It's Summer, Here's Some Summer Cruising Songs For You-- Part 1

Yesterday, Bob Stroud did his annual Roots Salute to Summer on his Rock and Roll Roots show from 7 to 10 AM on Chicago's WDRV, 97.1 FM, the Drive.  Something I always listen to and record for enjoyment later (these shows are especially good played back during the depths of winter.

Here are some songs to get you ito summer mode:

IT'S OK, I'M ALRIGHT--  Beach Boys

RIDE THE WILD SURF--  Jan & Dean

IN THE SUMMERTIME--  Mungo Jerry

BUS STOP--  Hollies

GRAZING IN THE GRASS--  Hugh Masakela

UNDER THE BOARDWALK--  Drifters  (Again, probably the absolute worst place I'd ever consider being.  YUCK!!!)

WIPE OUT--  Surfaris

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS/ YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH--  Meatloaf

SUMMERTIME BLUES--  Eddie Cochran

BEACH BABY--  First Class

WARMTH OF THE SUN--  Beach Boys

SUMMER--  War  (The perfect laid-back, lounging summer song.)

SUMMER RAIN--   Johnny Rivers

GOOD DAY SUNSHINE-  Beach Boys

SUNNY DAYS---  Lighthouse (The second U.S. hit for this Canadian group.)

Where's That Tanning Lotion?  --RoadDog