I made a mixtape a few days ago for driving on summer days and walking around Chicago. These songs represent in one form or another something about the summer feeling to me. Most are “oldies” but there’s really nothing like being in the car with your friends, windows down, shades on, and some really really great music playing. You know, the sun shining, the trees green, the sky blue, the lake that really deep deep blue. C’mon, you know what I’m talking about. I’d like to thank Matthew Richardson for bringing me to my senses about Hall & Oats - ‘Private Eyes’ will be the big summer song.
That Archies song, no one should go a summer without hearing. Of course there’s some New Order. Lots of 60s and 70s rock. If I could’ve included more, definite mentions would include: Electric Light Orchestra “Don’t Bring Me Down”, The Rolling Stones, Eddie Money “Baby Hold On”, and everything from the Dave Clark Five.
Oh, yeah I should probably give you the link. Tell me what you guys think. So what’re you waiting for? Grab some friends, a stereo, some shades, and go for a drive, take some pictures, get to the beach. Enjoy the summer! Did you forget?
