5 Classic “Summer” Music Videos [VIDEO]
Starting us off, the hottest performer of the last two Summers, Katy Perry, singing her hit "California Gurls" live on Australian TV [you can tell it's Australia by Katy's dress]:
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When that song came out, there were rumors that Brian Wilson, who wrote the Beach Boys classic "California Girls" might sue, since Katy's song quoted a line from his original. Turns out he rather liked her take on Caluifornia girls. Since he was such a good sport, his version is next:
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Next up, Kid Rock's smash of a couple of years back, "All Summer Long". It reached # 1 in eight countries, and also gave the Kid a hit on Country radio:
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Technically, my next pick isn't a "Summer" video. But warm Summer nights always make me think of "Night Fever", from the BeeGees [it also gives me a chance to say hi to former neighbor Lance Diamond, Buffalo music icon and host of The Saturday Night Dance Party Saturdays 6 PM - Midnight here on The New 96.1 Joy-FM]:
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Finally, Prince, and his 80's hit "Raspberry Beret". There always seems to be a story or two behind Prince's music, and thanks to that 90's hit, "Pop Up Video", we can share it with you:
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What songs scream Summer to you? Share your Summertime favs with us, here or on our Facebook page. And spend your Labor Day weekend with us!