Lovely summer song

Summer song medley. Timeless and popular tracks that color the summer.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

What kind of songs do you feel like listening to when summer comes?

Everyone might have their own answer—whether it’s upbeat, bright tracks that get you pumped, or sentimental ballads filled with the unique wistfulness of summer.

On the other hand, many people might feel there are just too many summer songs to choose from!

So in this article, we’ll introduce a carefully curated summer song medley selected by our editorial team.

We’ve gathered a generous selection of timeless gems, so be sure to give them a listen!

Summer Song Medley: Classic and popular tracks that color the summer (101–110)

Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU

MEGARYU / Flowers Blooming in the Night Sky

Flowers Blooming in the Night Sky MEGARYU

A song depicting a summer night sky and the innocence of first love, it’s included on MEGARYU’s debut album “Joushou Kiryu” (Updraft).

The lyrics, which describe two people gazing up at fireworks and the feelings for a loved one, leave a strong impression.

Released in July 2005, the album reached a peak position of No.

33 on the Oricon charts and stayed on the charts for an extended period, earning widespread affection.

This track evokes the scenery of summer nights and the sweetness of romance.

It’s recommended when you want to look back on summer memories or time spent with someone special.

With heartfelt lyrics and a refreshing melody, it’s sure to become a song that lingers in your heart.

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Naughty SunORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE – Ikenai Taiyou / THE FIRST TAKE

Forbidden Sun ORANGE RANGE

This song, with lyrics that evoke the heat of summer and a passionate romance, is probably one you’ve heard at least once.

That’s because it was used as the opening theme for the hit drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~Ikemen Paradise~.” The lyrics include lines like “The entangled threads are the red string that ties you and me together,” suggesting a fateful encounter, which makes it all the more bittersweet in contrast to the song’s uptempo feel.

If you listen while taking a closer look at the lyrics, you’ll likely get a different impression—so give it a try.

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BANG BANG VacationSMAP

SMAP – BANG! BANG! Vacation! (MV)

BANG BANG Vacation SMAP

It’s a classic summer song by SMAP, the biggest group from Johnny’s, who sadly disbanded in 2016.

It’s also famous for having lyrics written by Kankuro Kudo, who is known as the screenwriter of Amachan.

The refreshing melody and Kankuro Kudo’s slightly gag-filled lyrics are a perfect match—absolutely top-notch.

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In conclusion

We’ve put together a generous roundup of recommended summer songs to color your summer.

Did you find a new favorite? You can listen to the tracks in the order introduced, or gather just your favorites and make your own original medley.

Enjoy a wonderful summer with some great summer tunes!