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What makes the perfect song of the summer? Professor Devon Powers studies summer songs. She says every great summer songs usually has three things: a memorable chorus, a beat that makes you feel good and lyrics anyone can sing. In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we look a the last 25 years of Songs of the Summer. We talk making the perfect summer song, the behind the scenes marketing that turn ordinary songs into massive hits and why we sometimes don't have a song of the summer. Then, in the Pointless part of the show, we countdown the Top 5 Summer Songs. 00:00 Introducing Professor Devon Powers 00:58 What Makes a Good Summer Song 06:62 A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey 09:23 Despacito by Daddy Yankee 10:19 Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke 11:55 Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jespen 15:38 The Simple Complexity of Summer Song 18:04 Old Town Road by Lil Nas X 19:30 Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO 21:21 The Best Song of the Summer 22:19 The Worst Song of the Summer 24:20 Timing the Song of the Summer 26:26 2026's Song of the Summer 27:37 Pointless 46:18 The Top 5 Summer Songs Contact the Show Devon Powers' Book on Trend Forecasting Devon Powers' Book on the Birth of Rock Criticism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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To kick off the summer, Katherine and Scott are trying to decide on the ultimate Song Of Summer! They each bring 5 contenders, and put them against each other head-to-head using an online sorter tool to come up with the definitive top 10 Summer Songs! Plus, we talk about contenders for the 2026 Song Of Summer as well! Featuring music by Carly Rae Jepsen, Demi Lovato, Zara Larsson, Kim Petras, Sugar Ray, Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry, MUNA, Slayyyter, Naomi Scott and so much more. You can always watch this episode as a video on our YouTube Channel! Be sure to let us know what your ultimate song of summer is! @gr8songpod on instagram @ScottInterrante on instagram @Katherinethegr8 on instagram Theme music: "Kratos In Love" by Skylar Spence
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G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, joins the Sun's Kevin Simpson to talk about the best songs of summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big Rich, TD and Fletch are getting you ready for Memorial Day weekend by breaking down the true signs that summer has officially arrived. From there, the conversation turns into an all-time debate—the greatest songs of summer ever. Windows down, volume up, and nothing but good vibes as the crew builds the ultimate summer soundtrack. ☀️
Some of the best songs are summer songs. Here's a good one from Psalm 8! God's creation should create in his creatures a posture of wonder, humility, stewardship––worship.For resources and media, visit https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/songs-of-summer/
Tom makes the announcement of BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS coming this summer! JO FIRESTONE checks in with Tom to talk her new book Murder On Sex Island, St. Louis, her comedy career and more! Callers talk about the best summertime songs! Plus, Tom gets a call from MORRIS EEGH IN NEWBRIDGE BEACH! BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages. Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and Chicago this Fall! Tickets go on General Sale this Friday July 18th at 10am local time BUT Patreon subscribers can get tickets RIGHT NOW with an exclusive promo code. Sign up at Patreon to get the promo code:patreon.com/thebestshow Sat 10/11 - Brooklyn - Bell House https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/300062ED179148EC Mon 10/13 - Philly - Union Transfer https://www.axs.com/events/1052919/the-best-show-tickets?skin=uniontransfer Wed 10/15 - LA - Lodge Room https://www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/best-show-25th-anniversary-at-lodge-room Tues 10/21 - Chicago - Thalia Hall https://www.ticketweb.com/event/best-show-25th-anniversary-at-thalia-hall-tickets/13876034?pl=thalia3 SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.com/bestshow4life https://instagram.com/bestshow4life https://tiktok.com/@bestshow4life https://www.youtube.com/bestshow4life THE BEST SHOW IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://thebestshow.net https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-best-show HEARD IT ON THE BEST SHOW PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XIpICdeecaBIC2kBLUpKL?si=07ccc339d9d84267 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tom makes the announcement of BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS coming this summer! JO FIRESTONE checks in with Tom to talk her new book Murder On Sex Island, St. Louis, her comedy career and more! Callers talk about the best summertime songs! Plus, Tom gets a call from MORRIS EEGH IN NEWBRIDGE BEACH! BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages. Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and Chicago this Fall! Tickets go on General Sale this Friday July 18th at 10am local time BUT Patreon subscribers can get tickets RIGHT NOW with an exclusive promo code. Sign up at Patreon to get the promo code:patreon.com/thebestshow Sat 10/11 - Brooklyn - Bell House https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/300062ED179148EC Mon 10/13 - Philly - Union Transfer https://www.axs.com/events/1052919/the-best-show-tickets?skin=uniontransfer Wed 10/15 - LA - Lodge Room https://www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/best-show-25th-anniversary-at-lodge-room Tues 10/21 - Chicago - Thalia Hall https://www.ticketweb.com/event/best-show-25th-anniversary-at-thalia-hall-tickets/13876034?pl=thalia3 SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.com/bestshow4life https://instagram.com/bestshow4life https://tiktok.com/@bestshow4life https://www.youtube.com/bestshow4life THE BEST SHOW IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://thebestshow.net https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-best-show HEARD IT ON THE BEST SHOW PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XIpICdeecaBIC2kBLUpKL?si=07ccc339d9d84267 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the cusp of Summer, the guys dig into an episode of 5 Favorites, highlighting their favorite Songs Of Summer! The music and the weather work together for most of us, but sometimes a song alone can invoke the feeling... Post your 5 Favorites on our Facebook page, in the comments section on Spotify, or via email to: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com "And you have yourself a good Summer, okay?