HERC never realized just how long 100 days are until he accepted the challenge to post for 100 consecutive days. While it may no big deal to full-time, one post or more a day bloggers like John Book or Martin Maenza, it was a difficult and ultimately rewarding challenge for HERC. He lost weight, he improved his writing discipline and he grew his loyal readership. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, read, commented, guest posted(!!!) and encouraged HERC in this undertaking. He couldn't and wouldn't have done it without you. Below is a listing of all 100 Songs Of Summer posts and remember they are not ranked in any order other than the order they were drawn out of a hat - click on any number from 100 to 1 to be taken to that post. Or hit the 100 Songs Spotify playlist after the listing. (In a mysterious turn of events, #86 is no longer available on Spotify despite being available when post was written back in early June. And #69 was never in Spotify's library.)
Fun Facts about HERC's Summer In Stereo:
- Songs with "summer" in their title: Six
- The oldest song: #99 (1960)
- The most recent song: #46 (2014)
- Average year of all songs: 1983
- Year with most songs: 1982 (8)
- Decade with most songs: The Seventies (34)
- Artist(s) with most songs: Paul McCartney incl. Wings (3) and Prince (3)
Years with no song: 1961, 1965, 1993-1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007-2008, 2010-2012
100 | Theme From Jaws - John Williams | 1975 |
99 | Walk Don't Run - Ventures | 1960 |
98 | Under The Boardwalk - Drifters | 1964 |
97 | Your Love - Outfield | 1986 |
96 | Heat Wave - Linda Ronstadt | 1975 |
95 | Crazy In Love - Beyonce | 2003 |
94 | Walkin' On The Sun - Smash Mouth | 1997 |
93 | Holiday - Madonna | 1983 |
92 | Hot Stuff - Donna Summer | 1979 |
91 | Boondocks - Little Big Town | 2005 |
90 | Stay With Me - Faces | 1971 |
89 | Lovers Who Wander - Dion | 1962 |
88 | Mo Money Mo Problems - Notorious B.I.G. | 1997 |
87 | Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers | 1976 |
86 | U Got The Look (Long Look) - Prince | 1987 |
85 | Spill The Wine - War | 1970 |
84 | Lotta Love - Nicolette Larson | 1978 |
83 | Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder | 1974 |
82 | My Love - Paul McCartney | 1973 |
81 | How Bizarre - OMC | 1997 |
80 | Three Little Birds - Bob Marley | 1977 |
79 | Remember (Walkin' In The Sand) - Shangri Las | 1964 |
78 | Such Great Heights - Postal Service | 2003 |
77 | Hotel California - Gypsy Kings | 1990 |
76 | Summer Madness - Kool & the Gang | 1974 |
75 | Surf City - Jan & Dean | 1963 |
74 | Right On Track - Breakfast Club | 1987 |
73 | This Beat Goes On / Switiching to Glide - The Kings | 1980 |
72 | Same Song - Digital Underground | 1991 |
71 | Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye - Steam | 1969 |
70 | That Lady (Pts. 1 and 2) - The Isley Brothers | 1975 |
69 | This Is The Go-Go's Medley | |
68 | Perfect Way - Scritti Politti | 1985 |
67 | When Doves Cry - Prince | 1984 |
66 | Hella Good - No Doubt | 2002 |
65 | Steal My Sunshine - Len | 1999 |
64 | Miss Me Blind / It's A Miracle - Culture Club | 1984 |
63 | Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers | 2006 |
62 | What You Know - T.I. | 2006 |
61 | Good Vibrations - Beach Boys | 1966 |
60 | Buffalo Stance - Neneh Cherry | 1989 |
59 | Going Back To Cali - LL Cool J | 1988 |
58 | I Wanna Get Next To You - Rose Royce | 1976 |
57 | Smooth - Santana feat. Rob Thomas | 1999 |
56 | Get Lucky (Daft Punk Remix) - Daft Punk | 2013 |
55 | Some Like It Hot - Power Station | 1985 |
54 | Change - John Waite | 1982 |
53 | Summer Breeze (2004 Philip Steir Remix) - Seals & Crofts | 1972 |
52 | Summer - War | 1976 |
51 | The Way You Move - Outkast | 2003 |
50 | Listen To What The Man Said - WIngs | 1975 |
49 | Misirlou - Dick Dale | 1962 |
48 | Love Plus One - Haircut 100 | 1982 |
47 | Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John with Kiki Dee | 1976 |
46 | Fever - Black Keys | 2014 |
45 | Someone Somewhere In Summertime - Simple Minds | 1982 |
44 | Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La La La) - Kool & the Gang | 1982 |
43 | Waterfalls - TLC | 1995 |
42 | Burn For You - INXS | 1984 |
41 | Got To Get You Into My Life - Earth Wind & Fire | 1978 |
40 | Swayin' To The Music (Slow Dancing) - Johnny Rivers | 1977 |
39 | You Dropped A Bomb On Me - Gap Band | 1982 |
38 | Pressure Drop - Toots & the Maytals | 1973 |
37 | Antmusic - Adam & the Ants | 1981 |
36 | Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller Band | 1976 |
35 | I Disappear - Metallica | 2000 |
34 | Rock N Roll Love Letter - Bay City Rollers | 1976 |
33 | Amber - 311 | 2002 |
32 | Faded - SoulDecision | 2000 |
31 | Vivrant Thing - Q-Tip | 1999 |
30 | What Do All The People Know - The Monroes | 1982 |
29 | Grazing In The Grass - Hugh Masekela | 1968 |
28 | That's Not My Name - Ting Tings | 2000 |
27 | Light My Fire - The Doors | 1967 |
26 | More Than A Feeling - Boston | 1976 |
25 | Say It Right - Nelly Furtado | 2006 |
24 | Would I Lie To You - Charles & Eddie | 1992 |
23 | Beach Baby - First Class | 1974 |
22 | Every 1's A Winner - Hot Chocolate | 1978 |
21 | Say Hey (I Love You) - Michael Franti & Spearhead | 2009 |
20 | Draggin' The Line - Tommy James | 1971 |
19 | Get Down Tonight - KC & the Sunshine Band | 1975 |
18 | Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings | 1974 |
17 | Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty | 1989 |
16 | Little Red Corvette - Prince | 1983 |
15 | Grease - Frankie Valli | 1978 |
14 | Don't You Want Me - Human League | 1982 |
13 | Situation - Yaz | 1982 |
12 | Indian Reservation - The Raiders | 1971 |
11 | Summertime Blues - Blue Cheer | 1968 |
10 | Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses | 1987 |
9 | Magic - Olivia Newton-John | 1980 |
8 | Poison - Bell Biv Devoe | 1990 |
7 | Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey | 1978 |
6 | Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young - Fire Inc | 1984 |
5 | The Girl From Impanema - Getz/Gilberto | 1964 |
4 | Guitars, Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam | 1986 |
3 | Children Of The Sun - Billy Thorpe | 1979 |
2 | The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A. - Donna Fargo | 1972 |
1 | Hot Summer Nights - Night | 1979 |
Super Special Thanks
to the soft rock kid
for Stereo In Summer graphics
All good things must come to an end. Enjoyed the ride!
ReplyDeleteHerc, congrats on meeting the challenge. Thanks for the great posts.
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