From Alison:

“Summer in the City” – The Lovin’ Spoonful
“Summertime” – DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

Why: These songs are like your favorite pair of cut-off jean shorts. They are old, soft and worn, and reserved only for summer.

From Heather:

“Growing Old” – The Origin
“Rush” – Big Audio Dynamite

Why: I love these songs. They remind me of summers working between semesters during college, hanging out with my roommates, and the fun times we had.

From Taleen:

“Cruel Summer” – Bananarama
Why: Some things from our youth find roots and stay there. This song will always conjure the ultimate summer vibes for me.

“Feel Good” – Illenium w/ Daya
Why: This song begs for windows down and volume UP.  One of my favorite driving songs, and that is what summer is all about.

From Justin:

“Art of Living” – Mat Kerekes
Why:  All about the vibes! Not much else really. Soft yet driving and upbeat!

“Rime of the Ancient Mariner” – Iron Maiden
Why: I love history and they do a great job of storytelling. Summers are for adventuring and this song pairs well with that!

From Josh:

“Fish and Whistle” – John Prine
“Oysters in my Pocket” – Royal Otis
“Tangerine” – Led Zeppelin

Why: 3 jams from summer’s past. Carefree, upbeat, and sprawling, the perfect summer song is any one worth sharing. 

From Vanna:

“Summertime” – My Chemical Romance
“Riptide” – Vance Joy

Why: All great songs for summer vibes!

From Lisa:

“Let’s Get It Started” – Black eyed Peas

From Jason:

“Africa” – Toto
Why:  There must be some nostalgia here that I can’t quite pinpoint. The tribal beat and marimba make for enjoyable roadtrippin’.

“The Chain” – Fleetwood Mac
Why: The cymbal work is exhilarating…particularly the Rumors tour live version.

From Evan:

“Summertime” – Yellow Claw, Han Solo
“Electric Feel” – MGMT
“Indian Summer” – Jai Wolf

From Alec:

“Riptide” – Vance Joy

Why: It’s the first song I leanred on guitar.