[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] (211–220)
Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai
A beautiful, emotionally rich number for the end of summer, sung by Ai Otsuka—an artist known for her lively, slightly whimsical, and fun songs.
The distinctly Japanese lyrics and melody leave a strong impression, and the piano line accentuates the song’s unique atmosphere.
Ai Otsuka’s delicate vocals perfectly capture the fleeting mood of late summer, like fireworks that once sparkled brightly gradually shrinking and fading away.
You’re 1000%1986 omega toraibu
One of 1986 Omega Tribe’s signature songs, this classic evokes the sparkle and bittersweetness of summer romance.
With smooth vocals and a sophisticated sound, it brought a fresh breeze to Japanese pop music of the 1980s.
Released on May 1, 1986, it instantly gained fame as the theme song for the TV drama “Shin Netsuchu Jidai Sengen.” A different version is included on the album “Navigator,” and that one is a must-listen as well.
The lyrics, which link to summer memories, precisely capture the emotional sways of love.
It’s a heart-tugging track that makes you recall summer days spent with someone special—perfect for summer drives or precious moments with your partner.
yeah yeah yeahAndrop
A track included on the album “androp,” released on June 3, 2015.
It was used as a commercial song for Mitsuya Cider.
The song is crafted to give a push to people struggling as they move forward, helping them leap higher and farther ahead.
physical relationshipCRAZY KEN BAND
It’s a stylish, humor-filled song performed by Crazy Ken Band.
Centered on the theme of a man–woman affair, it weaves together a range of emotions into a poignant piece, and the band’s signature, richly layered melodies feel wonderfully pleasant.
It leaves the impression of neatly capturing a passionate, summery relationship between a man and a woman.
suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW
It was released in 1995 as FIELD OF VIEW’s second single.
It became their biggest hit, selling over a million copies, and was used in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.
The song was created by the star duo of Izumi Sakai (lyrics) and Tetsuro Oda (composition), and both Sakai and Oda later recorded self-covers.
MiracleGReeeeN
This is the seventh single overall, released on May 28, 2008, which was tied in as the theme song for the TBS drama “ROOKIES,” based on high school baseball.
Hayato Sakamoto, an infielder for the Yomiuri Giants, uses it as his walk-up song at his team’s home games, making it a track with a strong connection to baseball.
CLOSE TO YOULittle Glee Monster
It’s a song by the female vocal group Little Glee Monster.
It was released in 2018 as their 11th single.
The lyrics express the straightforward feelings of a girl with an unrequited crush.
The catchy melody and their signature choral work are lovely.
