[patriot08]

One of the prettiest ‘Summer’ songs of all time:
(Theme from Summer of ‘42)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM8ZUyEWWcs

[Fiji Hill]

An actual hit song from the summer of '42:

Sleepy Lagoon--Harry James & His Orchestra

[paterfamilias]

Thanks to all for your suggestions, and especially to those who included links.

Allowing for my personal taste, I have added many of your suggestions to my list.

We’ll do this again next year.