40 Best Summer Songs That Will Get You Ready for Some Fun in the Sun

Got the summertime blues? Head to the beach to cure them. Doctor's orders! Alan Jackson's country cover of this classic hit is what summer should be all about.

Dancing in the streets sounds like a perfect summer activity if you think about it. Nothing feels more freeing, and Martha & The Vandellas agree.

"I gotta feeling..." that this summer is going to be a good one. The upbeat tempo and encouraging lyrics to this 2000s anthem is just what everyone needs going into the season.

Ah, there's nothing like basking in the California sun during the warm months. Listening to this one will give you good vibrations all summer.

"I got my head out the sunroof, I’m blasting our favorite tunes." That line alone single handedly described all of suburban America during summertime—how can you not want to blast it after that?

Even if the only words you know to this song are "hip-hip," there's no denying the chill vibes this one exudes. It's perfect for when you just want to relax in the breezy air.

Don't know about you, but sweet tea, pecan pie, and homemade wine (all mentioned in the song) is the epitome of summer. Oh, and chicken fried, of course.

Ah, to be barefoot along the boardwalk on a cool summer evening. The Drifters know how to embody the summer experience for those who love a little adventure.

Blue skies and sunlit terrains, that's summer for you. Honestly, playing this one in the background of your everyday life might be just what you need to be successful in the summer. Can someone conduct a study on this?

Watermelon is arguably the fruit of summer, so of course Harry Styles' 2019 hit song had to make this list. Listening to this while drinking any sort of watermelon concoction seems like a great way to spend those lazy summer days.

Sabrina Carpenter practically created an endless summer hit. The music video alone will convince you to call up your friends right now for a road trip to the nearest coastline. The lyrics and the groovy melody basically seal the deal.

André 3000 is the star of this music video. He plays every member of the band, showing up multiple times throughout—and that's both brilliant and hilarious. It helps that the chorus also has a way of raising moods immediately.

It's titled "A Summer Song" for a reason. Add this to your playlist of best summer songs, or add it to your playlist of songs you want to listen to when you're missing summer.

Those violins in the intro will get you every time! "Viva La Vida" translates to "Long Live Life", but can we change that to be "Long Live Summer"? The season should never end.

Like Lorde, you can discover some perfect places in the summer. Whether that be sunflower fields, your local ice cream joint, or a hidden spot that no one needs to know about—this song channels that sentiment.

Cue the first 10 seconds of this song, and we, too, are walking on sunshine! There's just something so giddy about this song by Katrina & The Waves that we can't help but move a little every time it plays!

Seals & Crofts created an ever-nostalgic tune with "Summer Breeze." Put it on, and you'll instantly be transported back to the '70s, whether you were around then or not.

Does it get any more summery than this? Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta sing one of the most memorable duets from the movie Grease, and it's been a summer anthem since it came out.

Mentions of the Fourth of July, strolls in the park, and a general smile on people's face—we're feeling like it's summer just after one listen to this song by Chicago!

Things are simply just more fun in the sun! We don't make the rules... Blondie does!