Party Music: Summer Playlists!
Monday, July 13, 2009 at 1:11AM 
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!