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‘Dancing in the Street’ and 'Heat Wave’ by Martha and the Vandellas
- Written by Marvin Gaye, ‘Dancing in the Street’ was an instant hit, and one we still love to listen and dance to today. Years later, David Bowie and Mick Jagger released a cover of the song, which was equally popular. And then there's the 1963 classic ‘Heat Wave,’ which also deserves a mention, because, well, it's awesome!
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‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and the Waves
- 'Walking on Sunshine' can make anyone dance. Anyone! It's that powerful! It just has such an irresistible energy and upbeat pop vibe to it.
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‘Summertime’ by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
- This 1957 song is so beautiful that many singers and bands have covered it throughout the years. It remains a quintessential summer song and reminds us that "the livin' is easy."
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'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
- Love it or hate it, 'Despacito' has the perfect reggaeton beat to enjoy on a hot summer's day with a cold drink in your hand.
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‘Easy’ by the Commodores
- What's better than listening to Lionel Richie singing this chilling tune on a lazy Sunday morning, right?
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‘Good Vibrations’ and 'California Girls' by the Beach Boys
- The Beach Boys have so many cool summery tunes that it's not easy to choose just one. So we have chosen two instead. Their 1965 anthem 'California Girls' is just amazing. But so is 'Good Vibrations' released a year later.
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‘California Gurls’ by Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg
- Pop at its best, ‘California Gurls' is just a fun song that you'll want to put on replay this summer. And, of course, Snoop Dogg gives the tune all the street cred it could need.
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'Here Comes the Sun’ by the Beatles
- This soothing tune can be found on the Fab Four's 1969 album 'Abbey Road.' Listening to it really feels like a warm summer's breeze.
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‘Hot in Herre’ by Nelly
- Party like it's the summer of 2002 in a hot, steamy club to the sound of 'Hot in Herre.' Taking off all your clothes might not be a good idea though...
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‘Wipe Out’ by the Surfaris
- This surf rock classic is instantly recognizable as soon as you listen to the opening drums and the guitar melody.
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‘Sun is Shining’ by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- "Sun is shining, the weather is sweet. Make you want to move your dancing feet." Do we really need to say anything more?
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‘I’m on a Boat’ by the Lonely Island
- There should be a law that requires you to play this tune by Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer if you're on a boat.
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‘(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay’ by Otis Redding
- How tranquil is this song, right? It really makes you want to just put your feet up and start whistling.
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‘Hot Girl Summer’ by Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign
- It's not every day that you get female hip-hop royalty collaborating on a cool party tune. Definitely one to add to the summer playlist.
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‘Summer in the City’ by the Lovin’ Spoonful
- This groovy 1966 tune is hugely popular, and has been vastly covered by numerous musicians. It remains a summer favorite, for sure.
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‘School’s Out for Summer’ by Alice Cooper
- Remember the last day of school before vacation? Shock rocker Alice Cooper sang about it in 1972, and it was a huge success that still resonates with kids today.
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'Summer Madness’ by Kool & the Gang
- The band's 1974 instrumental track is a voyage of its own. It will surely make you feel relaxed.
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‘Cruel Summer’ by Bananarama
- Fitting into a new high school is never easy, especially if you're Daniel LaRusso in 'Karate Kid' (1984). And while this song didn't make everything better, it surely is a tune we love to listen to during the summer!
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‘Rockaway Beach’ by the Ramones
- The New York City punk rockers sang about Queens' Rockaway Beach on their classic 1977 album 'Rocket to Russia.'
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‘Cruel Summer’ by Taylor Swift
- Great tune, just don't listen to it if you've had your heart broken recently. Unless you want to cry "like a baby coming home from the bar."
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‘Peaches’ by the Stranglers
- The year 1977 wasn't an easy year for any band other than the Sex Pistols to top the charts in the UK, but the Stranglers still managed to reach no. 8 with this reggae-punk tune.
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‘Watermelon Sugar’ by Harry Styles
- Harry Styles makes everything sound sweeter, and this song is no exception.
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‘Sunny Afternoon’ by the Kinks
- There is a bit of a protest element in the lyrics, but the song is just one of those tunes that you'll want to listen to over and over again on a summer's day.
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‘In the Summertime’ by Mungo Jerry
- This is such a feel-good tune, it's almost impossible to feel sad when you listen to it. 'In the Summertime' is the embodiment of the season.
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'Hot Stuff' by Donna Summer
- This disco anthem exploded on the charts in the summer of 1979. It ticks all the boxes when it comes to dancing the night away.
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'Summertime Blues' by Eddie Cochran
- Working in the summer when everyone is having fun really sucks. But it certainly sucks less if you put this rockabilly classic on!
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‘Rock Lobster’ by the B-52’s
- The B-52's just have the perfect party vibe. This tune in particular even mentions a beach party, and marine animals (each represented through a sound).
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'Paradise City' by Guns N' Roses
- If there is one tune that makes you want to put on your shades and hit the road with a smile on your face, it's this song from the band's debut album 'Appetite for Destruction.'
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‘Vacation’ by the Go-Go’s
- Ah, that feeling that you're about to get away from it all and have some time off your daily routine! Great, right? Listen to this tune while you pack your bags.
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‘Summertime’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
- Want a feel-good old school hip-hop tune to chill to this summer? Check this one out by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Sources: (Time Out) (Rolling Stone) (Music Grotto) See also: Surprising facts about popular song lyrics Follow us on MSN
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‘Dancing in the Street’ and 'Heat Wave’ by Martha and the Vandellas
- Written by Marvin Gaye, ‘Dancing in the Street’ was an instant hit, and one we still love to listen and dance to today. Years later, David Bowie and Mick Jagger released a cover of the song, which was equally popular. And then there's the 1963 classic ‘Heat Wave,’ which also deserves a mention, because, well, it's awesome!
