Through the power of social media these songs have come back shining brighter than ever. These are five classics for every emotion of this summer, which if you haven’t already heard by now, you should give a listen.
- “New York, London, Paris, Munich, everybody talk about pop music.”
Pop Muzik, originally released in 1979, presents a quirky and unconventional celebration of pop music, hence the funky spelling of “muzik.”
The song also satirises the pop music industry as its lyrics reflect the contradictions and complexities of its era.
Pop Muzik was truly ahead of its time as it encompasses elements of disco, new wave and synth pop. This can be seen as a blueprint for many other iconic pop classics.
If you’re looking to add a ‘pop’ of excitement into your playlist, this could be the tune for you.
2. “I’ll make you happy baby, just wait and see.”
Originally released by the girl group in 1963, this song remains a staple love anthem for the modern-day hopeless romantic.
The classic provides a full-bodied experience of vulnerability, hope and yearning to be loved.
The song is a refreshing reminder of what it means to be so innocently and naively in love, no lust nor materialistic gain, only pure intentions.
Will this song be your baby this summer?
3. “It’s never over, she is the tear that hangs inside my soul forever.”
This soul-stirring ballad offers a raw, poetic feeling of frustration of longing for a love lost too soon.
Buckley embodies vulnerability by questioning if it’s too late to make amends whilst also taking accountability for the damage caused by himself.
This heartbreaking masterpiece is the epitome of how it feels to be haunted by the ‘what-ifs’ and ‘if onlys.’
Once you listen to this song, you’ll never want it to be over!
4. “And any time you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain”
Acting as a shoulder to cry on, the song feels like a vocal hug and resonates with many people due to its comforting lyrics, especially those who are going through emotional turmoil.
It’s simple yet soothing melody can be seen as a mantra for keeping calm and carrying on, no matter what challenges life throws at you.
This kind of message never goes out of style.
5. “You made me feel like the one.”
Last but certainly not least, Dakota has been circulating around social media platforms.
The spellbinding synth at the beginning of the song transforms the listener back into a distant but warm memory, resembling a summers day which is reflected in “summertime, think it was June.”
The power of this song is in the essence of both its lyrics and production, evoking nostalgia and even the anger of reminiscing, whilst focusing on the person you have become today.
Dakota definitely feels like the definition of a summer classic!
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