Memorial Weekend has passed but, for most of us, that meant the unofficial start to our summer fun. And, by fun, I’m talking about backyard barbecues, family reunions, beach trips, road trips and whatever else floats your boat, or kayak.
One thing is for sure, though. Music is sure to be a part of your plans. I’m all about my music and my playlists. To be honest, my music is a part of everything I do no matter the time of year. However, there’s something to be said about a good song or two to help make your summer fun that much more enjoyable.
In years past, it was pretty simple to identify the songs that were going to dominate your plans. Think about it … Remember “California Gurls” (Katy Perry) or “Umbrella” (Rihanna)? There was no question they were songs of the summer. We’ve enjoyed some great songs through the years, but in the past few years it wasn’t as easy to choose.
Songs like “Old Town Road” (Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus) or last year’s “As It Was” (Harry Styles) dominated the charts, but were they that good to be songs of summer? I’m going to, perhaps, get some flack for saying this, but I’m not so sure they were. They’re good songs, but they don’t make me want to set my drink down and dance.
