Beat the Heat with Summer Songs
Blog post
It’s the almost summer solstice. And right now, where many of us live, it’s hot, really hot.
I was thinking about finding some profound quote or otherworldly music to mark the solstice. Something that could help us feel peaceful and serene, something that would help lower the temperature.
But while looking for that kind of music, I stumbled onto another kind. On the website, someone named Riley compiled a fabulous list of classic summer songs. As Riley says, “There are 93 days of true summer. Ninety-three days between the summer and autumn solstices. Ninety-three days to bask in the sun and listen to summery songs that let us revel in the sweet heat of the season. There is just something about summer songs, am I right?”
He’s right! And really, if we can’t beat the heat, we might as well join it. Right?
I scrolled through his terrific list, played many of the songs, and pulled out a few that brought back memories and made me want to dance. Enjoy!
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and The Waves
Pocketful of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield
Dancing in the Streets by Martha and The Vandellas
Summer in the City by The Lovin’ Spoon
Happy by Pharrell Willams
Footloose by Kenny Loggins (With Kevin Bacon dancing in the music video.)
Check out Riley’s post, All the Summer Songs For Your Summertime Playlist, for the links and more fantastic songs.
What’s Your Story?
What summer song makes you want to get up and dance? What song brings memories flooding back? Pick your favorite, or your top five or ten, and write an “ode” or a short reflection to those summer songs and what they meant/mean to you.
Share your favorites in the comments below. Or send in a reflection (up to 250 words) and we’ll post it here on Substack and on the Building Bridges Word by Word website.
Rock on!
Click on the button below for more details about the project, guidelines, and the submission form. Questions? Contact us at mscribner@buildingbridgeswbw@gmail.com