September will forever be associated with returning for a new school year. Realistically it is not a big deal and turning into a grown working bee also means learning to measure your holidays for maximum impact. Yet despite the fact i finished my studies years back without fail on the 31st of August i mourn the end of Summer.
So what to do when you are staring outside at the rain through the window and would rather be sipping a cocktail by the beach? I have found a solution: close your eyes, remember your favourite holiday moments and imagine doing it all again next summer: bigger, better, harder, more! Its a bit new age I admit but it sure beats the September blues!
Here are some great songs which, surprise suprise, reference summer in some way, DAYDREAM AWAY!
MP3’s:
Lovin’ Spoonful – Summer In The City
For those of us that didn’t manage to get out of the city much this summer here is the original summer anthem from the 60s. Have always loved this song, especially since the Joe Cocker version featured prominently in the Bruce Willis‘ Die Hard With A Vengeance, got to love some McClane action: yippie-kay-yay motherfucker!
Emiliana Torrini – Unemployed In Summertime
Emiliana perfectly describes that lovely carefree feeling that can take you over in the summer. Bonus points for name-checking Primrose Hill
Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime
Before Will Smith decided to become a “serious” actor he was one half of late 80s/ early 90’s rap duo Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince. This lighthearted ode to summer is one of their enduring hits and proves that Will is more than just a flash in the pan.
Codeseven – The Boys Of Summer
Codeseven‘s storming take on Don Henley‘s ‘The Boys of Summer’ is shouty enough to appeal to the rocker in you whilst maintaining the original’s melodic drive. This must have summer song makes The Ataris effort years later seem tame.
