8. "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (Jimmy Buffett)
A former health nut is plagued by visions of the world's most perfect food: the American cheeseburger. He abandons his diet of sunflower seeds, carrot juice, and Bulgar wheat, returning to the life of a cheerful, beer-gutted carnivore. Sailors are casually insulted as well.
Evidence that it might be a summer jam: the cheeseburger is a staple of any summer cook-out; Jimmy Buffett is known for singing about all manner of summery shit.
Summer Jam?: If you are drunk, high or in a cheeseburger-coma, yes. Sober, jonesin' or hungry: no.
9. "Fantastic Voyage" (Coolio)
Coolio raps about his desire to live in a neighborhood where his kids aren't always getting shot at by gang members. He also does not care for snitches.
Evidence that it might be a summer jam: the video contains all sorts of summer imagery: porch sitting, convertible cars, ample-buttocks-sporting young ladies in revealing swimsuits, beach balls, and a magical pimp.
Summer Jam: It certainly is funky enough, but the lyrics don't create much of a summer mood. I'm gonna say no.
10. "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" (Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett)
When he's not recording albums and touring the country, Alan Jackson apparently works a soul-crushing desk job in a dreary office. He decides to duck out early one day, explaining that it must be 5:00 PM--the traditional conclusion of the American work day--somewhere.
Evidence that it might be a summer jam: events in the song take place in the month of July; multiple hurricane cocktails are requested; Jimmy Buffett is involved.
Summer Jam?: Yes. I want to hang out at the seaside bar featured in this video so bad, you know, unless it's a set.
