When you think of summers gone by, what images come to mind?
Maybe it is going to the beach; running through the waves, eating ice cream under the shining sun. Maybe it is going on road trips with your family; getting crammed into the back of the car with your siblings, miles of endless road ahead of you.
Wherever the summer takes you, you can always rely on a few good songs to bring you right back.
While 2024 was filled with songs that evoke that summer feeling, these were just a few of the standouts:
1. Birds Of A Feather” by Billie Eilish
In this track, Eilish sings about a love she hopes will last a lifetime. Deceptively upbeat, this song’s seemingly sweet lines can border on obsessive- even morbid at times – making them all the more enthralling.
2. “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
This Sabrina Carpenter hit was stuck in everyone’s head this summer. You cannot help but smile at its many cheeky (if grammatically incorrect) one-liners.
3. “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
With its vibrant synths and nostalgic drumbeat, this 80’s throwback was Chappell Roan’s breakout hit this summer.
4. “Please Please Please” by Sabrina Carpenter
With a star-studded music video featuring actor Barry Keoghan, this track became Carpenter’s first song to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
5. “Apple” by Charli XCX
Accompanied by its signature Tik-Tok dance, “Apple” became an instant hit, kicking off Brat Summer.
6. “Too Sweet” by Hozier
This Irishman’s hit has spent nearly 30 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, ,and could be heard on just about every radio station this summer.
7. “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone
This rock hit launched singer Benson Boone to stardom. Performed at the 2024 Video Music Awards, Boone embellished the tune with a few impressive backflips.
8. “Million Dollar Baby” by Tommy Richman
At just 2 minutes and 35 seconds in length, this R&B hit peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
9. “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone (feat. Morgan Wallen)
This country collaboration was one of the biggest hits of summer 2024, and amassed over 76.4 million streams during its debut week.
10. “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
With its catchy chorus and clever wordplay, this diss track against Canadian artist Drake gained immense popularity over the summer.