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Is your iPod ready for summer? If not, here are 20 of some of the best songs, both old and new school, to help you enjoy these upcoming hot days and warm nights.

“Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince: For all of you born after 1995, Will Smith, at one time, had a successful hip-hop career with his BFF DJ Jazzy Jeff. This is one of their most popular and successful songs, garnering a Grammy in 1991.     

“Cruel Summer” by Bananarama: Technically, no summer should be cruel. Or without a loved one. Or without this song.

“Alejandro” by Lady Gaga: The name “Alejandro” reminds us of Mexico. Mexico reminds us of heat. Heat reminds us of summer. So, there it is.

“Hot Fun in the Summertime” by Sly and the Family Stone: Originally released in 1969, this R&B classic makes those long, lazy, hot summer days worthwhile.

“Calabria 2007” by Enur feat. Natasja: Pretty sure most readers are Googling this reggae/house music genius of song right about now. Most will probably remember it from a Target commercial circa 2008, but it also made it to No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Airplay charts.

“I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz: Don’t you feel like going on a Jamaican excursion every time you hear this? Since many of us can’t actually afford a trip to Jamaica, putting this on our iPods will suffice. Sort of.

“Summer Breeze” by Seals & Crofts: Whether you prefer this version or The Isely Brothers’ 1974 rendition, this soft rock hit will make you feel fine.

“Seven Days in Sunny June” by Jamiroquai: The British acid jazz/funk band is so much more than their most popular U.S. hit – 1997’s “Virtual Insanity.” And “Seven Days” exemplifies just that. Moreover, it’s OK to listen to this track beyond just seven days in sunny June.

“Car Wash” by Rose Royce: Yes, it is super cheesy to play this track while washing your car. But it’s totally fine to play it at any other time during the summer. Or in any other season, thankyouverymuch.
“Summer Girls” by LFO: If you like girls who wear Abercrombie & Fitch, and/or if Chinese food makes you sick, then this 1999 hit by one-hit wonder LFO is right up your alley.
“Summertime” by Billie Holiday: Every good summer playlist needs at least one good jazz track, and Holiday’s haunting rendition of George Gershwin’s aria from the opera “Porgy and Bess” is the perfect fit.
“My Boo” by Ghosttown DJs: The video for this 1996 dance track takes place during a pool party, which automatically screams, “Summer!” And, if you’re single September through May, you should at least be entitled to a boo June through August. Seriously.
“Imma Be” by The Black Eyed Peas: “Imma Be” has absolutely nothing to do with summer. But it sounds oh so good playing in your car with windows down and the sunroof open. Can’t do that in 30-degree weather.