Retro Vibes Summer Playlist

Retro Vibes Summer Playlist

  The summer time is all about having fun with your family and friends and listening to great music! The best part of the summer time is jamming out to music in the car or in the backyard at a bbq. The songs on this playlist are a great representation of the summertime throughout the 70s and 80s! Maybe some of them are on your playlist too!

10. “Photograph”

This song was written by all of the members of Def Leppard and was produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange. “Photograph” is sung by the English rock band Def Leppard. This song was released on February 3, 1983. It is featured on Def Leppard’s third studio album, Pyromania. This rockin’ song will get everyone dancing and having fun during the summer time!

9. “Summer of 69’”

This song was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and was produced by Bryan Adams and Bob Clearmountain. “Summer of 69’” is sung by the Canadian musician, Bryan Adams. This song was released on June 17, 1985. It is featured on Bryan Adams’ fourth studio album, Reckless. This song is for sure to get everyone in a great summer mood! The song even has summer in the title, it has such a great summer vibe!

8. “867-5309/Jenny”

This song was written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and was produced by Jim Keller, Chuck Plotkin, Geoff Workman, and Tommy Tutone. “867-5309/Jenny” is sung by Tommy Tutone. This song was released on November 16, 1981. It is featured on Tommy Tutone’s second studio album, Tommy Tutone 2. This great song is for sure a classic song to put on your summer playlist!

7. “Cool Night”

This song was written by Paul Davis and was produced by Ed Seay and Paul Davis. “Cool Night” is sung by Paul Davis. This song was released in October, 1981. It is featured on Paul Davis’ ninth studio album, Paul Davis. This song is such a great representation of a cool summer night the person you love!

6. “Your Love”

This song was written by John Spinks and was produced by William Wittman. “Your Love” is sung by the English rock band The Outfield. This song was released on February 14, 1986. It is featured on The Outfield’s first studio album, Play Deep. This song has such a strong summer vibe and it’s a great song to put on your summer playlist!

5. “Dancing in the Dark”

This song was written by Bruce Springsteen and was produced by Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin, Bruce Springsteen, and Steven Van Zandt. “Dancing in the Dark” is sung by Bruce Springsteen. This song was released on May 9, 1984. It is featured on Bruce Springsteen’s eighth studio album, Born in the U.S.A.. This song is such a great song to listen to when it is a nice summer night and you are hanging out with friends, just having a good time!

4. “The Boys of Summer”

This song was written by Don Henley and was produced by Don Henley, Danny Kortchmar, Greg Ladanyi, and Mike Campbell. “The Boys of Summer” is sung by Don Henley. This song was released on October 26, 1984. It is featured on Don Henley’s second studio album, Building the Perfect Beast. This song has sounds of seagulls and such a summer vibe that it really has to be everyone’s essential summer song!

3. “Jack and Diane”

This song was written by John Mellencamp and was produced by Don Gehman and John Mellencamp. “Jack and Diane” is sung by John Mellencamp. This song was released on July 24, 1982. It is featured on John Mellencamp’s sixth studio album, American Fool. Hearing this song on the radio just brings the summer vibe into play. This song is such a great example of the summer time.

2. “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”

This song was written by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley and Chris Hughes and was produced by Chris Hughes. “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” is sung by the English pop rock band, Tears for Fears. This song was released on March 18, 1985. It is featured on Tears Fears’ second studio album, Songs from the Big Chair. Whenever this song is on the radio, it automatically brings people straight to the summer mood and it is great!

• “One of These Nights”

This song was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and was produced by Bill Szymczyk. “One of These Nights” is sung by the American rock band Eagles. This song was released on May 19, 1975. It is featured on Eagles’ second studio album, One of These Nights. This song has such an amazing summer tone that it is at the top of the essential summer playlist. Hearing this song in the summer time truly reveals how great the summer time is.