The Ultimate Summer Playlist Continues: 10 More Reader Favorites

Summer isn't over yet, and neither is Patch's Ultimate Summer Playlist.

After sharing the first 10 songs Patch readers love, we asked you to keep the recommendations coming. You delivered, with picks spanning decades and genres, from breezy road-trip classics to songs that bring readers right back to summers gone by.

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Think we're still missing one? Tell us your favorite summer song here and help us keep building the ultimate soundtrack to the season.

You can also listen along as we add reader recommendations to Patch's Ultimate Summer Playlist on Spotify.

Here are 10 more songs Patch readers say belong on your summer playlist.

Some responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

1. "Summer" by War

"War's 'Summer' celebrates the simple joys of urban neighborhood life, from kids playing in the streets to friends gathering in the park. It captures the warmth, community and carefree spirit that make city summers memorable."

— Nick of Narrowsburg, NY

"It takes you back to all the memories of growing up on a hot summer day — the beach, Atlantic City, car windows rolled down, your favorite songs playing, outdoor concerts."

— Roy E. of Willow Grove, PA

2. "Summer Wind" by Frank Sinatra

"Makes you feel like you are on a beach."

— Anne of East Haven, CT

"The words jaunty and intimacy may sound mutually exclusive, but Sinatra pulls it off beautifully in this classic summer song."

— Greg Weber of Maple Shade, NJ

3. "Ventura Highway" by America

"Makes me think of driving to vacation destinations."

— Gregg of Grayslake, IL

"California, summer and freedom."

— Kim of Tuckerton, NJ

4. "Heat Wave" by Linda Ronstadt

"Upbeat and nostalgic."

— Cathy of Crofton, MD

5. "Steal My Sunshine" by Len

"It has such a contagious hook!"

— Nancy of Long Branch, NJ

6. "Under the Boardwalk" by The Drifters

"Being a Jersey girl, it brings back walks, seaside amusement parks and a blanket with friends on the beach after hours."

— Joan of San Ramon, CA

7. "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves

"The song is upbeat."

— Missy of New Richmond, WI

8. "Saturday in the Park" by Chicago

"I always loved the freewheeling style of this song and the images of summer it evokes. The freedom of a sunny day at the park, the sights and sounds of people being together."

— Susan Bruno of Aston, PA

9. "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett

"It's the ultimate beach-drink summer song that can get any crowd — whether it's at the beach, a family reunion, summer vacation or a baseball game — singing along."

— Gina of Foley, AL

10. "California Girls" by The Beach Boys

"Light feeling, summer at its best."

— John Tortelli of Arlington, MA

What's Your Ultimate Summer Song?

We're keeping Patch's Ultimate Summer Playlist growing all season long. Submit your favorite summer song here and tell us why it belongs on the list.

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