times on a hot summer day? Bryan Adams’ classic Americana rock anthem “Summer
of ‘69” does just that. Adams’ lyrics look back fondly at a past summer fling as
he and his band rip through the wistful tune with powerful and bravado. (video)
3.
LFO, “Summer Girls”: “Summer Girls” was a
career-defining track for LFO back in 1999 and has been a perennial summer
favorite since. The song’s nonsensical lyrics and playful rap-sung style are ear-catching
and the simple rhythm makes you want to get up, dance and sing along. (video)
4.
Sheryl
Crow, “Soak Up The Sun”: A country-tinged pop tune about putting your
worries aside and having fun, “Soak Up The Sun” is full of sundrenched vocal harmonies
and zest for life. The summer is all about kicking back and enjoying the nice
weather, and this is the perfect companion song for doing so. (video)
5.
The
Go-Go’s, “Vacation”: On the surface, “Vacation” is a perky ode to getting away
from the humdrum-ness of everyday life. But underneath the bouncy melody and
80s synths, the song is really about taking that time away to realize that you
can’t live without someone. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, as the saying
goes. (video)
6.
Seals
& Crofts, “Summer Breeze”: As cool and refreshing as a “summer breeze,”
Seals & Crofts’ 1972 hit “Summer Breeze” congers up vibes of relaxing outside
in the cool evening air by the water. (video)
With the summer solstice officially ushering in the start of
summer this week, now is a great time to compile your perfect seasonal
playlist. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out some classic summer
tracks above. Then, let us know what your favorite summer songs are in the
comments below.
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Celebrate the start of summer by picking up music from these
artists and more at Vinyl Bay 777! As Long Island’s top new independent record
shop, we have thousands of titles to choose from in a plethora of genres to
satisfy the tastes of most music fans. Browse our wide selection of new and
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added to our selection all the time, you never know what you might find this
summer at Vinyl Bay 777.
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