Top 17 CLASSIC SONGS for the BEST SUMMER EVER

Nothing brings back summer memories like the perfect song! Whether it’s cruising with the windows down, beach days, or backyard BBQs, these classic tunes capture the feeling of sunshine, freedom, and good times.

In this video, we’re counting down 17 of the greatest summer songs that instantly transport us back to carefree days and warm nights. Did your favorite make the list?

Which song reminds YOU of summer the most? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more nostalgic music throwbacks!

[paulofearghail]

My "ultimate summer song" was Jumpin' Jack Flash by the Rolling Stones in 1968; hearing that song always takes me back to my preteen days basking in the sun by a lake. And number two would be Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze a year earlier. When I hear that one, I am reminded of sleeping out on the screened porch of our house on warm humid nights.

[yooperlooper]

Those were the Days, my friend, we thought they'd never end . . . . .

[Zentrix-]

My best summer song was released July 1966 by The Lovin Spoonfuls " Summer In The City". The summer was super hot too....I spent most of it at the lake!!!! Great girls too!

[djbigpean]

Sly and the family Stone- Hot fun in the summertime.
War- Summer
Kool and the gang - Summer Madness
Roy Ayers - Everybody loves the Sunshine.

[jamesniezgoda]

Afternoon Delight is one of my favorite summer songs

[ChroniclogicalJeff]

Sunny days by lighthouse.
Hot fun in the summertime by Sly and the family Stone.
And of course Janis Joplin's summertime.😢

[MivhelleJantzer]

In 2nd grade on the last day of school, we of course had a party. Each kid was to bring in a 45 of their favorite song to play. I took my brother's 45 of "Schools out" and shocked the he'll out of my teacher. Unfortunately the 45 got broken on the walk home and I didn't want to tell my brother I'd borrowed it because I hadn't asked. After dinner my teacher called to ask my parents if they knew what sort of music I was listening to and I had to confess. My brother and I still laugh about it.

[johnguzzi]

Whoa, what about E.L.O's "Mr. Blue Sky!!!

[brad]

I've played "Surfin' USA" on my saxophone back in 4th grade. "Summer Breeze" by Seals and Croft reminds me of summertime.

[MsGail]

It wasn’t a radio single, but I nominate “Summer Days” from the Partridge Family in 1971.

[rdavid]

1)"Groovin" - Young Rascals, 2)"Pleasant Valley Sunday" - Monkees, 3)"Dancing in the Moonlight" - King Harvest

[rogerhuggettjr.]

Summer In The City - Lovin' Spoonful
Hot In the City - Billy Idol
Fishin' in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Reminiscing & Cool Change - Little River Band
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Cruel Summer - Bananarama
Boys Of Summer - Don Henley
Take It Easy & Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
Going To Miami - Will Smith
Night Moves - Bob Segar
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton
The Rain Song - Led Zepplin
A Heart Don't Forget & Down on the Farm- Tim McGraw
Strawberry Wine - Deanna Carter
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Panama - Van Halen

[roxy]

Every summer of the 70s and 80s seemed to have some awesome songs that left lasting memories with all of us. I love this channel!!

[JohnDoe-nywp]

Nice, but you missed "Pleasent Valley Sunday" by the Monkees, "summer" by war and the complete "Frampton Comes Alive" ...Cheers.

[rinaticson]

Brandy I ❤ that song. All of them, so many memories

[JingleVillaroel]

The Things We Did Last Summer will always be my ultimate summer song....😢

[waynehansell]

How could you not include "Beach Baby" by First Class?

[theell]

Seriously? When you reference "Rolling Stone", it is the magazine and what was written in it. Yet you are always showing a photo of the band called The Rolling Stones. There is a difference.

[thesmokingburrito]

They call you Nostalgic Nick for a reason .
You can Time Travel with The Rhythm and The Flow.
Thanks

[averney]

Load of cobblers; I've never heard of most of these, and even then not many remind me of summer.