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and the Waves
- 'Walking on Sunshine' can make anyone dance. Anyone! It's that powerful! It just has such an irresistible energy and upbeat pop vibe to it.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
‘Summertime’ by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
- This 1957 song is so beautiful that many singers and bands have covered it throughout the years. It remains a quintessential summer song and reminds us that "the livin' is easy."
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
- Love it or hate it, 'Despacito' has the perfect reggaeton beat to enjoy on a hot summer's day with a cold drink in your hand.
© Getty Images
4 / 31 Fotos
‘Easy’ by the Commodores
- What's better than listening to Lionel Richie singing this chilling tune on a lazy Sunday morning, right?
© Getty Images
5 / 31 Fotos
‘Good Vibrations’ and 'California Girls' by the Beach Boys
- The Beach Boys have so many cool summery tunes that it's not easy to choose just one. So we have chosen two instead. Their 1965 anthem 'California Girls' is just amazing. But so is 'Good Vibrations' released a year later.
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6 / 31 Fotos
‘California Gurls’ by Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg
- Pop at its best, ‘California Gurls' is just a fun song that you'll want to put on replay this summer. And, of course, Snoop Dogg gives the tune all the street cred it could need.
© Getty Images
7 / 31 Fotos
'Here Comes the Sun’ by the Beatles
- This soothing tune can be found on the Fab Four's 1969 album 'Abbey Road.' Listening to it really feels like a warm summer's breeze.
© Getty Images
8 / 31 Fotos
‘Hot in Herre’ by Nelly
- Party like it's the summer of 2002 in a hot, steamy club to the sound of 'Hot in Herre.' Taking off all your clothes might not be a good idea though...
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
‘Wipe Out’ by the Surfaris
- This surf rock classic is instantly recognizable as soon as you listen to the opening drums and the guitar melody.
© Getty Images
10 / 31 Fotos
‘Sun is Shining’ by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- "Sun is shining, the weather is sweet. Make you want to move your dancing feet." Do we really need to say anything more?
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
‘I’m on a Boat’ by the Lonely Island
- There should be a law that requires you to play this tune by Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer if you're on a boat.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
‘(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay’ by Otis Redding
- How tranquil is this song, right? It really makes you want to just put your feet up and start whistling.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
‘Hot Girl Summer’ by Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign
- It's not every day that you get female hip-hop royalty collaborating on a cool party tune. Definitely one to add to the summer playlist.
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
‘Summer in the City’ by the Lovin’ Spoonful
- This groovy 1966 tune is hugely popular, and has been vastly covered by numerous musicians. It remains a summer favorite, for sure.
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
‘School’s Out for Summer’ by Alice Cooper
- Remember the last day of school before vacation? Shock rocker Alice Cooper sang about it in 1972, and it was a huge success that still resonates with kids today.
© Getty Images
16 / 31 Fotos
'Summer Madness’ by Kool & the Gang
- The band's 1974 instrumental track is a voyage of its own. It will surely make you feel relaxed.
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
‘Cruel Summer’ by Bananarama
- Fitting into a new high school is never easy, especially if you're Daniel LaRusso in 'Karate Kid' (1984). And while this song didn't make everything better, it surely is a tune we love to listen to during the summer!
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
‘Rockaway Beach’ by the Ramones
- The New York City punk rockers sang about Queens' Rockaway Beach on their classic 1977 album 'Rocket to Russia.'
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
‘Cruel Summer’ by Taylor Swift
- Great tune, just don't listen to it if you've had your heart broken recently. Unless you want to cry "like a baby coming home from the bar."
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
‘Peaches’ by the Stranglers
- The year 1977 wasn't an easy year for any band other than the Sex Pistols to top the charts in the UK, but the Stranglers still managed to reach no. 8 with this reggae-punk tune.
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
‘Watermelon Sugar’ by Harry Styles
- Harry Styles makes everything sound sweeter, and this song is no exception.
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
‘Sunny Afternoon’ by the Kinks
- There is a bit of a protest element in the lyrics, but the song is just one of those tunes that you'll want to listen to over and over again on a summer's day.
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
‘In the Summertime’ by Mungo Jerry
- This is such a feel-good tune, it's almost impossible to feel sad when you listen to it. 'In the Summertime' is the embodiment of the season.
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
'Hot Stuff' by Donna Summer
- This disco anthem exploded on the charts in the summer of 1979. It ticks all the boxes when it comes to dancing the night away.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
'Summertime Blues' by Eddie Cochran
- Working in the summer when everyone is having fun really sucks. But it certainly sucks less if you put this rockabilly classic on!
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
‘Rock Lobster’ by the B-52’s
- The B-52's just have the perfect party vibe. This tune in particular even mentions a beach party, and marine animals (each represented through a sound).
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
'Paradise City' by Guns N' Roses
- If there is one tune that makes you want to put on your shades and hit the road with a smile on your face, it's this song from the band's debut album 'Appetite for Destruction.'
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
‘Vacation’ by the Go-Go’s
- Ah, that feeling that you're about to get away from it all and have some time off your daily routine! Great, right? Listen to this tune while you pack your bags.
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
‘Summertime’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
- Want a feel-good old school hip-hop tune to chill to this summer? Check this one out by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Sources: (Time Out) (Rolling Stone) (Music Grotto) See also: Surprising facts about popular song lyrics Follow us on MSN
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The hottest tunes to celebrate summer
Create your new summer playlist today
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Whether you're looking for a playlist to play at a beach party, barbecue, or simply at home, we have all the right tunes for you right here. In this gallery, you'll find the coolest songs for a warm summer's day (or night). We cover a wide variety of musical genres, so there is something for everyone on this list.
Click on and create your new summer playlist today!
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