Sun, Sun, Sun: Another Summer Mix (by Ellie)

Continuing this week’s theme of creating a soundtrack for your summer, here are eleven more tracks that celebrate long sunny days, warm breezy nights, and all the fun in between. From the ultimate guilty pleasure “5 Years Time” by Noah and the Whale (think Wes Anderson meets ABBA), to the gorgeous hymn “I’ll Fly Away” (from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack), to the mellow jazz of Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’65’s “So Nice”, these songs are best served with a scoop of gelato and an ice-cold lemonade. Also included are classic favorites like Scott McKenzie’s “San Francisco”, new favorites like Coldplay’s “Strawberry Swing”, retro-inspired songs like “Phantom Limb” by The Shins, and global-inspired songs like “A-Punk” by Vampire Weekend. So pull up a lawn chair, dip your toes into the wading pool, and turn up the stereo.

1. Noah and the Whale – 5 Years Time
2. Coldplay – Strawberry Swing
3. Scott McKenzie – San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers In Your Hair)
4. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’65 – So Nice (Summer Samba)
   
5. Eels – Fresh Feeling
6. Polyphonic Spree –Section 22: Running Away
7. Vampire Weekend – A-Punk
8. The Shins – Phantom Limb
9. Santigold – Lights Out
10. Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch – I’ll Fly Away
11. The Broken West – Down in the Valley