Dive Into the 100 Songs of Summer Countdown

As we kick off the unofficial start to summer in the Hamptons, it’s all about the sand, the surf, the sunshine and the songs that give us a soundtrack for the most sensational of seasons. From those unforgettable tunes about summer to others that simply evoke memories of summers past, we’re counting down the Top 100 Summer Songs of all time.

From now through Labor Day, every day brings a new song, and a new chance for you to let us know who you think should make the cut. Classic stars and one-hit wonders alike will show up on our list, and by the time we get to Labor Day Weekend, we’re sure that at least a few songs from the next few months will gain musical immortality. You ready to dive in?

Hamptons Song of Summer #100

“Summertime” by Billy Stewart

As if the title alone doesn’t say it all, the first words set the tone not just for the tune but for the glory of the season: “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” More artists have covered this song from Porgy and Bess than there are beach umbrellas on a July 4th weekend on the East End, but Stewart made it his own with the unmistakable scat stylings that have kept it rat-a-tat-tatting since 1966.