Here are all the "Summer songs" for 50 years
From 1971 to today, it is the songs that feed the most hedonist season of the year.
Each year as the weather warms,a new single spell you will hear everywhere you go. Starbucks gas stations with sports bar tiktok - this is inevitable. A success like that is soon dubbed the "song of the summer", and whenever the season returns again, the battle of the title begins again. Using data fromBillboard and thethe American Recording Industry AssociationWe have compiled a list of the hottest track of summer each of the past 50 years, including this one. Read it to see how much you remember.
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1971: "I feel the earth move" by Carole King
Carole Kinghad spent most of the '60s writing songs for other artists, but that all changed when she publishedTapestryin 1971. "I feel the earth move, "Which presented" it is too late "on the B side Single, peaked at No. 1 on theBillboard Hot 100 on June 19, 1971. He remained there for five consecutive weeks.
1972: "Brandy (you're a fine girl)" looking glass
Nobody in the summer of 1972 could not resist its smooth "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)"Looking at a glass. In fact," Brandy "was so popular that, accordingSocial Security Administration Data, the number of newborn girls named Brandy nearly doubled a year after the single output. Some came to believe thatThe song was written on New Jersey named SpinsterMary Ellis, Who lived from 1750 to 1823 and fell in love with a sea captain, but the writer and lead singerElliot Luriedebunked this myth.
1973: "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" by Jim Croce
Of course, itJim Croce Tune is released in the spring, but it did not really take off until three months later. "Bad, bad Leroy Brown"Peaked in the top of theBillboard Hot 100 in July 1983. It was the last major success of Croce beforeHe died in a tragic plane crash 20 September of the same year. ( "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" was still on the shelves at the time of his death.)
1974: "Band on the run" by the wings
After the Beatles split,Paul McCartney continued to form the band Wings. Their song "Band on the run"Has become the song of the summer in 1974. It could be the most popular song of non-Beatles McCartney, Music magazineNme Named "group on the run" the 10th best song of the decade.
1975: "Love will keep us together" by the captain and Tennille
"Love will keep us together, "Originally written byNeil Seaka andHoward GreenfieldLaunched Captain & Tennille atop the cards in 1975. In addition, the duo has nabu grammed nominated for song of the year.
1976: "Do not go breaking my heart" by Elton John and Kiki Dee
"Do not go breaking my heart"Was a one-off track recorded byElton John andKiki DeeIt became the song of the summer in 1976. Released in June, he quickly clarified the cards in the US, UK, France, Ireland, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia, among other countries.
1977: "Best of My Love" by emotions
Emotions have managed to land the 1977 summer anthem with their hit "Best of My Love. "The song was so popular that it dominated the high point of theBillboard Hot 100 while in August and September.
1978 "Shadow Dance" by Andy Gibb
The song of the summer in 1978 was carried out byAndy Gibb written by his brothers in the Bee Gees while working onSgt. Strip lonely heart club Pepper movie. "shadow dance"I stayed at the top of the charts for seven weeks, through almost every June and July.
1979 "Bad Girls" by Donna Summer
TheDonna was song "bad girls"Since the album of the same name, was the biggest jam of the summer definitely in 1979. The song spent five weeks at the top of theBillboard Hot 100 between July and August.
1980: "It's still rock and roll to me" Billy Joel
The summer anthem of 1980 was "It's still rock and roll to me"A scrutineer surprising hit for the hottest time of the year. The song, written byBilly Joel himself, was released on his albumGlass Houses and spent two weeks atop theBillboard Hot 100.
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nineteen eighty one: "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield
"Jessie's Girl"A song about convoitible after the girlfriend of a friend, I spent months climbing in 1981, finally landing in first place by August 1Rick Springfielda huge star.
1982: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
"The eye of the tiger, "The theme to the filmRocky III, Was also the song of the summer in 1982 - it was held at summitBillboardSpot for most months of July and August and went double platinum. Survivor's song has since been used in countless television shows, movies and commercials, becoming the iconic music pumping in the process.
1983 "Every breath you take" by police
In 1983, the police issued "Every Breath You Take, "Which quickly became a major hit this summer, overlooking theBillboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. But the success of one is not relegated to the warmer months: "Every breath you take" was theBest-Selling Single U.S. 1983 in its entirety.
1984 "When Doves Cry" by Prince
In 1984 "When doves cry"Off of thepurple rain Soundtrack, was the anthem of the summer. It was alsoPrincefirst single to hit # 1 in the US.
1985 "Shout" by Tears for Fears
"Yell"Was released by tears of fears in the UK in 1984, but really took off after its publication in 1985 in the United States. It was the # 1 song for three weeks that summer.
1986 "Papa do not preach" by Madonna
this massiveMadonnahit spent two weeks atop theBillboard Hot 100 Chart in August 1986. "Papa Do not Preach"Became the fourth song of the pop star to hit the No. 1 and his rebellious messages - on tons of controversy caused by a pregnant teenager.
