THE WEATHER HAS drastically improved and thank the lord because our souls have been frozen since last August.
It’s time to break out the BBQs, whack on the sun tan lotion and charge up the speakers because good weather puts everyone in a much better mood.
Here are 14 summer tunes that are guaranteed to put you in a good mood. Fair warning, these just might be some of the most basic songs around.
1. Steal My Sunshine – Len
This song is peak summer. Put this on and transport yourself to the beach. Or just put on a pair of flip flops and stick your earphones in.
2. Bailamos – Enrique Iglesias
No summer playlist would be complete without a bit of Enrique and we are going old school. This song is 20 years old this year too. Increíble.
3. Lush Life – Zara Larsson
The perfect summer bop when you’re walking to Tesco to get some cans for a sunny gaff.
4. Starships – Nicki Minaj
The first lyrics are literally ‘Let’s go to the beach’. It’s ideal.
5. California Gurls – Katy Perry
There’s enough ice cream in this video to cool down a small village in Westmeath.
6. Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira
Get out there and belly dance like your life depends on it lads.
7. Heyday – Mic Christopher
While it’s 17 years since the sad death of Mic Christopher, Heyday continues to be a great tune and something very easy going to stick on in the warm weather.
8. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
For when you’re getting ready for those beer garden drinks or that hopefully dry BBQ.
9. Asereje (The Ketchup Song) – Las Ketchup
I SAID A HEY A HA A HEY.
10. Summer Love – Justin Timberlake
There’s something about this song that just reminds me of being in the Gaeltacht for some reason so hence it’s on the list.
11. Good Life – OneRepublic
An odd choice some might say but this song is just a very easy going, happy little tune which is great for strolling through a sunny day.
12. Live Forever – Oasis
Is this the most basic song in the world? Possibly. Is it still a good tune? Absolutely. Be grateful it’s not ‘Wonderwall’.
13. Love System – Le Galaxie
Warm weather means warm feelings and what better song for warm feelings than Love System? Guaranteed fuzzy feelings.
14. Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap
Yes 500 Days of Summer was a questionable movie but this song just screams SUMMER.
