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16 Essential Summer Songs For Mixed Generations

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Jun 16, 2015

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16 Essential Summer Songs For Mixed Generations

1. "Barcelona" – George Ezra

George Ezra is my new favorite artist! Many of you have probably already fallen in love with his catchy, mellow hit song Budapest, but this is one you might not have heard yet.

2. "Heart of a Lion" – The Griswolds

This anthem is the perfect song for driving with the windows down and tapping along to the beat on the steering wheel.

3. "Dog Days Are Over" – Florence + The Machine

This song has been around for years, yet it never gets old. It’s a light, easy song to sing along to.

4. "Just What I Needed" – The Cars

This is a classic song that people from every generation know and can appreciate!

5. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" – Whitney Houston

Who doesn’t love a good Whitney song? Everyone loves screaming out the chorus to this song.

6. "Margaritaville" – Jimmy Buffet

It’s not summer without a Jimmy Buffet song! His songs make you want to sit by the ocean with a drink in hand, and that is definitely what summer is all about!

7. "Dancing in the Moonlight" – King Harvest

Sticky summer nights are one of the best parts about summer, and this song definitely conjures up the fun of that.

8. "Your Body is a Wonderland" – John Mayer

With his sweet buttery voice that every girl wants to be sung to with, John Mayer creates a mellow tune that everyone can enjoy while sitting out on the back deck with a cool drink in hand.

9. "Dancing Queen" – ABBA

Everyone knows ABBA, and I’m sure for many people, this song brings to mind the beautiful scenery of coastal Greece!

10. "Hooked on a Feeling" – Blue Swede

I doubt I’m the only one who got hooked on the catchy Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack last summer, so many of you are probably already familiar with this great song. It’s easy to sing along to, and fun to get into the spirit of.

11. "I Get Around" – The Beach Boys

No summer playlist is complete without a little bit of The Beach Boys!

12. "Sun Daze" – Florida Georgia Line

Even if you think you don’t like country, I think you should give this song a chance. They croon about everything a great summer consists of: flip cup, a game of corn hole, and pink umbrella drinks!

13. "Free" – Donavon Frankenreiter

With a John Mayer feel, this song is bound to be enjoyed by all ages with its breezy melody.

14. "Shut Up and Dance" – Walk the Moon

A relatable song about a fun, young romance on the dance floor, this makes-you-want-to-dance anthem will be sure to be a favorite among younger generations.

15. "Geronimo" – Sheppard

This song is just plain fun to listen to, and belting out “Geronimo!” is sure to add to the fun!

16. "Island In The Sun" – Weezer

The title is pretty self explanatory, and is the ultimate summer tune. Who doesn’t want to sing along to a song that conjures up the image of being on an island in the sun?

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

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I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

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