[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 Hits Recommended for All Ages [Summer Songs] (111–120)
MATSURI BAYASHIKEYTALK
KEYTALK is a four-piece rock band named after the concept of creating music that converses as if through musical scales.
Their major 8th single and the second in two consecutive monthly releases, “MATSURI BAYASHI,” stands out with a funky ensemble featuring memorable guitar cutting and slap bass.
Its pop melodies riding on a driving beat are guaranteed to elevate summer events like festivals.
It’s an uplifting track perfect for the hot season, and we hope you’ll pay attention to each member’s performance prowess showcased in the instrumental break.
[Classics] Timeless Recommended Summer Hits [Summer Songs] (121–130)
Brilliant RainKing Gnu
King Gnu is a four-piece rock band.
I’d like to introduce their song “Ame Sansan” as a perfect fit for summer.
It was written specifically for the TV drama Old Rookie.
The lyrics depict the beauty and fragility of youth set against a summer backdrop.
With many images centered on summer rain, the song carries a cool, refreshing atmosphere.
At the same time, it includes a message that gives a push to those who are trying their best, making it a great pick both for relaxing and for when you need a boost.
Super SummerNiziU
When it comes to songs that color a summer packed with events, “Super Summer” is the one.
Released in 2021 by NiziU, a girls’ group behind numerous commercial jingles in Japan, it’s an electro-pop track awash with colorful synth tones.
Their dazzling choral work stands out, and the sparkling, explosive vocals in the chorus are irresistibly cute.
Enjoy singing and dancing along to the lively beat! It’s a dance tune that will make summer vacation with friends or a loved one even more exciting.
Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE is a five-member rock band that drew attention even before their major-label debut, attracting as many as 800 people to their shows back in high school.
Their 16th single, “Ika SUMMER,” used in the Kanebo Cosmetics ‘ALLIE’ commercial, features a ska-punk arrangement with brass that really pumps up the energy.
The rapid-fire melodies delivered by the three MCs perfectly match the open, carefree vibe of summer.
It’s a quintessential upbeat summer tune that’s sure to hype you up as background music for outings or get everyone going at karaoke.
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
This song by ORANGE RANGE, a rock band from Okinawa, was the one that cemented their image as a summer band.
The title and lyrics—often said to parody Little Eva’s “The Loco-Motion”—are key points that emphasize energy and fun.
The weighty sound conveys a gradual rise in summer excitement.
The lyrics, which straightforwardly express the giddy mood of summer, are another major highlight; their light, chantable cadence amplifies the season’s joy.
It’s a track that directly captures the lively spirit of going all out and enjoying summer with your friends.
A wish in summerPenthouse
Penthouse is a six-member coed city-soul band formed in a University of Tokyo music club, active under the concept of exploring music that adds a touch of style to everyday life.
Their digital single Natsu ni Negai wo, released for streaming on July 12, 2023, draws you into its world from the opening, featuring a refreshing string sound.
The lyrics portray the feeling of being unable to express your emotions as time slips by, and combined with summer’s sentimental atmosphere, they’re sure to tug at your heart.
With its driving beat and stylish arrangement, this pop tune is a comfortable listen that turns up the heat for the season.
Summer loverSHISHAMO
This is the fifth single by SHISHAMO, a three-piece rock band that overturns the J-pop scene’s tendency to view girls’ bands through an idol-centric lens, earning support for their solid musicianship and down-to-earth songs.
The melancholy tone of the acoustic guitar and the bittersweet lyrics that evoke a fleeting summer romance really tug at the heartstrings.
The humid, sultry atmosphere that conveys the heat and moisture of summer, along with vivid, realistic imagery, may remind you of the delicate human relationships and emotions of youth.
It’s a coming-of-age song you’ll want to play in summer—its pleasant sense of weightlessness resonates with the unique loneliness of summer drawing to a close.