5 Songs to Get You in the Summer Mood

Summer is just around the corner, and this year brings a lot to celebrate. You may have finished up your first year of virtual teaching or homeschooling. Maybe you can finally travel to see family that you’ve been missing! If staying home is in your plans, don’t hesitate to turn the music up loud and simply enjoy the sunshine. Upstate is here to share five songs that are tried and true to get you in the summer mood.

1) Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow

If you’re hit with a rainy day this time of year, it’s easy to get sucked back into the wintertime blues. Soak up this melody and let this classic boost your mood!

2) I’m Comin’ Out from the Trolls Soundtrack

With this throwback mashup you’re bound to get everyone in the house up and dancing! Even the kids will know it if they’ve seen the hit movie Trolls. Schools out and I’m Comin’ Out is a great way to kick off summer vacation!

3) All Summer Long by Kid Rock

If you’re a fan of country or rock music, this one’s for you! Here in the Rochester area, we are all about lake life. Close your eyes and picture a day fishing from a dock or floating on an inner tube with your feet in the cool water. Those days aren’t that far away!

4) Summer of 69′ by Bryan Adams

What were you doing the summer that this song came out? Were you working your first summer job? Or, maybe you were still a kid enjoying carefree days of no school. If this song was before your time it’s still bound to conjure some memories of summers past.

5) Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves

Last but not least we have a summer anthem like no other. If you know a music therapist, chances are they have played this one a time or two to bring the sunshine into music.

We hope one or more of these songs brings you some joy this summer! For many, summer 2021 is a time to celebrate and make up for the difficulties of 2020. No matter where you are or what you’re doing this year, turn up that radio dial, dance, and sing along.