Songs of Summer 2024 (Listener Mix)
What if a mixtape could change your entire perspective on summer? Join Matt and Samer on a nostalgic journey through sun-soaked tunes that might just make even the biggest summer skeptics (like Samer) start to appreciate the season. Kicking off with the fan-favorite "Waiting on the Summer" by VHS Collection, recommended by @mindys_memories, we explore how a perfect blend of music and memories can transform the hottest months. Listen as we reflect on how our Instagram community shaped this mixtape and the joy of experiencing summer through different life stages.
From the timeless beat of Weezer's "Island in the Sun" to the infectious energy of Tom Cochran's "Life is a Highway," our conversation is filled with musical nostalgia and fun anecdotes. We reminisce about the 1998 hit that cleverly sampled Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, and ponder the value of "smart comedies" like Bullworth. The episode takes a quirky turn as we discuss New Yorker cartoons and a memorable Seinfeld moment, before diving into the operatic brilliance of Meatloaf's "You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth." Packed with light-hearted banter and heartfelt recollections, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their summer soundtrack!
The Mix / Playlist:
Waiting on the Summer by VHS Collection
Steal My Sunshine by LEN
O-o-h Child by The Five Stairsteps
Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey
Surfin’ USA by The Beach Boys
Island In the Sun by Weezer
Life Is a Highway by Tom Cochrane
Patio Lanterns by Kim Mitchell
Quesadilla by WALK THE MOON
Good Feeling by Flo Rida
Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras
You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) by Meat Loaf
You can find the Spotify playlist available below (and Apple Music playlist here). You can also listen to the podcast episode below or on your podcast player of choice.