Below is a list of the top 20 summer songs of all time, only my opinion. Feel free to leave comments about your favorite songs.
1. Margaritaville-Jimmy Buffett
This widely popular song is still a major hit with listeners worldwide. This song is perfect for karaoke, Rock Band, and more. This song reminds me of being on a beach, drinking Margaritas, and soaking up the sun. This song will always be a favorite of mine.
2. Set You Free-Planet Soul
This song may not be as well known to listeners, but I particularly love this song. When I was younger, I was in Florida with my family. I was on an elevator, and there were a group of college students playing this song on a boombox. Ever since, I have loved this song and listen to it all of the time. To hear this song, you can go to http://www.youtube.com and search for this song.
3. Summertime-DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
This song came out when I was just 7 years old. I remember the first time I heard this song was through a music video on TV. This song was and still is the perfect summertime anthem of all time.
4. The Boys of Summer-Don Henley
This song is still one of my favorite songs of all time.
5. Summer Love-Justin Timberlake
This song is the perfect summer anthem. This is also a good dance song, and he had incredible dance moves on this song when I saw him live on tour.
6. Get the Party Started-Pink
This is one of the hottest party anthems of all time. This was a major club hit for clubs across the globe.
7. Just Dance-Lady Gaga
This is probably my favorite current party song of all time. This song is a good dance song, and perfect for the summer. Several DJs around the globe are spinning and mixing this track.
8. Cruel Summer-Bananarama
This song is perfect for beach lovers and for summertime enjoyment. This song has been remade by several different artists, and is a good song to cruise to.
9. Pour Some Sugar On Me-Def Leppard
Of course I have to be a little biased on this song, because this is one of my favorite bands of all time. I remember listening to this song being played on MTV, especially during the Summertime. This was one of the first songs that I had ever listened to as a child.
10. Surfin’ USA-Beach Boys
This song was just one of several surfing songs performed by Beach Boys. This song is perfect for beaches and surfers alike, as it is the perfect summer anthem.
11. Kokomo-Beach Boys
This song was one of my favorites of all time. I remember watching Full House, and this song was featured on an episode. This song was featured on the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruise. This song also reminds me of tropical beaches.
12. Endless Summer Nights-Richard Marx
Richard Marx was always a phenomenal writer, especially evident in this song. I remember hearing this song in the 80’s. This song is a slower-paced song but was perfect for a summer anthem with its catchy lyrics.
13. Days Go By-Dirty Vegas
This song was perfect for the club, and was also a hot dance club heard around the globe. Its techno-beats and sounds were very catchy and is still a major hit today.
14. Don’t Cha-Pussycat Dolls
This song was one of the first major hits for this girl group. The video to this song reminded me of the summer, because of the top down, when the girls were driving in warm weather with their summer clothes. I remember jamming to this song during the summer months.
15. Under the Boardwalk-The Drifters
This song was an old favorite of mine, because it reminded me of the summer with its lyrics. It mentioned going “under the boardwalk” and there would be some fun had. This song was perfect for the beach or warm weather.
16. Summer Lovin’-John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
From the movie Grease, this song is always played on the radio every year. This song is the perfect duet between these two actors. This song is perfect for the summer with its lyrics, and is perfect for a sing-a-long song.
17. Temperature-Sean Paul
This reggae-hit was a perfect summer song, as it featured “hot” lyrics and beats. This song was catchy and had great dance beats.
18. Bartender-T-Pain
This song is perfect for the summer, as it is a hot club anthem.
19. Back that Thing Up-Juvenile
This song was a popular summer anthem, that was a hot dance track for dancers alike.
20. Party like a Rockstar-Shop Boyz
This song is also a perfect summer song, with its fresh beats and catchy chorus.
