[2025] A roundup of classic hits and popular summer anthems in Western music to listen to in August

Englishman In New YorkSting

Sting – Englishman In New York

A song that sings about the heart of a British person living in New York.

The lyrics are striking in their pride as a gentleman and their spirit as a foreigner living in a foreign land.

It might be nice to listen to it when you go abroad, such as during summer vacation.

It was used as the theme song for the 1988 film Stars and Bars, which is about a British person getting a job in America.

HÃY TRAO CHO ANH ft. Snoop DoggSƠN TÙNG M-TP

SƠN TÙNG M-TP | HÃY TRAO CHO ANH ft. Snoop Dogg | Official MV

This is “HÃY TRAO CHO ANH,” a collaboration between Vietnam’s rapidly rising singer SƠN TÙNG M-TP and Snoop Dogg.

You don’t hear Vietnamese songs very often, do you? Its mysterious, ethnic vibe is a perfect match for the summer heat, don’t you think? Add it to your playlist and it’s sure to be a great conversation starter!

You Need To Calm DownTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – You Need To Calm Down

It’s Taylor Swift’s song “You Need To Calm Down.” It has a very bright vibe and really lifts your mood! With the release of this track, Taylor Swift launched a campaign to protect the rights of people in the LGBTQ community, who are considered a sexual minority.

Summer is a season full of new encounters.

Let’s listen to this song and enjoy summer with an open mind so we don’t add to the number of people who feel sad because of discrimination!

Surfin’ USAThe Beach Boys

The Beach Boys ~ Surfin’ USA

It’s one of The Beach Boys’ signature songs, released in 1963.

When people think of the sound of midsummer, many probably picture them.

Since then, countless artists have released cover versions, and the song has been used in many films and TV shows, so even younger listeners who don’t know much about The Beach Boys have likely heard it at least once.

It was also memorable that the film Dreamgirls touched on something like the story behind the song’s creation.

The moment this track starts, it conjures a cheerful image of Santa Monica’s white beaches and blue waves, and showcases their rich harmonies—truly a rock classic that represents the 1960s.

Here Comes The SunThe Beatles

The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun (Original Audio)

Among the Beatles’ many hit songs, the one that feels perfect for summer has to be Here Comes The Sun.

Composed by George Harrison and released in 1969, this song is said to have come to him naturally—melody and lyrics alike—as he basked in the gentle summer sunlight.

In the song, he tenderly reassures a loved one that “everything’s going to be all right.” It’s a classic track included on the Beatles’ final album, Abbey Road.

Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Pump It (Official Music Video)

With its instantly recognizable intro perfectly suited for summer, the Black Eyed Peas’ classic “Pump It” is a standout.

The opening guitar riff samples guitarist Dick Dale’s “Misirlou,” a track from a California legend, and that signature West Coast surf sound fits the ocean vibe perfectly.

It’s a high-energy number that fuses surf music and hip-hop, so why not play it on your drive to the beach?

Call You MineThe Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha

The Chainsmokers – Call You Mine (Official Video) ft. Bebe Rexha

It’s a track with a sparkling tone that will color your summer in a dreamy way.

The Chainsmokers teamed up with American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha.

Summer is full of events like swimming at the beach and fireworks festivals, right? This song will surely turn those memories you’ll want to cherish for years to come into something unforgettable!