Summer...

And so, with the passing of the 4th, we enter into what I would describe as the middle of Summer. It's a sauna out around the Manor today, with clouds of gnats and bugs whose attacks I would describe as moving up to the category of Rape. And, as usual, I am reminded of tunes from Summers past. Enjoy!

The First Class - Beach Baby. A guilty pleasure. Most people I know can't stand this thing, but I love it. From the confusing, sweaty, and dangerous Summer of '74.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii4ON7XHGCA&feature=related

War - Summer. Probably my fave song by a great and innovative band. I think it captures a hot lazy afternoon perfectly. If I remember correctly this was a hit in '76.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQSWwfYRmfE

Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking 'Bout My Baby. From the late Spring and early Summer of '69. My fave song by Marvin. The soundtrack for when things are going right.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z76RDhkB-6c&feature=related

The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City. From '66. More than once this tune has rattled around in my head while shuffling through DC in the heat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWXcjYNZais

Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right. From emotional, confusing and perplexing Summer of 1976. So accurate that it's scary. (This one's for you, Edmund!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCuQQcISZTM

Vanity Fair - Hitchin' A Ride. From 1970. Always liked this song, although I never hitched a ride.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EHRcvncg&feature=fvst