Summer Songs That Hit in the 2000s | A Look Back at Nostalgic Summer Tunes!
Summer might just be the most exciting season of the year! When you think of summer, you think of outdoor fun like music festivals, the beach, fireworks, barbecues, and road trips.
For students, there’s also the long summer break—there’s no shortage of fun.
And no summer memories are complete without music to lift your spirits even higher.
In this article, we’re focusing on summer songs released in the 2000s and introducing a selection of hit tracks.
Whether you remember those days or aren’t very familiar with music from the 2000s, we hope you enjoy these sparkling summer tunes.
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Summer songs that hit in the 2000s | Introducing nostalgic summer tunes! (71–80)
Catch The WaveDef Tech
This is one of Def Tech’s signature songs.
They’re a duo strongly associated with summery seaside vibes, with other hits like “My Way.” As they themselves describe their style as Jawaiian reggae, you can feel the gentle rhythm of reggae combined with the refreshing feel of Hawaiian music.
The track was produced as the theme song for the film “Catch a Wave,” and it evokes the calm ocean scenery where the story is set.
Drawing from the title’s idea of “catching a wave,” the lyrics include expressions that evoke surfing, depicting riding the waves and sensing the energy of nature.
That day, over thirty degreesGRAPEVINE
GRAPEVINE’s “That Day, Over Thirty Degrees” is a B-side included on their 2000 single “Furete Itai.” The lyrics and music were written by vocalist-guitarist Kazumasa Tanaka, and the track reflects the post-rock and roots rock influences of artists like Wilco and Battles that inspired him.
Its raw, gritty sound is seriously cool—definitely a song you’ll want to play on a scorching midsummer day when the sun is blazing and the temperature tops thirty degrees!
Lucky PoolJUDY AND MARY
JUDY AND MARY, the rock band that disbanded in 2001 to much regret, left a lasting impact.
Their vocalist YUKI has continued to thrive as a solo artist and enjoys a charismatic following.
Lucky Pool, released in 2001 just before the band split, is a perfect summer track with its bursting pop rhythm.
The chorus, where YUKI’s high notes ring out so pleasantly, is sure to lift your spirits before you know it.
The band has plenty of other upbeat songs that suit the summer vibe as well, so why not give those a listen too?
HANABIMr.Children
This is the song used as the theme for the TV drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyuu Kyumei” since its first season, and it’s such an impactful number that just hearing it brings images from the show to mind.
While it has a pop, exhilarating melody, the uniquely Mr.
Children-esque word choices serve as a hook, making it a catchy track you won’t forget after a single listen.
It’s a quintessential summer song of the 2000s—one you’ll want to play while gazing up at the summer night sky.
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“Zassou” by the four-piece rock band Road of Major.
It’s an up-tempo, high-energy track that will boost your mood on a drive.
It’s a wonderful song that makes you feel like tackling your dreams for the future with the toughness of a weed—let’s give it our all!
ultra soulB’z
Since their 1988 debut, B’z has remained at the forefront of J-pop, winning fans across generations.
This is their 31st single.
As it was selected as the official theme song for the World Aquatics Championships broadcasts, just hearing it instantly evokes the feeling of summer.
The sound blends a pop-oriented approach rich in programmed elements with decidedly rock-style guitar, pumping up your energy.
It’s also a live staple—a track that lets you feel the heat of summer.
Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.
Morning Musume’s summer song “Happy Summer Wedding” was released in early summer 2000.
It sold 1.37 million copies, the third-highest in the group’s history, and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The song was used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s variety show “Find the Idol!” With its upbeat, bright sound, it’s the perfect wedding song for early-summer June brides.
Be sure to liven up your party with “Happy Summer Wedding”!