Songs About Summer

Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald 1957

Gershwin's lullaby, where the living is easy.

Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams 1984

Looking back on the best days of his life.

Cruel Summer by Bananarama 1983

The city empties out and the heartache stays.

Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone 1969

The lazy, golden end of the season.

Summer Nights by Grease Cast 1978

Two very different memories of the same fling.

California Gurls by Katy Perry 2010

Sunshine pop, popsicles and all.

In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry 1970

Carefree shuffling joy.

The Boys of Summer by Don Henley 1984

The season ends and a love still lingers.

Hot in Herre by Nelly 2002

The dancefloor as a heatwave.

Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey 2012

Sun-soaked and aching at once.

Vacation by The Go-Go's 1982

Time off and a getaway you needed.

Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles 1969

Winter is over and the warmth comes back.