Song of the Summer
Written by Steve Weinstein
06/25/2010
Every summer, there’s The Song. The one you hear over and over and over again. Last year, it was the David Guetta/Kelly Rowland "When Love Takes Over." There are certain rules for "Song of the Summer."
- It must be an anthem
- It must be performed by a female singer
- It must have a hook
- It must have been subject to remixes
- It must be danceable
- The song must have been released within the past 10 months (often, they are several months old)
I’m old enough to remember 1989, and Donna Summer’s monster hit "This Time I Know It’s for Real." Not to mention the Madonna ‘90s. I’m sure people will object to the qualifiers above. I guess I can cite one possible exception: "Sandstorm" from DJ Darude, summer 2000. Since I spend a lot of time on Fire Island, where "anthems" rule, knowing the song of the summer is easy: It’s the song I hear at every house party, every tea dance, and every night at the Pavilion, Sip ‘N’ Twirl & Ice Palace. Usually at least twice.
So, the question that we’re asking all of you is: What is going to be the song of the summer 2010?
A few suggestions:
- Lady Gaga/Beyoncé: Telephone
- Lady Gaga: Alejandro
- Lady Gaga: whatever the hell will be coming out
- Adam Lambert: What Do You Want from Me (this is my personal choice; it’s got that unbearably catchy hook that makes it inevitable at every Fire Island tea dance)
- Rihanna: Te Amo
- Cevin Fisher: We’re the Lucky Ones
- Scissor Sisters: Fire With Fire (specifically, the Peter Rauhofer mix)
- Ke$ha: Tic Toc (yes, it’s old but it falls well within the 10-month rule, and it’s the hookiest hook of late 2009 and pretty much this year)
What will it be? Any of the above? Or did I miss something? Weigh in!
Reader Comments
Kelly may have back to back summers with Commander. David Guetta has single-handed her a solo career.
It should be Te Amo but it has been deemed too racy for north america and was released internationally excluding the US.
By Tom on 06-26-2010
How about California Gurls by Katy Perry? That has “played-to-death” written all over it. On the more housey side, I’d pick Benny Benassi’s Spaceship (with Kelis) as a dark horse choice.
BTW, I disagree that the song of the summer has to be performed by a female singer - and I guess you do too, if you’re choosing Adam Lambert as your pick.
By Will on 07-05-2010
I think it could be any song, but from a biased opinion, lol, I love Adam Lambert “Whatta Ya Want From Me” because it plays on loop via radios and everywhere. Biggest song of his career thus far.
By daj88 on 07-25-2010
There is a song by an artist by th name of Zoe Badwi called “Release Me” that has been turning me out since it was released in March…HOT!!!!
By Jose on 08-29-2010
Yeah, it’s definitely Commander if you factor in how often it’s been played and yet never seems to get old.
By Dave on 09-07-2010
