[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 Recommended Summer Hits [Summer Songs] (21–30)
Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu
This is the 28th single by the five-piece band Southern All Stars, formed around singer-songwriter Keisuke Kuwata, whose distinctive voice—once heard, never forgotten—continues to captivate fans.
Chosen as the theme song for the film Inamura Jane, it’s a summer classic also known for numerous covers by other musicians.
With lyrics that vividly paint scenes and a melody that’s both poignant and catchy, it’s a song that listeners of all generations can’t help but be drawn into.
Even today, it remains one of Southern All Stars’ signature tracks, often heard when summer comes around.
Over DriveJUDY AND MARY
The seventh single by the legendary rock band JUDY AND MARY, who won passionate fans with their colorful musical sensibilities ranging from early Lolita punk to later pop-rock sounds.
Used as the commercial song for Toyota’s Corolla Touring Wagon, this track remains one of the band’s signature numbers with enduring popularity.
Its refreshingly clear ensemble evokes a blue sky and makes you want to go for a drive on a sunny summer day.
With its cute vocals enhancing the exhilarating feel, it’s a classic summer song.
HANABIMr.Children
This is the 33rd single by Mr.Children, a four-piece rock band with numerous million-selling hits that has become such a monster band in Japan that practically everyone knows them.
The song is known as the theme for the TV drama and film series “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyū Kyūmei,” and has been used for many years.
Starting with a lyrical guitar riff and building into a fast-paced, driving chorus, the arrangement is packed with a refreshing, summery exhilaration.
With its catchy melody, it’s an emotional number that vividly conjures up scenes of summer.
Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE
This is the second single by the five-piece rock band ORANGE RANGE, known for whipping audiences into a frenzy with an upbeat track featuring three vocalists with different ranges.
With its sexy lyrics and addictive melody, it became a massive hit that brought their name to a wide audience.
The intricate triple-vocal melody laid over an edgy rock sound creates a heat and energy that truly evoke the feeling of summer.
It’s an evergreen summer anthem that conjures timeless seasonal scenes and has become a karaoke staple.
Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato
It’s a 100% pure youth anthem that paints a picture of summer scenery and the feelings I had for you back then.
The rock-infused melody and invigorating rhythm feel just right.
Even long after its release, it’s a staple summer tune you’ll always hear somewhere in town when the season comes around.
It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke, no matter the age group.
With this song, Misato Watanabe took on both lyrics and composition for the first time.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
When it comes to summer events, you can’t leave out summer festivals where you can enjoy live performances by all kinds of artists! SHISHAMO’s summer song “Kimi to Natsu Fes” takes a summer festival as its theme.
Released in the summer of 2014, this refreshing track depicts inviting someone who’s more than a friend but not quite a lover to a summer fest.
You might worry they’ll be put off if you get too hyped, but you can’t resist the energy of the venue and end up going all-in as your usual self! You regret it for a moment—only to get a surprisingly happy reaction from them…
Showing your true self leaves a flutter of excitement that something might develop from here, and the song ends.
How about keeping this track by your side for those fun events with someone you can’t quite take that next step with?
DreamlandBENNIE K
This is the ninth single by BENNIE K, a two-woman music unit consisting of singer YUKI and rapper CICO, formed after hitting it off in Los Angeles, USA.
Chosen as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s “Moments of Connection with Coca-Cola,” the track became a major hit, racking up a total of 3.4 million downloads through digital distribution.
Its soulful vocals and rap riding over a lively beat amplify the anticipation for summer.
It’s an uplifting summer tune you’ll want to blast under the blazing sun.