Friday, August 20, 2010

SUMMER MADNESS - The Ultimate Summer Playlist Complete

SUMMER MADNESS :
THE ULTIMATE SUMMER PLAYLIST
 Here's the complete list of 55 cool summer grooves.

"Gimme Some Lovin' " (1967) by Spencer Davis Group

The classic summer feel good song.

"Last Summer" (2009) by Pete Yorn
Sometimes summer love never lasts.

"All Summer Long" (2007) by Kid Rock
Summer's past brought back to life by Kid Rock.

"Daylight" (1976) by Bobby Womack
Evoking some summer soul.

"Summertime" (1991) by D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
The playlist started with Kool & The Gang's original. D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince keep it fresh (yes, I used the word "fresh" twice in the same sentence) with this laid back groove. A summer must.



"Summer Madness" (1974) by Kool & The Gang
  A laid back summer groove. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff sampled this song for their hit, "Summertime" (1991). A perfect way to start your mix.

"I Got My Mind Made Up" (1979) by Instant Funk
There's no denying the the infectious groove of this funk gem.

"Hate It Or Love It" (2005) by The Game feat. 50 Cent
Using The Trammp's "Rubber Band" (1972) as the hook, a reflective tale of the struggles to breakout is born.

A little brit-pop & hip-hop, plus a singalong chorus makes this song a summer must.

 The addictive bass-line of the summer.

A summer disco classic.



Are you what you say you are?




A summer laid back groove.

Electro-funk with an '80's vibe.

Still hypnotically addictive. 

The perfect summer groove is recaptured & updated in this soulful Bobby Womack classic.

  It ain't summer without Jack.

Funk it up 'cause you're a shining star. 


A rock song with a refreshing musical hook.

With an addictive base-line & horn section, this club track evokes that certain summer feel.

A smooth, sexy, summer groove. 

A funky feel good summer ditty.

The perfect late night summer anthem.

An upbeat and infectious tune.

The anthem for a new generation.

Instantly takes you back to a simpler time and place. 

A feel good summer rock song.

An addictive summer funk tune that evokes a little bit of the '80's.

Maya brings some Euro flavor to this summery pop tune.

An undeniable groove that will keep you moving all night long.

  A party crowd favorite.

Summer would be a lonely thing without the ladies. Another post disco funky jam.

 A summer playlist must! N.B.N. take the riff from Benny Golson's 1978 "I'm Always Dancing To The Music" and pump up the funk groove to maximum.

A soulful-hand clappin' mid-tempo summer ditty.

Last year's beach party anthem.

It's electronic synthpop beat sounding just as fresh as it did nearly 25 years ago.

Capturing a '70's summer groove.

Where rock meets reggae.

The funkiest basketball jammin' song you'll ever hear.

To dream of summer... An electro-beat to savor the moment.

An electric funk classic.

 Fire up the dance floor with this shuffling highly addictive
club gem.
 
A sweet sounding acoustic guitar based track with
a laid back beach feel.


Are you gettin' yours yet? Exactly what summer is all about.

A classic sing-a-long song that livens up any summer outing.


The na-na-na feel good summer anthem of the mid '80's.

The combination of sweet sounding harmonies and acoustic guitars evokes that perfect summer feel.


When 'pop music' is done right, it puts a smile on your face.



 The perfect crusin' tune with it's addictive bass-line.


 A classic summer regret song.

 A retro soul groove at it's finest.

A funky blast of summer fun.

Finally, no summer playlist is complete without the summer songs you love. 
All songs are available for download @ iTunes.