For most of us, it's summer! And a lot of us have exciting plans. Whether you're going to be going away on vacation, camping with friends and family, or doing a major road trip. Here's a playlist that will get us all hype for the memorable, lively adventures that the summer season brings us, and that you can play on the way to your destination!
1. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys for decades defined a genre dedicated to summer. The 1966 hit summarizes the good vibes and good times we all have in the summer, and summer love. This poppy, upbeat song is a classic that will bring everyone into a cheery mood.
2. Raging Fire - Phillip Phillips
Phillip Phillips, who won American Idol in 2012, is won all of the world over with “Raging Fire.” Composed of a happy, upbeat tune and unforgettable lyrics, this song was a must for our playlist. Phillips’ most recent album, Behind the Light, was released earlier last year, and the musicianship is perfect for traveling or sitting by a raging fire.
The Golden Age - Beck
Off the Sea Changes album, this Beck classic reminds us all of the lazy Sundays we all get to enjoy in the summertime. This album and his most recent album, Morning Phase, have a lot of songs that are perfect for laying on a hammock and relaxing on sunny days.4. Hot in Herre - Nelly
Throwback! This classic early 2000's hip hop track makes us all want to take our clothes off. It's a catchy track everyone has to have heard of. Play it at your next pool party.5. Best Day of My Life - American Authors
Winner of the Radio Disney Best Road trip Song, it is apparent that this hit by American Authors is great for on the road. This motivating, optimistic track gives us that feeling of bliss and zen we all get when we're having a really great time with friends.
6. Summer Nights - Grease the Musical
This quirky, classic from Grease says it all. And who doesn't love musicals? From a boy's and a girl's perspective, we are all suckers for young, summer love on those summer nights.7. Champagne Supernova - Oasis
Although Oasis doesn't even know what this song is truly about, it can be used for missing those we can't see during the summer, like our room mates that are home now, and how they missing from the good times we're having. But the hopefulness, and the wave effects give us that summer feel, but in a bittersweet way.
8. Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
One of George Harrison's most known songs, this track by the legendary Beatles is peaceful, loving, and is appreciative towards the sun and all it's warm glory. It's a simple, therapeutic that makes us all want to go outside!
9. Life is a Highway - Tom Cochrane
For the country lovers. After everything is jammed in the back of your friend’s pickup truck, you very quickly lose at a game of shotgun and are forced to sit in the backseat…in the middle…figures! But even though the sun has only started to rise and you haven’t completely risen yourself, this early morning kicks off to a great start when the newly appointed front seat passenger DJ’s and plays this classic.
10. The Campfire Song Song - Spongebob Squarepants
Of course, the best for last! Do I even have to explain myself? The ultimate camping song for all ages. Don't forget to draw those seabear circles.