Interesting Viewing: Our Jean McElvane Rounds Up The Best Summer Songs//
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Hey! It’s summertime.
It’s hard to believe after sheltering-in-lace for nearly 100 days, but as NIAD artist Jean McElvane says, “It’s music time again for it’s now the first day of summer. At the moment, here’s a top 25, and some of them also have long versions (which are included as bonus choices).”
Enjoy. And remember please apply sunblock liberally (should you step outside.)
1. “Summer Breeze” by Seals and Crofts
2. “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran
3. “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry
4. “Hot Fun in the Summertime” by Sly & The Family Stone
4. “Hot Fun in the Summertime” by Sly & The Family Stone (Bonus Choice)
5. “Summer Day” by Sheryl Crow
6. “Summer” by War
6. “Summer” by War (Bonus Choice)
7. “Summer Madness” by Kool & The Gang
7. “Summer Madness” by Kool & The Gang (Bonus Choice)
8. “Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
9. “Summer Rain” by Johnny Rivers
10. “Summer’s Daughter” by The 5th Dimension
11. “Summertime” by Billy Stewart
11. “Summertime” by Billy Stewart (Bonus Choice)
12. “Summer in the City” by the Loving Spoonful
13. “Cruel Summer” by Bananarama
14. “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks
15. “Summer Nights” by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
16. “Endless Summer Nights” by Richard Marx
“Summer of ’69” by Bryan Adams
18. – “Boys of Summer” by Don Henley
19. “Hot Summer Night” by Walter Egan
20. “One Summer Night” by The Danleers
21. “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies
22. “Summer Breeze” by The Isley Brothers
23. “Suppertime” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Jean’s note: I remember this clip differently ’cause I didn’t know he meant supper.
23. “Suppertime” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Bonus Choice)
Jean’s note: This is the one I remember and saw as a kid. Loni Anderson was host for Fantastic Funnies special back in 1980. I never saw “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” when it came out, but I do remember Snoopy dancing around and being excited about suppertime, and not summertime — which I thought — and then Charlie Brown opened the door, but he never said anything. It was still funny.
