| | 25 All-Time Greatest Summer Songs CD (4 Customer Reviews)
Digitally remastered by Dan Hersch (DigiPrep, Hollywood, California).
Since these tracks date back to the '60s and early '70s, this upbeat collection of happy sunshiny tunes should have an "oldies" tag attached to its boasting, clumsy title. Otherwise there's little about this collection that doesn't live up to its rather grandiose moniker. OK, so the unfortunate exclusion of the Beach Boys as well as fellow California surfers Jan & Dean leaves this lacking, but there are plenty of other compilations that include them, and fascinating rarities such as the Wombles' "Wombling Summer Party" as well as the Legendary Masked Surfers (featuring Dean Torrence) doing Brian Wilson and Jan Berry's obscure "Gonna Hustle You" carry the torch for the more popular MIA Wilson summer tunes. Other than that, the track list says it all, and unique, along with seldom anthologized nuggets from Nancy Sinatra with Lee Hazelwood, the 5th Dimension, and Bruce and Terry, make this a winning and wonderfully consistent 70 minutes of fun in the sun tunes. The booklet features snappy liner notes and original trade ads for the songs, which enhance the disc's kitschy appeal and prove this is not just another tacky, quickly thrown-together package meant to make a quick buck. So hop in your woody, throw the top down, and slap in this disc. It's guaranteed to plaster a warm smile on your face, even during those freezing, bleak winter days. ~ Hal Horowitz
Kinks,Chad & Jeremy,5th Dimens Ion,Lovin'Spoonful,Dick Dale +
Includes liner notes by Bill Pitzonka.
Liner Note Author: Bill Pitzonka.
Arrangers: Ron Frangipane; Stan Applebaum; Terry Melcher; Mike Batt; Bill Justis; Billy Strange; Bruce Johnston.
Compilation producers: Cary E. Mansfield, Bill Pitzonka.
25 All-Time Greatest Summer Songs Music 25 All-Time Greatest Summer Songs Songs | 1. | Summer in the City - The Lovin' Spoonful |
| 2. | Summer Song, A - Chad & Jeremy |
| 3. | Summertime, Summertime - The Jamies |
| 4. | Vacation - Connie Francis |
| 5. | Wipe Out - The Surfaris (TRUE instrumental) |
| 6. | Summer Means Fun - Bruce & Terry |
| 7. | Dancing in the Street - Martha & the Vandellas |
| 8. | Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks |
| 9. | In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry |
| 10. | Happy Summer Days - Ronnie Dove |
| 11. | Sealed With a Kiss - Brian Hyland |
| 12. | Theme from "A Summer Place", The - Percy Faith & His Orchestra (TRUE instrumental) |
| 13. | On the Beach (In the Summertime) - The 5th Dimension |
| 14. | Summer Wine - Lee Hazlewood/Nancy Sinatra |
| 15. | Summer Sand - Tony Orlando & Dawn |
| 16. | Here Comes Summer - Jerry Keller |
| 17. | School Is Out - Gary "U.S." Bonds |
| 18. | Palisades Park - Freddy Cannon |
| 19. | Let's Go Trippin' - Dick Dale (TRUE instrumental) |
| 20. | Beach Party - Annette |
| 21. | Lost Summer Love - Shelley Fabares |
| 22. | Gonna Hustle You - Dean Torrence/The Legendary Masked Surfers/Legendary Masked Surfers |
| 23. | Wombling Summer Party - The Wombles |
| 24. | Summer - War |
| 25. | Summertime - Billy Stewart |
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25 All-Time Greatest Summer Songs Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  GREAT
HAVEN`T HEARD THESE SONGS SINCE I WAS A YOUNG KID. THANKS FOR MAKING IT AVAILABLE. AND THANKS FOR SOME GREAT , LONG LOST, MEMORIES.
JIM MCKEEVER
Submitted by GYMMYMCK (ALLENTOWN,PA.) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Best Summer Sounds of the 60's & 70's
This is a very good "Songs of Summer" CD. The selection runs the timeframe from early rock & roll to The 70's. All are original as you remember them on the radio tracks and the selections truly bring one back to those lazy summer days. This is an excellent selection for those who like 1958 - early 1970 sounds of summer.
Submitted by rwadalav (Massapequa, NY, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Great in the Shower too!
Cute CD that makes me happy.
This is a must for all Annette Funicello collectors. The songs are very cute. Great for kids. It's great for the shower too, that is, when I get around to taking one! Wooo Hoooo! I really need to grow up. Me bad!
Submitted by Waxcase (Broken Ho, New Jersey)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No OLDIES RULE !
Great compilations of hits of the 50's and 60's. Especially love "Summertime, Summertime" by the Jamies. Takes me back to the warm and wonderful days of summer that have faded away with my carefree childhood.
Submitted by Whitney (Meriden, Ct., USA)
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