Sing-along Summer

Here at the Oakeley Arms you know we love a good tune or two, and what better way to celebrate this glorious summer we’re having by cranking up the stereo and put on some happy summer songs. And if its already raining then a good old summer song or two is sure to bring the sunshine out again.

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Whether you’re on holiday and down the beach or driving to work with the windows open and the top down a summer song will put you in the best of moods. Here’s our Top 10 of summertime classics, so why not pop them on and take a trip down sunny memory lane?

• Sunny Afternoon by the Kinks (1966)
• Summer in the City by the Lovin’ Spoonful (1966)
• Summertime by Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (1991)
• Here comes the Sun by the Beatles (1969)
• Lovely Day by Bill Withers (1977)
• Happy by Pharell Williams (2013)
• Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves (1985)
• Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts (1972)
• Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys (1966)
• In the Summer Time by Mungo Jerry (1970)

What have we missed? What are your favourite sounds of the summer?