Party Music: Summer Playlists!

Lately, I've gotten several emails from readers asking for ideas for party music. Making music for a party is easier than ever if you have an iPod. It may be a little old school, but I still love having a band and live music for any party I throw. It just adds an element of excitement you just don't get from your iPod. Second choice would be a DJ--- again, that live element makes the party so much more fun. BUT-- if your budget doesn't allow for either of those options (and believe me, you can get a band or DJ for a lot less than you may think) head to iTunes and put together a playlist that fits the theme. You can make a variety of playlists: start with some quiet tunes as guests arrive and ramp up the volume and the beat as the night progresses.

Here's a starter for those of you looking for ideas for your summer party playlists: 

Top 25 Summer Songs Playlist

Good Vibrations- Beach Boys

All Summer Long- Kid Rock

California Love- 2 Pac

Three Little Birds- Bob Marley

It Must Be Summer- Fountains of Wayne

Summertime- Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff

The Boys of Summer- Don Henley

Summertime- Kenny Chesney

Hot in Herre- Nelly

Smooth- Santana with Rob Thomas

Summer Breeze- Seals & Crofts

Beautiful Day- U2

Hot Fun in the Summertime- Sly & The Family Stone

Summertime Blues- Alan Jackson

Summer Nights- From Grease- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John

California Girls- Beach Boys

Island in the Sun- Weezer

Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison

Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffett

Summer in the City- The Lovin' Spoonful

Heat Wave- Martha & The Vandellas

Dancin' in the Streets-  Martha & The Vandellas

So, we've left the last spots open for your favorite summer song! Email us and tell us your summer favs!