[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 Anthems for All Ages [Summer Songs] (231–240)
melon sodayumemiru adoresensu
This is a song by the seven-member idol group Yumemiru Adolescence.
It was released as a single in 2018.
Balancing being an idol and being in love… it’s a tough issue.
The lyrics capture a youthful love story that’s bittersweet and cute.
The fast-paced sound is great, too.
A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru
A song released in 2016 that reveals a new side of her.
The suspension of her musical career for “human activities,” the loss of her mother, getting married, giving birth, and becoming a mother herself—it’s as if all of that is packed into this one track, and it’s deeply moving.
The lyrics, which sing of the lingering feelings for someone who has gone away, and the wounds left by losing a loved one, read almost like a passage from a personal novel.
It’s a wonderful summer song that stands apart from Utada’s early works.
A must-listen, even if you’re not a fan!
Summer MermaidUno Misako (AAA)
This is a solo song by Misako Uno, who is also a member of the dance-vocal group AAA.
It was released in 2018 as her second single.
The lyrics, which convey the excitement of a summer romance, are really cute.
I think many young women in particular will be able to relate to it.
Ah, summer vacation.Kotobukikun
The reggae singer Kotobuki-kun, who is active mainly in the Kansai region, has covered TUBE’s classic summer hit “Ah, Natsuyasumi.” It’s included on his 2018 album New Rebe.
Add this to your playlist and you’re sure to have a fun summer.
A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo
A double A-side new single, “Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri / Kamisama, Hotokesama,” released on August 5, 2015.
It was also used as the CM song for Coca-Cola’s 2015 summer campaign.
It likens the vibrant season of youth to summer.
In terms of mood, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to while walking through the city on a cool night as summer comes to an end.
Live the summerRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a four-piece rock band that made waves with their 2022 smash hit “Michi wo Yuke,” deliver an inspiring track in “Natsu wo Ikiru,” which, as the title suggests, celebrates the joy of living summer to the fullest.
Vocalist Haruko Nagaya is especially captivating—though the melody is actually quite challenging, her overwhelming vocal ability makes it sound effortless.
The music video, featuring hand-drawn style illustrations, is also really fun—why not give it a watch?
Summer Jam ’95Chinza DOPENESS × Tamaki ROI × U-zhaan
When it comes to hip-hop summer songs, the image is often of upbeat tracks that shout “Summer is the best!” But there are probably people who don’t really like summer because it’s just too hot.
For those folks, I recommend ‘Summer Jam ’95.’ Its laid-back beat and easygoing lyrics make it perfect background music for lazy days.