1987: "I want to dance with somebody (who loves me)" Whitney Houston
In addition to the 1987 song of the summer, topping charts in more than a dozen countries "I want to dance with somebody"Was alsoWhitney Houston fourth consecutive success # 1.
1988 "Roll with it" by Steve Winwood
In July and August, 1988, you could not escapeSteve Winwood"Riding with, "Which spent four weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100.
1989 "Forever Your Girl" by Paula Abdul
Before becoming known for his unique style of accommodationAmerican idol,paula abdulwas a pop princess and a dance machine. She dominated theBillboardHot 100 chart in the summer of 1989 for two weeks with his hit single "Forever your girl. "
1990: "Step by step" by the new kids on the block
One of the biggest bands of boys of the 90s, the new children's block, had their second occapable # 1 hit in the summer of 1990. (The first was "hangin" difficult "in 1988.)"Step by step"I spent three weeks in the top of theBillboardHot 100 and brought countless screaming fans at their live shows.
1991 "(Everything I do) I do it for You" by Bryan Adams
There was no avoiding this song ofRobin Hood: Prince of Thieves Soundtrack to the summer of 1991. "(Everything I do) I do it for you"He spent 16 weeks at the top of the singles chart in U.K.., The longest manager in the history of the UK charts. Stateside, he ruled theBillboardHot 100 for seven weeks, from July to September.
1992 "Baby is back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot
Sir Mix-A-Lot exploded on the scene in 1992 with his hit song "Baby returned, "Which has since been sampled byNicki Minajin his song "Anaconda". In July and August this year, you could not spend much time in a mall before heard,"Oh my God, Becky ..."
1993 "It's the way love goes" by Janet Jackson
In May, June and July 1993, theJanet JacksonThe slow jam was everywhere. "That's how love goes"I spent two whole months to hang in the highest point of theBillboardHot 100.
1994 "I swear" by all 4-1
Although the ace of the base "sign" Base launched in summer 1994, the rest of the season belonged to the love song emblematic of All-4-One "I swear. "It went an impressive 11 weeks at the top of theBillboard100 Hot 100 and remained one of the biggest wedding songs for years to come.
1995: "Cascades" by TLC
In 1995, TLC ended up with an unlikely summer jam- "Waterfall"-Released in May this year. Thanks to the catchy choir, the group's song on the hazards of HIV and illicit substances made its mark, spending seven weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100. The "waterfalls" then went to Nab two grammy nominations and won the spot 10 onBillboardThe list of the100 best group girls songs of all time.
1996: "Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)" by Los del Rio
In 1996, the boys Bayside Remix from the song of Los del Rio "Macarena" wasall over, including the National Democratic Convention. He spent 14 weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100, and to this day you will find people without shameless enough to do the accompanying dance whenever it's played.
1997: "I will be missed" from Puff Daddy and Faith Evans with 112
This song was released in 1997 as a tribute toChristopher "Notorious B.i.g." Wallace, who was murdered earlier this year and samples the song of the summer of 1983, "every breath you take" by the police. Prove the power of stay of the original "I'll miss you"spent 11 weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100.
1998: "The boy is mine" by brandy & monica
This anthem was 1998, about two women dating from the same man, was inspired by theMichael Jackson/ Paul McCartney Duet of 1982, "The girl is mine." The female frontal version, "The boy is mine"Spent 13 weeks at No. 1 and fueled a summer of rumors about these two pop stars.
1999: "Genie in a bottle" by Christina Aguilera
"Engineering in a bottle, "The song of the summer of 1999, comes fromChristina Aguilera'S start album, who went Platinum and helped place it on the pop music card.
2000: "Maria Maria" of Santana featuring the product G & B
Carlos SantanaMakes a great public return to the turn of the Millennium with "Smooth", its collaboration with Watchbox twenty SingerRob Thomas, and this song, produced byWYCLEF Jean. "Maria Maria"I spent 10 weeks at 10 weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100. Who could forget that the riff guitar?
2001: "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Lil 'Kim, Mya and P! Nk
Aguilera returned to NAB another summer anthem in 2001 - this time withElliot Missy,Lil 'Kim,Mya, andP! Nk. Their coverage of thePatti Labelle classic "Lady Marmelade"Conduct theRed Mill! Soundtrack and was inescapable this summer.
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2002: "Hot in Herre" by Nelly
The 2002 song of the summer wasNelly"S"Heir, "who spent seven weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100 and then won a grammous for better solo performance rap.
2003: "Crazy love" from Beyoncé with Jay-Z
You could not go anywhere in the summer of 2003 without hearing "Crazy in Love, "The opponentBeyonce. Start solo album. With a boyfriend and future husbandJay ZSupporting it, the track will always be associated with them ranging from the public with their relationship.
