9 songs with 'Summer' in the title that will get you in the mood for dancing

From 'Summer of '69' to 'Summer Nights'

Bryan Adams/Olivia Newton John/Sharleen Spiteri
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 2nd Aug 2024

Somehow it's already August, and finally our summer has started, so here at Magic Radio we thought we'd dig out some of the summer tunes which have 'Summer' in the title.

With hits like John Travolta and Olivia Newton John's iconic song from Grease 'Summer Nights', to the Isley Brothers' version of 'Summer Breeze', you're bound to know and love these songs.

Take a look through songs that have 'Summer' in the title:

Isley Brothers - 'Summer Breeze'

Originally released by Seals and Crofts in 1972, 'Summer Breeze' was a hit for the Isley Brothers in 1974. Their version of the song reached Number 16 in the UK.
Listen to the song on YouTube.

Bananarama - 'Cruel Summer'

Released in the UK in June 1983, the song was a big hit here reaching Number 8 in the charts. The song also featured in the film Karate Kid, released the following year, leading to a release in the USA in July 1984.
Watch the music video on YouTube.

The Style Council - 'Long Hot Summer'

The Style Council, consisting of Mick Talbot and Paul Weller, and later drummer Steve White and vocalist Dee C. Lee, released their song 'Long Hot Summer' in 1983. The song was written by Paul Weller, and became a Top 3 hit for the band.
Watch the music video on YouTube.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - 'Summertime'

What a throwback this is! For many, this track is synonymous with summer, reaching Number 8 in 1991 this was a huge hit for Will Smith (The Fresh Prince) and continues to be added to summer playlists all over the world.
Watch the music video on YouTube

Texas - 'Summer Son'

'Summer Son' was released in 1999 and went to Number 5 in the UK. The song was featured on Texas' fifth studio album called 'The Hush', and became one of the band's biggest songs around Europe.
You can watch the music video on YouTube.

Don Henley - 'The Boys Of Summer'

'The Boys Of Summer' was written and released by Don Henley back in 1984. The song won several awards, including Video of the Year at the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards, and a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
Watch the music video on YouTube.

Bryan Adams - 'Summer of '69'

No list of songs with 'Summer' in the title would be complete without Bryan Adams' classic, 'Summer of '69'. The song was released in 1985 and despite its enduring popularity, didn't chart particularly well, but we still love it at Magic.
Watch the music video on YouTube.

Chris Rea - 'On The Beach (Summer ’88)'

Chris Rea originally released 'On The Beach' in 1986, later releasing it again two years later as 'On the Beach (Summer '88)'. The song went to Number 12 in the charts second time around, and was later covered in the 90s by York, making it a dance hit, which went to Number 4 in the UK.
Listen to the song on YouTube.

John Travolta and Olivia Newton - 'Summer Nights'

John Travolta and Olivia Newton released their hit from Grease, 'Summer Nights', back in 1978. The song was a Number 1 hit in the UK and has been certified Platinum.
Watch the music video on YouTube.

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