Original video located here. Accessed 10th February 2013
Song title: Counter Revolution
Artist: Delta Riggs
Year: 2011
Why I like this song:
One gets the feeling that these guys are picking up the baton dropped by Jet.
But who cares? This rocks hard and has a great chant-along chorus.
Song title: Psychoactive Summer
Artist: Def FX
Year: 1995
Why I like this song:
It may be a product of it's time with it's fusion of dance and metal. It may have it's own slice of cheese ("Woohoooo! YEAH!!"). But damn, it's unbeatable as a summer anthem. That and vocalist Fiona Horne sure sells it.
Song title: One More Time
Artist: Groove Terminator
Year: 2000
Why I like this song:
It has enough bombast that I can easily imagine this playing at some beach party.
Song title: Summer Song
Artist: Joe Satriani
Year: 1992
Why I like this song:
Damn effective for a summer road trip.
Song title: Elephant Stone (12 inch mix)
Artist: Stone Roses
Year: 1989
Why I like this song:
The original is great by itself but I always preferred this 12inch version. Somehow, unlike the original, it gives off a vibe of running outside on a summers day....
Song title: Wipeout
Artist: The Surfaris
Year: 1962
Why I like this song:
From one quintessential summer/surf-rock-instrumental to another.
Much like Misirlou this has a degree of timelessness that appeals to generations and will most likely be associated with countless summers, before and well into the future.
Song title: Misirlou
Artist: Dick Dale and his Del-Tones
Year: 1963
Why I like this song:
Happy New Year, yadda yadda.
Its summertime at the moment so I want to talk about songs that I like to play around this time.
So lets start with one of the undisputed summer anthems.