Summer song medley. Timeless and popular tracks that color the summer.
What kind of songs do you feel like listening to when summer comes?
Everyone might have their own answer—whether it’s upbeat, bright tracks that get you pumped, or sentimental ballads filled with the unique wistfulness of summer.
On the other hand, many people might feel there are just too many summer songs to choose from!
So in this article, we’ll introduce a carefully curated summer song medley selected by our editorial team.
We’ve gathered a generous selection of timeless gems, so be sure to give them a listen!
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Summer Song Medley. Classic and popular songs that color the summer (81–90)
BURNTHE YELLOW MONKEY
It’s also THE YELLOW MONKEY’s biggest hit, which was used as the theme song for the drama “Shokuinshitsu,” starring Atsuko Asano and Toru Nakamura.
The song has a heavy, somber tone, but Kazuya Yoshii’s voice resonates beautifully, making it a track well-suited for summer.
party partyTOTALFAT
A scorching number that blows away the summer heat—highly recommended as a quintessential song that colors the season.
Released in July 2012, this track depicts tossing aside all your worries on a weekend night and just having fun with your friends.
From the intro, its driving melody sticks in your ears, and it’s a tune that boosts your energy every time you listen.
It features TOTALFAT’s signature energetic sound and lyrics packed with a positive message.
As a band well-known on the summer rock festival circuit, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going live.
It’s perfect for making summer memories, so it’s also a great pick for road trips with friends or for enjoying a BBQ.
Lizard of SummerTOTALFAT
You might have heard this song somewhere—a track themed around the budding feelings of love that come with the start of summer.
Released in July 2014, it’s a unique piece that fuses TOTALFAT’s signature energetic performance with a Japanese aesthetic.
Performed at outdoor festivals and on tour, it drew attention among rock fans.
The lyrics depict emotions of love intertwining on summer nights that shine like moonlight.
With a rapid, driving melody, it beautifully and poignantly captures the fleeting brilliance of summer and the transience of love.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to when you find yourself thinking about the end of summer.
BIG UPWANIMA
It’s a song that vividly portrays the joy of freedom on tropical nights.
With its lively rhythm and upbeat melody, it’s loved as a staple that fires up summer festivals.
Released in October 2014, the track won broad support, especially among young listeners.
By contrasting the sense of liberation on weekends with the emptiness that follows, it skillfully conveys the fragility of relationships and the emotional drop that comes after fleeting fun.
Packed with WANIMA’s appeal, it’s a tune you’ll want to play on summer nights—perfect for a mood lift or a drive with friends.
THANKSWANIMA
This song is stylish yet packed with a passionate message—one you might feel like listening to at the end of summer.
Created by WANIMA, it’s included on the album “Are You Coming?” released in November 2015.
The lyrics are notable for directly expressing gratitude, singing about the suffering and pain we experience in life, and the gratitude that awaits after overcoming them.
The sentiment that hearts remain connected even when apart resonates deeply with listeners.
How about listening to it while looking back on your summer memories, with a sense of gratitude for someone special?