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- (Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay’ by Otis Redding. Okay, so this lazy-day masterpiece, recorded mere days before Redding’s death in a plane crash, doesn’t specifically single out that it takes place during summertime.
- Under the Boardwalk’ by the Drifters. This song is deceptively simple – there aren’t many verses, and there’s a pretty long instrumental interlude right in the middle – but few tunes are as evocative of summer as this one.
- Summertime’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Before rushing the stage at the Oscars and proving himself the ultimate Wife Guy, Will Smith just wanted to kick it in the park in a Speed Racer shirt with half the population of Philadelphia around him and reminisce about chasing girls, driving slow and eating barbecue at the family reunion.
- Summer in the City’ by the Lovin’ Spoonful. The Lovin’ Spoonful begins its brilliant rock portrait of urban mood swings in a prelude of pent-up anticipation.
- This Heat Is Oven Roasting Hot
- "Heat Wave" by Martha and The Vandellas
- "Hot in Herre" by Nelly
- "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals
- "The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey
- "Hotter Than Hell" by Dua Lipa
- "Burn" by Carrie Underwood
- "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson
- "Summer in The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful
- "Burnin' For You" by Blue Öyster Cult
Having grown up in South Carolina and lived in Louisiana, I've learned a little something about heat. Oppressive, scorching, sticky, blistering heat. My dad was frugal (cheap) and refused to turn on the air conditioning during those hot South Carolina summer months. Our family of five therefore roasted all summer while relying only upon oscillating...
Oh, Lawdy, are things getting heated! In this 1964 Motown classic, a heat wave burns in a young lady's heart. When her beau is leans in and whispers her name, love burns bright. Her fellow calls her name and both her temperature and blood pressure rise to the heavens as she is filled with temptation. Wondering if this is the way love is supposed to...
Hip Hop artist Nelly won a Grammy Award for this hot 2002 hip-hop number that topped the charts and caught the world on fire. The party song features the rear end-obsessed rapper checking out the girls in a packed nightclub and issuing instructions. Nelly's enjoying the spoils of what his celebrity brings, including owning a sports cars and the abi...
Pondering a broken relationship, the guy in this 2020 alt-rock track reminisces about how he wishes he could have been the one to make his partner happy. Sadly, sometimes we're just the wrong person at the wrong time to satisfy the one we covet. The narrator set his significant other free so that she could find the love she deserved with someone wh...
From the 1984 soundtrack of the blockbuster film Beverly Hills Cop, this rock release taunts someone who is being pursued on the city streets. They face intense stress just to stay alive, like an animal being hunted down. The person being chased is just one step ahead of those behind him. The heat is on. Pressure is relentless, and the fugitive is ...
After a former flame made her feel unworthy, British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa turned her heartbreak on its head in offering up this 2017 dance pop. To her credit, the artist never wants to write a song from the perspective of weakness. The song cinched her a deal with a major record label. Talk about turning lead into gold! The tune is about a a ...
Long after their love affair has ended, the narrator in this 2022 country ditty finds herself wondering whether her ex pines for her anything like she aches for him. (Drinking alone is a clue that you're not actually over him.) The burn of whiskey brings back fond memories of a campfire and a long-ago beach weekend that they shared. The woman reali...
Native Georgian Alan Jackson recalls his childhood days coming of age on the muddy banks of the Chattahoochee River between Georgia and and Alabama where he In this upbeat 1993 country crossover tune, the narrator fondly revisits memories of yesteryear's friendships, summer fun, and young love. If you're wondering what "hotter than a hoochie coochi...
New York City, the famous city that never sleeps, specifically inspired this rock hit. With its realistic city traffic sounds, the 1966 Billboard chart-topper contrasts what urban living is like during the day and night. Days in the city are permeated with a hot, sweaty, and gritty feeling. People look half-dead and exhausted, "but at night it's a ...
Life is all about timing. So is this 1981 hit hard rock number featuring a narrator who describes the frenetic pace of his music-making. Feeling like he's working against the clock, the singer knows that time is critical for his craft. There is a season to everything, including creativity and popularity on the music charts. Therefore, he cannot aff...
May 10, 2023 · Presenting 41 classic and country summer songs to add to your playlist! These upbeat summer songs are sure to become your warm-weather soundtrack.
- The Beach Boys, "California Girls" Before Katy Perry was a twinkle in her dad's eye, The Beach Boys delivered the ultimate ode to summer and the babes who relish in it with "California Girls."
- Alice Cooper, "School's Out" Whether you're thrilled about this as a kid or dreading it as a parent, Alice Cooper's classic is sure to be stuck in your head every June.
- The Lovin' Spoonful, "Summer in the City" The only thing better than a lazy summer day is a steamy summer night.
- The Go-Gos, "Vacation" Props to this all-girl band for making one of the most enduring summer songs ever, thanks to its classic and simple hook: "Vacation, all I ever wanted / Vacation, have to get away."
Jul 1, 2024 · Over 800 music fans have voted on the 50+ Best Songs About Heat. Current Top 3: The Heat Is On, Summer In The City, In the Heat of the Night.
Apr 20, 2022 · Whether you like soothing jazz, dance-pop hits or only songs about surfing, we’ve rounded up 55 songs about summer that will transport you to warm-weather vibes from any location.
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Feb 22, 2024 · As the summer of 2024 heats up, what better way to beat the heat than with a playlist of songs about the scorching sun, hot weather, and sultry nights? From classic rock anthems to pop hits and everything in between, these tracks are sure to keep you cool no matter how high the temperature rises.
