Patch Readers Have Spoken: This Is The Ultimate Song Of Summer

Summer may be winding down, but before we trade beach days and backyard barbecues for everything fall, there's one important piece of business left: naming Patch readers' ultimate song of summer.

All season long, readers from across the country have shared the songs that put them in a summer state of mind. The recommendations spanned decades and genres, but one classic came up more than any other.

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And the winner is ...

"Summer in the City" by The Lovin' Spoonful

Some responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

"It says everything about a NY summer."

— Liz of New York, NY

"It was played a lot when I was young. And it talks about how hot it is during the day but how great it is at night in the summer!"

— Laurey Olson of Oak Lawn, IL

"Perfect tune and lyrics. I took a course at Drexel in the summer this song was a hit."

— John Bowen of Newtown Square, PA

"Reminds me of my fun teen years when we lived in a beach town."

— Peggy Caraba of Temecula, CA

Rounding Out The Top 10

"Summer in the City" wasn't the only song readers couldn't get enough of. Rounding out Patch readers' summer favorites were:

2. "Summer Breeze" by Seals & Crofts

3. "The Boys of Summer" by Don Henley

4. "Under the Boardwalk" by The Drifters

5. "Summer Wind" by Frank Sinatra

6. "Summer" by War

7. "Hot Fun in the Summertime" by Sly and the Family Stone

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

9. "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett

10. "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry

Thanks to everyone who helped us build Patch's Ultimate Summer Playlist this year. Summer may be ending, but there's no reason to retire the soundtrack just yet.

Keep the summer vibes going with Patch's Ultimate Summer Playlist on Spotify.

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