[Summer Classics] When it comes to summer, it’s got to be this song! A roundup from timeless staples to the latest hit tracks.
When you hear “summer songs,” what tracks come to mind? Is it a hit from your youth, a classic you hear somewhere every year once summer arrives, or the latest chart-topper? In this article, we’ll introduce timeless summer-song masterpieces that instantly bring the season to mind.
From tracks that amp up your energy to songs that take you back to a page of your youth, it’s a lineup that captures many shades of “summer.” With your favorite summer tunes, let’s power through the hot season!
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[Summer Classics] When it comes to summer, it’s this song! A comprehensive roundup from timeless staples to the latest hit songs (111–120)
fireworkskyanai
This song was created by Kyanai, a singer-songwriter whose roots are in busking on the streets.
Fireworks bloom in a flash, fade, and then the next one shoots up and blossoms—beautiful, yet tinged with a certain fleetingness that defines summer.
The lyrics distinctively overlay that image of fireworks with the people, things, and emotions we cherish.
Please listen while reflecting on the meetings and partings you’ve experienced amid ever-changing circumstances.
You’ll feel a gentle swell of many different emotions rise up from within.
Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A song by Momoiro Clover that vividly captures the fun of summer.
Tropical fruits like papaya and mango, along with beachside pastimes, are expressed through a lively rhythm and catchy melody.
Released in November 2010, the track charms with its refreshing, energetic vibe.
With themes like mustering the courage to buy a bikini and the passionate feelings unique to summertime, it conveys youthfulness and a spirit of adventure.
Recommended for anyone looking to enjoy good times at the seaside or summer festivals, it’s a track packed with the appeal of Momoclo’s high-energy performances.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
It’s no exaggeration to call “Kabutomushi” one of Aiko’s signature songs.
With its delicate, beautiful melody and heartrending lyrics, it’s a work that captures the feelings unique to the end of summer.
Pay attention to the lovely Japanese lyrics that liken the self in love to a rhinoceros beetle.
Wrapped in Aiko’s clear, heartwarming voice, you may find yourself immersed in your summer memories.
It’s also a karaoke staple, so enjoy singing it while savoring the bittersweet atmosphere of summer’s end!
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
A solo sixth single by Keisuke Kuwata whose breezy piano and slide guitar tones unconditionally evoke summer scenery.
Used as the theme for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign, the song is said to shape a phrase Kuwata had cherished since his university days.
Released in July 2001, it achieved the remarkable feat of selling over 500,000 copies in its first week.
While it features many of Kuwata’s trademark idiosyncratic phrasings and leaps in pitch, the repeated melodies in the chorus make it easy to sing at karaoke.
With its refreshing, summery sound and Kuwata’s distinctive vocals that embody the feel of J-pop summers, it’s the kind of track you’ll find yourself craving to hear as August rolls around.
A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK
This is the 21st single, featuring an open, lingering melody, chosen as the CM song for Shiseido’s ANESSA.
True to its title, its refreshing sound conjures up blue skies—perfect BGM for summer outings.
BONNIE PINK’s delicate yet powerful vocals express a strong will to pursue one’s ideals.
It’s a sparkling number that will liven up any drive and a summer tune sure to resonate in everyone’s hearts.