Summer Party Mix

Since Summer is coming to a close I have been transitioning to my winter music. I do this unconsciously every couple of months. I find myself only listening to certain things at certain times of the year. In my head my summer playlist looks like this: A large back deck, Tiki torches, cold beer and a lot of people talking. Kind of like the final scene in a teen drama when everything turns out alright. So, if I were to put together a playlist for that party these would be the songs on that list.

Ryan Adams- Gold- New York, New York
This has been a summer stand by for years. When May 1st roles around I bust out this album, it sounds the best with the windows down and the temp at least 90 degrees.

Avett Bros- Kick Drum Heart
Any song that you can clap along to screams summer. As an added bonus a great use of a simile.

Counting Crows - Accidentally In Love
All parties have an undefined sense of discovery. Who knows what lies ahead for that single boy and girl?

Outkast- Southernplayalisticcadillacmusic
This song should play as the sun is going down. Right at dusk. It will do wonders to your party.

Beastie Boys- So Whatcha Want
Play this song when you as the host or hostess want to play some Twister or Pin the Tail on the Donkey and no one will be able to say no.

Huey Lewis and the News- I Want a new Drug
If the party is lagging this is a good conversation starting song. For Example; “If you were to have a new drug what would it be?”

Jay-Z - Lucifer
Jay-Z’s rhymes, Kanye West’s Production, you really don’t need anything else.

White Stripes - Hotel Yorba
With themes like love and marriage a great addition for all those afraid to take the next step couples.
A Tribe Called Quest- Jazz
If possible this song should always follow the Outkast song. When planning the perfect party mix it always about flow. The Tribe created flow.

The Black Keys - 10 a.m. Automatic
Rule number one for a good party: People have to be there. 10 A.M. automatic will keep them there until wee hours.

What would your Summer party mix Look Like?