2004: "Yes!" by Usher featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
"Yes!, "The 2004 Summer Song, held the first place on theBillboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks until it is struck by another single byBailiff, "To burn."
2005: "We belong together" by Mariah Carey
The 2005 song of summer, "We belong together, "Mariah CareyAlbum 'sThe emancipation of Mimi, was considered by many to be his musical return. He became the second song # 1 the longest in the history of the American graph. Oh, and that was also triple platinum.
2006: "Promiscuity" of Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado things switched after his hit track "I'm like a bird" with this song of R & B featuringTimbale. With his infectious voices and catchy beatings of the song "Promiscuity"I quickly became the summer of 2006, at the top of theBillboard Hot 100, general public 40 and top 40.
2007: "Umbrella" of Rihanna with Jay-Z
The song of summer 2007 wasRihanna"S"Umbrella, "who parked theBillboardHot 100 for seven weeks and finally won a grammous for the best rap and candle collaboration.
2008: "I kissed a girl" from Katy Perry
Katy Perry"S-Breakout Hit"I kissed a girl"Held first place on theBillboardHot chart for seven weeks in 2008 and sold more than four million copies since.
2009: "I have to feel" by Black Eyed Peas
Almost all year 2009 belonged to black peas. "Boom Boom Pow"It was the top song on theBillboardHot 1o0 for 12 weeks between April and July. So "I have to feel" came around and finished the summer, sitting at the top of theBillboardHot 100 for 14 weeks from July to October.
2010: "Californian Gurls" from Katy Perry with Snoop Dogg
In 2010, Perry gave us another summer jam with his catchy track "Gurls California", which includes aSNOOP DoggVerse and spent six weeks at the top of the paintings of June and July.
2011: LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett and Goonrock
The song of summer 2011, "Party Rock Anthem"It was published in January, but he remained on the charts of a 68-week, culminating accommodation in July and August.
2012: "Call me maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen Launch the summer antheam "Call me maybe"In 2012 and then merged to the fame. The song has prompted countless parodies and blankets, including afamous video in whichJustin Bieber,Selena Gomez,Ashley TisdaleAnd other celebrities lip-synchronize the song.
2013: "Blurred lines" from Robin Thicke featuring T.i. and Pharrell
Robin ThickePositive "blurred lines was the song of the summer in 2013, selling more than 14 million singles before indignation on offensive words - and aPursuit widely published fromMarvin Gaye's The succession has derailed its success. Nevertheless, he certainly had his moment in the sun: "blurred lines" was the summitBillboardHot 100 struck for 12 weeks from June to the weekend of the Labor Day.
2014: "Fantasy" by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
Australian rapperIGGY AZALEA Exploded on the tables in 2014 with his song "Fancy, "who held the topBillboardHot 100 spot for seven weeks. As she tried to resume the magic of this Peppy track, "Fancy" remains the greatest success of Azalea.
2015: "Blood" from Taylor Swift with Kendrick Lamar
The song of summer 2015 came fromTaylor Swift andKendrick Lamar, thank you in any small game to the video of very focused music that accompanied "Bad blood"And the rumors that fed the biggest enemies of SWIFT.
2016: "A Drake dance with Wizkid and Kyla
In addition to being the 2016 song of the summer, the Canadian artistDuck"S"A dance"Also worn the distinction of being the most popular song on Spotify untilEd Sheeran"S" form of you "ends up overcoming.
2017: "Despacito" from Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee with Justin Bieber
Even the non-Spanish speakers sang "Despise." TheLuis Fonsi track, featuringDaddy Yankeeand Justin Bieber, was literally the summitBillboardHot 100 Song All the summer of 2017, from May 27 to September 9.
2018: "In my feelings" by Drake
Liberated shortly after stay weekend of July 4th "In my feelings, "Another single by Drake, Set Stereos Stereos Ablaze. In addition to breaking the recording of flows at one week (116 million), he stayed at the top of theBillboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks.
2019: "Old Town Road - Remix" from Lil NAS X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
The song that putLIL NAS XOn the map, "Route planner of the old town, "can not only be the song of summer 2019 but the song ofallthe summers. In August 2019, he broke the file to become the longest reignantBillboardNo. 1 after recharging the 19-week charts. He went to the status of sale of diamonds faster than any song ofthe story.
2020: "Savage remix" of Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé
Houston RapperMegan you stallionset aside after being touched, but it was this collaboration with Beyoncé who ruled the summer of 2020. In the middle of the pandemic, the status "Song of the Summer" was not decided by a holiday at the beach, road trips and clubs; "Savage" exploded on Tiktok, the social networking application that has retained so many people entertained in quarantine.
2021: "Butter" by BTS
The summer of 2021 is still in progress, but at the moment it looks like to belong to K-Pop Group BTS. Their second English English single "Butter"At the top of the cards in several countries, including the United States and South Korea, and the first of its music video has been most monitored in the history of YouTube.
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