
In spirit of New York’s scorching summer heat today (just step outside) and our new weekly Music Monday, we have shared with you (thanks to www.billboard.com), the Top 20 Summer Songs of All-Time.
Below are just a few summer classics that are lovely reminders of why we love summer so much . . . enjoy!
20. Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days Of Summer
– Nat King Cole (1963)
19. Summer Love
– Justin Timberlake (2007) … a personal favorite =)
18. Saturday In The Park
– Chicago (1972)
17. Summer Girls
– LFO (1999) … absolutely love that they are on this list!
16. California Girls
– The Beach Boys (1965)
15. Summer
– War (1976)
14. Under The Boardwalk
– The Drifters (1964)
13. Summer Of ’69
– Bryan Adams (1985)
12. In The Summertime
– Mungo Jerry (1970)
11. The Boys Of Summer
– Don Henley (1984)
10. Summer Nights
– John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John (1978) … only one of the best scenes!
9. Surfin’ U.S.A.
– The Beach Boys (1963)
8. Hot Fun In The Summertime
– Sly & The Family Stone (1969)
7. Summertime
– DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (1991)
6. Endless Summer Nights
– Richard Marx (1988)
5. Surf City
– Jan & Dean (1963)
4. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
– Bryan Hyland (1960)
3. Wipe Out
– The Surfaris (1962) … much expected.
2. Summer In The City
– The Lovin’ Spoonful (1966)
And the number one spot is . . . .
1. California Gurls
– Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg (2010)
Wonder if you were as surprised as we were to see Katy Perry beat out 50 years of summer classics but guess that is just the reason we love her! Anyway, tell us your thoughts on this summer playist and which of these bring up your favorite summer memories.
In the meantime, all this summer talk has got us thinking about our next design . . . beach scene? hammock? pina colodas? … hmmm ; )