A Retrospective Summer (Article #40)
A playlist of summer memories… and the lives they became
Childhood memories of summers past linger in the warm breezes this time of year. What begins as nostalgia for simpler days becomes, in adulthood, a recognition of the growing pains, too. These songs capture the story of summer, both its joys and its tribulations.
Listen now on Amazon Music: The Visible Reader’s 2026 Summer Playlist
“Put Your Records On” — Corinne Bailey Rae
“You and Me on the Rock” — Brandi Carlile
“Our Song” — Taylor Swift
“Pink Houses” — John Mellencamp
“Summertime” — Billy Strings
“Summer Breeze” — Seals & Crofts
“Dancing in the Street” — David Bowie & Mick Jagger
“Say Hey (I Love You)” — Michael Franti & Spearhead
“Summer Nights” — John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
“All Summer Long” — Kid Rock
“Cheeseburger in Paradise” — Jimmy Buffett
“The Remedy” — Jason Mraz
“Automobile” — KALEO
“Free Fallin’” — Tom Petty
“Long Live” — Taylor Swift
“Gypsy” — Fleetwood Mac
“This Love” — Taylor Swift
“I Knew It, I Knew You” — Taylor Swift
“Ruin the Friendship” — Taylor Swift
“No Mermaid” — Sinéad Lohan
“Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)” — Max McNown
“St. Helens Alpenglow” — Max McNown
“Stopping By” — Jason Isbell
“Dreamsicle” — Jason Isbell
“Boys of Summer” — Don Henley
“Always Remember Us This Way” — Lady Gaga
How lovely - thank you for this!
Love this summer play list, Michelle! I added and I’m listening now! 🎶 My son has been playing Always Remeber Us This Way on piano nonstop, and I’ve also been singing it with him. 🥰💕