Songs of the Summer
- Ella Kate G.
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
There’s something about summer that just sounds different. Maybe it’s the longer days, the warm nights, or the way music seems to follow you everywhere from car rides with the windows down to poolside afternoons and late-night drives.
The right song can instantly bring you back to a moment, a feeling, or a memory you didn’t even realize you were creating at the time. That’s what makes a true “song of the summer.” It’s more than just what’s trending. It’s the track you have on repeat, the one your friends all know by heart, the one that defines a season you’ll want to relive long after it’s over.

This playlist is a collection of those songs. An original mix designed to capture the energy, nostalgia, and carefree spirit of summer. Whether you’re heading to the beach, driving with your windows down, or just enjoying a slow afternoon, these are the songs that set the tone.

Springsteen by Eric Church
Brazil Declan Mckenna
Riptide by Vance Joy
Could She Be Loved by Bob Marley
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John
I Ain’t Worried by OneRepublic
Summer of ‘69 by Bryan Adams
Boys of Summer by Don Healey
Hot Wings by Cast of RIO
Saturday Sun by Vance Joy
Lush Life by Zara Larson
She Had Me At Heads Carolina by Cole Swindell
This Side of Paradise by Coyote Theory
California Girls by The Beach Boys
American Kids by Kenny Chesney
Toes by Zach Brown Band
Chicken Fried by Zach Brown Band
Listen to the Music by The Doobie Brothers
Let’s Go Surfing by The Drums
Rich Girl by Daryl Hall & John Oates

Be Well, Auburn.


