Thursday, August 25, 2011

Summer Jam...Or Is It???

15. "California Girls" (David Lee Roth)





David Lee Roth loves women no matter where they're from, however, he wishes they all could reside in California, as it would make them easier to snort drugs off of and listlessly hump.



Evidence that it might be a summer jam: the video is crammed full of bikini-clad hotties; Diamond Dave's shredded jeans (from 0:41-0:47) are the perfect pants for those balmy summer nights on the beach.



Summer Jam?: Begrudgingly, I must say yes. Dammit.



16. "Hot in Herre" (Nelly)





It's getting a little too hot for Nelly and his friends, so they're just gonna pop their shirts off. Is that all right? You're not gonna be all uptight about it, are you? I hope not, because they're probably gonna be removing their...oops, there go the pants.



Evidence that it might be a summer jam: it's hot; people are wearing very little clothing.



Summer Jam?: "Hot in Herre" seems like a summer party must. I'm-a say yeah.



17. "Holiday" (Weezer)





Another classic Weezer joint from the Blue Album. This time Rivers and Co. are going on vacation.



Evidence that it might be a summer jam: people often go on elaborate vacations during the summer months--they pack bags, visit "strange and distant" lands, send postcards...everything Rivers sings about; Jack Kerouac's On The Road, a book I read one summer during high school, is referenced.



Summer Jam?: Yes.



18. "Summer Nights" (from Grease)





Sandy and Danny sing/tell their goofy friends about the summer romance they shared. Their takes are decidedly different.



Evidence that it might be a summer jam: the word "summer" in the title; the description of a seaside romance; at one point, Danny and Sandy were both swimming, a popular summertime activity.



Summer Jam?: I don't know if "jam" is the right word. It is definitely a summer "song," but not a summer "jam." So, no. "Summer Nights" is not a summer jam.