What music video/song gets you in the mood for your Summer Holidays?

[MiniElliot]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJQP7kiw5Fk
this is mine

[Grover26]

Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso

[Scholar29]

Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift

[Marnie]

Soak Up The Sun - Sheryl Crow (2002)

[StringTheory83]

Easy Kaduro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71sqkgaUncI&list=RDkJQP7kiw5Fk&index=4

[Rob98]

Still think the same, yeah. Fitness levels at this stage of the season separate the top sides from the rest.

Still think I am right on this.

[DiamondDallas86]

For me it has to be "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves. It is basically impossible to hear that song and not imagine bright weather, a road trip, and having absolutely no plans for the day.

Not the deepest song ever written, but sometimes summer music is about the feeling rather than the lyrics.

[Pirlo]

A classic choice is "Summer" by Calvin Harris. That opening immediately feels like getting the holiday countdown started.

There is something about electronic tracks in summer too. They sound better when you are outside rather than sitting indoors with headphones on.

[Donna]

Mine would be "Island in the Sun" by Weezer. It has that relaxed holiday feeling without trying too hard to be a beach song.

Perfect for sitting somewhere warm with a drink and forgetting what day of the week it is.

[PhotonBurst48]

Going slightly older with "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles. It is not a traditional holiday anthem, but it captures that first proper sunny day after a long winter.

Sometimes the songs that create the mood are not the obvious choices.

[Pixel Jay]

A holiday playlist without "Mr. Blue Sky" feels incomplete.

The energy of that song is just ridiculous. Even if the weather is terrible, it somehow convinces your brain that everything is fine.

Probably the closest thing music has to a portable good mood.

[Apogee Seb]

A surprising one for me is "Dancing in the Moonlight" by Toploader. It reminds me more of warm evenings than daytime beach trips.

Those late summer nights sitting outside are sometimes better than the actual sunny afternoons.

[Anchor99]

The ultimate test is whether you can hear it six months later and instantly remember a specific day from the holiday.

If a song can do that, it has earned its place on the playlist.

[Rogue Sam]

A bit of disagreement with the obvious beach songs: sometimes the best holiday tracks are ones you discover while away.

A random song playing in a little cafe or bar can become attached to a place forever. Then years later, hearing it takes you straight back.

[ClusterCrossing]

Will throw 'Walking on a Dream' by Empire of the Sun into the mix. It has that slightly dreamy feeling that matches being somewhere unfamiliar.

Good travel music should make ordinary moments feel like part of a montage.

[Mason_22]

For a proper summer barbecue, Lovely Day by Bill Withers is hard to beat.

It is simple, cheerful, and doesn't feel forced. Some songs just have a warmth built into them.

[ProperJobs89]

The answer probably changes depending on the holiday. A beach trip needs different music from a camping trip or a city break.

For a road trip, I want upbeat songs everyone can shout along to. Nobody cares about perfect singing when the windows are down.

[Niamh]

Can't go wrong with some Bob Marley. "Three Little Birds" has become almost the unofficial soundtrack for relaxing holidays.

It has that laid-back message that fits perfectly when you are away from work and trying to slow down.

[Debbie96]

Mine changes every year, but anything with a big singalong chorus usually wins.

A summer song is not just about the music itself. It is about the people around you, the places you visit, and the moments you attach to it.

[Elliot_30]

No holiday playlist is complete without a bit of guilty pleasure stuff.

There is always one cheesy track that everyone claims to hate but somehow knows every word to

Those are usually the songs that create the funniest memories

[Priya_39]

For driving to the coast, "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root always works for me

It has that adventure feeling where you could be heading anywhere. The best summer songs are usually tied to memories rather than just being popular tracks