[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)
Summertime ForeverCYBERJAPAN DANCERS
This is a track by CYBERJAPAN DANCERS, a dance group active not only in Japan but also overseas.
It was released in 2017 as their debut single.
It’s an upbeat, summery tune—highly recommended especially for fans of dance music.
Summer Zombiealom
A song by the duo alom, formed by Manami Terada and Sayaka Komuro, it’s the ending theme for the anime Inazuma Eleven: Orion no Kokuin.
And guess what—the lyrics and music are by Tsunku♂! With “Summer” in the title, it’s a perfect fit for the season, 100% guaranteed.
Its spooky vibe and zombie theme might make it a great track to play during a summer festival test of courage.
How about trying a slightly unusual test of courage with this addictive song you’ll be hooked on after just one listen?
[Classics] Timeless, Recommended Summer Masterpieces [Summer Songs] (241–250)
Chururira Summer Fish ~Lovely Summer-chan Remix~the peggies
This is a song by the three-member girls’ band, the peggies.
Originally included on their 2017 single “Dreamy Journey,” the track was remixed by singer-songwriter Lovely Summer-chan.
It appears on the 2018 EP “Natsumeki Summer EP.” Its sound carries a certain nostalgic charm.
Come Be My Bride 2015Kayama Yūzō feat. PUNPEE
Many people probably feel that this is the first time they’ve really listened to Yuzo Kayama.
This is a bold remix by rapper and track maker PUNPEE of Yuzo Kayama’s “Oyome ni Oide.” The two performed together at an outdoor music festival and showcased this track.
summer squallarashi
It’s a summer song performed by Arashi, a nationally popular idol group.
It was released in 2018 as their 55th single.
The song carries an uplifting message about moving forward toward your dreams.
In 2018, it was the ABC Summer High School Baseball support song.
Ephemeral FireworksKami wa saikoro o furanai
A song that paints a fleeting yet beautiful portrait of love, like fireworks coloring the summer night sky.
The lyrics delicately depict scenes of two summer lovers: the pair gazing up at the fireworks, their footsteps falling in sync—vivid moments that linger in the listener’s heart.
Yet the feelings that bloom between them may be destined to vanish as quickly as fireworks, a hallmark of the season.
This track, which finds beauty within transience, is the major-label debut digital single released by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai in July 2020.
As summer draws to a close, it might be nice to look up at the night sky and lose yourself in the bittersweet ache of love.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
A track by Kenshi Yonezu released in the summer of 2019 that served as the theme song for the film Children of the Sea.
Rather than being a flashy, easygoing, fun tune, it’s expressed with a calm tone and a solid, deliberate tempo.
The quiet and grandeur of the ocean are conveyed through the song’s dynamic surges—truly a majestic and moving piece perfect for summer listening.
It’s a song you’ll want to experience with theater-grade sound, ideally alongside the film itself.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a bunch of recommended songs for summer—did you find a favorite? In addition to the latest hits, we also recommend timeless classics that have been loved for years.
Use this list to suit any situation where you want to enjoy music, whether it’s BGM for driving and leisure or picking songs for karaoke.