12 Songs You Need to Play at Your Next BBQ

Contributed PhotoKickstart your entertaining with the perfect summer playlist!

Whether you're throwing the perfect summer party, getting a summer project done or just lounging by the pool, the perfect playlist makes summer even sweeter. We've all got favorite songs from this summer's top hits - and from summers past. But here's a list of some songs to get your summer entertaining playlist started: Check them out after the break!

(If you're not sure about how to make an iTunes playlist - it's easy! Check out the simple directions.)

Here are some sounds, old and new, that you might like!


Contributed Photo"Here Comes the Sun"
The Beatles
It's hard to have a summer playlist without this amazing, perfect song. Of course, it's easier to buy the full Abbey Road CD, but if you don't want to, you can download it from iTunes.















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Phoenix"Everything is Everything"
Phoenix
You've probably heard all the great tracks from their Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix album, but this album is just as great. Start with "Everything is Everything" and its laid-back cool.
Download the MP3 here












Bananarama"Cruel Summer"
Bananarama
My husband remembers listening to this song when he drove off to his freshman year in college .. but it's a summer classic.
Download the MP3 here














Beastie Boys"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win"
Beastie Boys feat Santigold
There are those in my family who love the Beasties, but we all agree that this track with Santigold is amazing and uplifting. (And RIP MCA.)
Download the MP3 here















Little Boots"Symmetry"
Little Boots
The whole Little Boots "Hands" album is great -- and she's working on a new one -- but this duet with Phil Oakey form the Human League is a lost classic. Trust me.
Download the MP3 here













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Marvin Gaye"Ain't That Peculiar"
Marvin Gaye
There's something about Motown that says summer -- and Marvin Gaye is just amazing.
Download the MP3 here

















Fitz and the Tantrums"L. O. V."
Fitz and the Tantrums
If you like the sounds of classic soul, you'll love the update this great band brings.
Download the MP3 here
















Mark Ronson"Bang Bang Bang"
Mark Ronson feat Q-Tip and MNDR
This is a really fun song ... and my favorite part is the last 30 seconds! "Un, deux, trois ..."
Download the MP3 here















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Foster the People"Call It What You Want"
Foster The People
Foster the People are everywhere, it seems, but this song is one of my favorites and I don't hear it as much as the others!
Download the MP3 here















Santigold"Go!"
Santigold feat. Karen O
We really enjoyed Santigold's first album, and her second is fun, too. On the opening track, with Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, she gets your blood pumping!
Download the MP3 here












The Beach Boys"Good Vibrations"
The Beach Boys
Let's face it -- there is no song as distinctive as this, and no summer entertaining playlist is complete without the Beach Boys!
Download the MP3 here











What's your favorite summer song? Leave it in the comments - we'd love to know!


- By Jennifer Hadfield
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