Baby Boomers' Top Songs of SummerThe 60s Decade of Summer Musical Hits
When we were younger and in High School, Junior High or Middle School, we all couldn't wait for school to let out and our summer vacation to begin. Teens today are no different in that respect. The music of the baby boomers' era reflected the excitement of summer and what we all looked forward doing from "rooting for the Yankees in the bleachers, don't have to worry about teachers...." as sung in the song "School Is Out" by Gary U.S. Bonds. Take for example the song "Here Comes Summer," by Jerry Keller, "We'll go swimming everyday." The summer song "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" by the Reflections, has the lyrics of summer "take my girl datin' at the drive-in" also exemplifies on how we looked forward to summer with more time for our girlfriends and boyfriends. If you take a poll whether it be baby boomers or others, summer would be the season most voted as the favorite. Some of the best music was and still is released during the summer months. More movies are released during those months so many soundtracks which include hits from those movies result in those songs skyrocketing to the top especially if the movie is a hit. Summer presented a time to take your favorite music to the beach, pool, or crusin' listening to your favorite The 60s was a time when AM radio was king and we took it with us wherever we went. I have listed what I considered the top summer songs of the Baby Boomer Generation. As always if you feel I left out any please email me at webmaster@60sofficialsite.com or drop me a note at our guestbook.
1. School Is Out by Gary U.S. Bonds
2. Here Comes Summer by Jerry Keller 3. Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer by Nat King Cole 4. Surfin USA by The Beach Boys 5. Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys 6. See You In September by The Happenings 7. Stone Soul Picnic by The 5th Dimension 8. Hot Fun In The Summertime by Sly and The Family Stone 9. Summertime Blues by Blue Cheer 10. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) by Harpers Bazarre 11. Saturday In The Park by Chicago 12. Sunday Will Never Be The Same by Spanky and Our Gang 13. Green Grass by Gary Lewis and the Playboys 14. Surf City by Jan & Dean 15. The Rain, The Park and Other Things by The Cowsills 16. Sunshine Superman by Donovan 17. Summer In The City by Lovin' Spoonful 18. Groovin' by The Young Rascals 19. A Beautiful Morning by The Rascals 20. San Francisco Nights by Eric Burdon & The Animals 21. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying by Gerry and the Pacemakers 22. Come On Down To My Boat by Every Mother's Son 23. Up On The Roof by The Drifters 24. Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters 25. All Summer Long by The Beach Boys 26. Wonderful Summer by Robin Ward
27. I've Got Sand in My Shoes by The Drifters
28. (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet by the Reflections
29. Lazy Day by Spanky and Our Gang
30. Daydream by Lovin' Spoonful
Summer was a special time while growing up in the 60s. We just couldn't wait until school was out so we could begin our new adventures with no books or teachers to worry about. These songs that I have selected our what I feel our the best of the summer songs of the 1960s decade. They tell the story how we felt about summer and the great excitement it presented as we took a break from the books. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we return to summers past. If you are planning a party this summer, perhaps around the pool or even just a BBQ with some baby boomer friends. Hook up the speakers and pipe these gems for some listening enjoyment.
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