[Classics] Timeless Summer Hits Recommended for All Ages [Summer Songs]
Summer songs that you just want to listen to when the season rolls around.
What songs come to mind for you?
From the tracks you listened to a lot back in your school days to the trendy summer hits of today, everyone probably has their own personal favorites.
Here, we’ll pick out plenty of summer songs perfect for the hot season—from nostalgic oldies to the latest releases!
Feel free to use them as background music for outings and leisure time, too.
Let’s enjoy summer with timeless classics that never lose their shine and tunes that amp up the summer vibe!
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[Classics] Timeless Summer Masterpieces Recommended for All Ages [Summer Songs] (91–100)
Because of the summerRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS is a rock band active since 2001.
Their 2020 release Natsu no Sei features a floating, beautiful melody that differs from the raw sound of their early days.
Centered on piano, it subtly blends in the band’s sound, giving it a rich flavor.
If you’re looking for a song with a mysterious charm that’s different from a typical poppy summer tune, this one is a top recommendation.
And with its calm tone, it might also be perfect as BGM for those sleepless summer nights.
CAN YOU FEEL ITYogee New Waves
The melody, reminiscent of new music from the ’70s and ’80s, feels really pleasant.
It’s a song by the band Yogee New Waves, formed in 2013.
It was released as a digital single in 2018.
It’s a nostalgic piece that brings back memories of my past self.
[Classics] Timeless Summer Hits Recommended for All Ages [Summer Songs] (101–110)
Mercurytofubeats
Tofubeats is a DJ, producer, and trackmaker from Kobe.
Not only does he introduce high-quality music as a vinyl digger, but his talent for brilliantly polishing up dusty old songs and presenting them anew is the best in Japan!
mintUno Misako (AAA)
Misaiko Uno, who is active in the hugely popular super performance group AAA—famous for pulling off a successful four-major-dome tour—drops her third solo release, an upper-tune that just screams summer! The colorful, sparkling sound is like tropical fruit and totally lifts your spirits.
Even when you’re going through sad or tough times, listening to this song makes you feel like you can look ahead and keep moving forward!
Seaside BalconyMatsuda Seiko
It was released in 1982 as Seiko Matsuda’s ninth single.
The lyrics were written by Takashi Matsumoto, the music was composed by Yumi Matsutoya, and the arrangement was by Masataka Matsutoya—an impressive lineup.
The song was used in a 2008 commercial for Fujifilm’s ASTALIFT cosmetics featuring a collaboration with Miyuki Nakajima, which brought it back into the spotlight.
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
It’s a surfer’s song—a summery number released solo by Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars.
It was also used in a commercial, so I think many people know it.
Both the lyrics and the music have a breezy, summery feel that makes it a fun track.
As an artist who embodies summer, this is a song that could only come from Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars.
Ah, summer vacation.TUBE
When you think of summer, you think of TUBE!! That’s how much this band has become synonymous with the season.
“Ah—Natsuyasumi” (Ah—Summer Vacation) is TUBE’s 11th single, released in 1990.
The album that includes this track is also titled “N・A・T・S・U,” making it the ultimate summer song.
Among those in their prime working years, there are surely many who feel their hearts burn just by hearing this tune!