10 classic summer songs to get you in the mood for a heatwave

We may be coming to the end of summer now that we're almost halfway through August (if you can believe that!) - but with a heatwave reportedly on the way to sweep across the country, there's no better time to get into a sunny mood with these summery songs!

We've pulled together some of our favourite sunny songs with a hot theme, so sit back, relax and enjoy our summer playlist below!

Madonna – 'Holiday'

'One day to come together, to release the pressure. We need a holiday!'

There's nothing like a touch of Madge to get you in a summery mood! Holiday was the third single from Madonna's debut album 'Madonna' (1983).

WATCH: Madonna - 'Holiday' (Live from Solid Gold 1984)

Martha & The Vandellas - 'Heat Wave'

'I got a heat waaaaaaaave!'

This is such a feel-good song! 'Heat Wave' was released way back in 1963... Who would believe it?

LISTEN: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas ~ 'Heat Wave' (1963)

The Beatles - 'Here Comes The Sun'

'Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting.'

'Here Comes The Sun' is such a timeless summery classic. Released by The Beatles in 1969, the song has been officially covered over eight times since then!

WATCH: The Beatles - 'Here Comes The Sun' (2019 Mix)

Bananarama - 'Cruel Summer'

'It's too hot to handle!'

Bananarama's sassy dance moves are so on point in this video. The funky dance beat makes this track an absolute summer staple!

WATCH: Bananarama - 'Cruel Summer' (Official Video)

Bob Marley - 'Sun Is Shining'

'Sun is shining, the weather is sweet now.'

What could be better than a bit of classic reggae to get you feeling all relaxed and sunny. Sun Is Shining was released in 1978 from the album 'Kaya'.

WATCH: 'Sun Is Shining' (1995) - Bob Marley & The Wailers

Bryan Adams - 'Summer of '69'

'Those were the best days of my life!'

Bryan Adams' 'Summer of '69' is such an upbeat, fun summer track! Great for having a boogie after the BBQ is over.

WATCH: Bryan Adam - 'Summer of '69' (Official Music Video)

Olivia Newton-John - 'Summer Nights'

'Summer sun, something's begun, but oh oh the summer nights!'

Thooooose suu-uummerr, naaaaahaaaiiights! Need we say any more?!

WATCH: Grease - 'Summer Nights'

Donna Summer - 'Hot Stuff'

'Lookin' for some hot stuff, baby this evenin'!'

In keeping with the summer theme, but with some added sass from Donna Summer.

LISTEN: Donna Summer - 'Hot Stuff'

Don Henley - 'The Boys Of Summer'

'I can see you, your brown skin shining in the sun...'

It's upbeat, it's feel-good, it's emotional... It's a perfect summer tune!

LISTEN: Don Henley - 'The Boys of Summer'

a-ha - 'The Sun Always Shines On TV'

'Believe me, the sun always shines on TV...'

Morten Harket's funky high vocals and that build from 0:56 make this our Number 1 summer track!

WATCH: a-ha - 'The Sun Always Shines on T.V.' (Official Video)

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