Today’s Song of the Day Challenge theme is “a song that reminds me of summer”. There are so many obvious and great songs celebrating summer that I love, so it was really tough to choose only one, but choose I must! My pick is the wonderful Sly & the Family Stone classic “Hot Fun in the Summertime“. The song came out in the summer of 1969, and I remember it being a hit during the start of the fall semester of school.
I loved the funky soul music of Sly & the Family Stone and this was probably my favorite song from them, though I also loved “Dance to the Music”, “Everyday People” and “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” a lot too. The insistent piano riff that serves as the driving force for the song’s melody is fantastic, as are their signature horns and Larry Graham’s funky bass. Sly Stone’s smooth, soulful vocals contrast nicely with the more passionate vocals of his sister Rose as they sing the joys of summer vacation, love affairs and picnics in the sun.
ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER 
Obscure, but I like the early Beach Boys track Keep An Eye On Summer. Nice harmonies, as you’d expect.
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Thank you for introducing me to this amazing song! I did a similar challenge over at my blog but with kpop songs. I would appreciate if you check out my blog. Here is the link- http://www.theconfessionsofamusicandbookaddict.wordpress.com
Stay healthy.
-Prutha
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You’re so welcome Prutha. You have a nice blog. I’m not very familiar with k-pop music, but will check out some of the songs you picked.
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Thank you!
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Try Nick Gilder’s Hot Child in the City. Different from sky’s but quite heated with the lyrical story and busy musical scales an both are about a decade apart.
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Love this band. They are right up there with Parliament on my favorite band list. 🙂
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