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Putting together a summer playlist? These tunes are perfect for summer's dog days
It's officially summer and we want to help you make the most of it. So whether you're heading out for a road trip, enjoying some pool time or meeting friends for a backyard barbeque, add these tunes to your summer soundtrack and get the party started!
New hits
Why Not More?
2025
"Taste" serves R&B perfection with a side of pop, thanks to a Britney Spears sample.
Virgin
2025
From bathing in the sun to dancing all night, "What Was That" is your summer soundtrack staple.
What Not To
2025
"Brunette" is a pop country boot stomper that deserves a place on your summer playlist.
Certified classics
Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys
1993
"Good Vibrations" is catchy and lush, a musical masterpiece.
The Beatles, 1967-1970
2023
"Here Comes the Sun," a gorgeous ode to new beginnings, deserves a place on your poolside playlist.
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues, 1947-1974 (Vol. 5)
1947
Enjoy The Drifters' "Under the Boardwalk" with a milkshake in one hand and your S.O.'s hand in the other.
The Very Best of Otis Redding
1992
"(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" is as melancholy as the last day of a summer vacation.
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