Songs of Summer & Love

It's no secret that I'm an audiophile.  My music collections spans decades and covers a vast range of styles.  Back in the 90's I went through my swing phase, later I collected Bollywood soundtracks and then found Chinese pop music.  I spend a large amount of time listening to these songs: while working, in the car, at the gym.  At various times it seems certain songs become the soundtrack to my life.  These I throw on a compilation and give to friends. 

So it's no wonder that I was approached about music for weddings this summer.  I planned to attend two - one for my sister and the other for good friend here in NYC.  Working with the brides, we found songs that set the mood and unique personalities for each.  As I was going through my music, summer hit full swing.  Consequently, I have a new summer compilation of songs about the season and the sentiment.  I'll share my wedding choices in another post, but in the meantime, here are the songs about summer and love.

1. I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
2. We Can Get Together - The Hold Steady
3. Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
4. My Love - Sia
5. Little Bird - Goldfrapp
6. Ride the White Wave - The Oranges Band
7. Better Together - Jack Johnson
8. You Just May Be the One - The Monkees
9. A Bite Out of My Bed - The New Pornographers
10. Wishing Well - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
11. Distant Shore - Billy Bragg
12. Blue Ridge Mountains - Fleet Foxes
13. A Summer Song - Chad & Jeremy
14. Make My Heart Fly - The Proclaimers
15. Make You Feel My Love - Adele
16. Stick With Me Baby - The Everly Brothers
17. Summertime Blues - Brian Setzer
18. New Shoes - Paulo Nutini
19. Hot In the City - Billy Idol
20. Pallisades Park - Freddy Cannon
21. Brooklyn - Project Jenny, Project Jan
22. Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
23. Sea of Love - Cat Power