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the cusp of Summer, the guys dig into an episode of 5 Favorites, highlighting their favorite Songs Of Summer! The music and the weather work together for most of us, but sometimes a song alone can invoke the feeling... Post your 5 Favorites on our Facebook page, in the comments section on Spotify, or via email to: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com "And you have yourself a good Summer, okay?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first official "Song of Summer" award was given to One Direction in 2013 for... well... "Best Song Ever." It's been more than a decade since that inaugural MTV Video Music Award. But has the way we consume music evolved so much that a "song of summer" is a relic of the not-so-distant past? How can we measure what makes a good summer song?We convene the 1A Record Club to get into it.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Send us a textThe Fangirls are gearing up for summer (and summer break!) this week by chatting with author Jane L. Rosen about her latest novel, SONGS OF SUMMER! Stay up to date with Jane by visiting her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagram Threads: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/threads TikTok: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/tiktok Twitter: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/twitter YouTube: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/youtube Support the show!Patreon: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/patreon PayPal: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/paypal Mandy is @mandypurv on all the things.https://theincoherentfangirl.com/mandy Karin is @msmadeinchina on all the things.https://theincoherentfangirl.com/karin Visit our internet besties!Here Comes the Nerd @ http://herecomesthenerd.com== use code FANGIRL for 20% off your first order ==Once Upon A Book Club @ https://www.onceuponabookclub.com== use code MANDY10 or KARIN10 for 10% off your order ==Amber D. Lewis @ https://www.amberdlewis.com== use code FANGIRL10 for 10% off your order ==And don't forget to go support the Show Husband!• visit the Searchers at https://searchersbelieve.com• stream the Searchers podcast wherever you get your podcasts• subscribe to their streaming service Beacon TV at https://streambeacontv.com== use code FANGIRL10 for 10% off your subscription ==• shop the merch store at http://searchersbelieve.com/shop== use code FANGIRL10 for 10% off your order ==
What was your song of Summer 2024?
In Other News with Ethan: TikTok's Top 10 Songs of Summer, Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez call it quits, Mike Madsen had a bad weekend, and St Louis lands 7 in the top 100 pizza places in the Midwest
These aren't the big bangers and Top 40 hits designed to capitalize on the typical summer vibes. We instead play the songs that feel like summer or say summer to us.Featured artists and songs:1. Kaytranada and Rochelle Jordan: "Lover/Friend," from 'Timeless'2. HUGEL: "Patadas de Ahogado / LATIN MAFIA (Rework)" (single)3. Keaton Henson: "Sandwalking," from 'Somnambulant Cycles'4. Tems: "Love Me Je Je," from 'Born in the Wild'5. Karol G: "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" (single)6. Mary Lattimore: "I Spent the Day Inside" (single)Enjoy the show? Tell a friend and leave us a review in Apple podcasts or wherever you listen. Questions, comments, suggestions and any other feedback always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Join guest preacher Rev. Nicole Reilley for week 8 of our Songs of Summer series, where we look at hymns/songs of our Christian Faith, their composers and surroundings.
Join Rev. Andy for week 7 of our Songs of Summer series, where we look at hymns/songs of our Christian Faith, their composers and surroundings.
Join Rev. Camille for week 6 of our Songs of Summer series, where we look at hymns/songs of our Christian Faith, their composers and surroundings.
Join Rev. Andy for week 5 of our Songs of Summer series, where we look at hymns/songs of our Christian Faith, their composers and surroundings.
** Episode 152: What's Poppin - THEY NOT LIKE US ** _We're back with another episode of Oliver Happy Hour with our What's Poppin episode. You heard They Not Like Us? Listen up as we dive in... _ They Not Like Us! Drake vs Kendrick beef Kendrick's performance at Forum: The Pop Out: Ken & Friends (DJ Hed, DJ Mustard, Tommy the Clown, Black Hippie appearances) BET Awards 2024 How was the Host: Taraji P Henson? Will Smith performance Usher icon award - Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer, Teyana Taylor/Victoria Monet, Marsha Ambrosia, Coco Jones, Chloe Bailey, Tinashe, Sexy Red Tyla Diddy situation - updates - Revolt sold to employees Juneteenth - cancellation of Leimert Park Rising What did you do for Juneteenth? Black on the Block - Juneteenth event Rihanna's Hair Care line. Is it better than Cecred? Taraji”s, Tracee Ellis Ross? Gabrielle Union? Movies/TV Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Bad Boys for Life TV Shows: The Bear (new season)
Join Rev. Andy for week 4 of our Songs of Summer series, where we look at hymns/songs of our Christian Faith, their composers and surroundings.
As I am back from vacation, I am going to try and catch up with the podcasts. We continue this week with a program I did a few years ago on the Summer season of the year. I am looking at songs that have the words summer, june, July or Hot or anything that deals with summer. I hope you enjoy this Big Band salute to summer. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com
Join Rev. Andy for week 3 of our Songs of Summer series, where we look at hymns/songs of our Christian Faith, their composers and surroundings.
Summer is a special time of year. It means many different things to people all over the world. Today's program is a look at the many different songs of Summer recorded by the Big Bands. I have included the word Summer in the title and also the months of June, July and August and a few with the word hot. I hope you enjoy this program of assorted songs about the Summer season. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com
Morning Mixers revealed the injuries they sustained while playing on a trampoline. Chris listed the Songs of Summer based on your zodiac sign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Morning Mixers revealed the injuries they sustained while playing on a trampoline. Chris listed the Songs of Summer based on your zodiac sign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ukrainians greet the apparent death of mercenary leader with gallows humor. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo seeks to reassure U.S. investors. Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus release new singles.