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As the days grow longer and the scent of barbecue fills the air, summer settles in\u2014and with it comes a soundtrack that stirs nostalgia and national pride. At the Recorded Sound Archives at FAU, our vintage recordings tell the story of American summers past: patriotic marches, carefree swing tunes, and songs that once drifted from radios on porches and park benches across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following our Memorial Day Tribute<\/a><\/strong>, we invite you to take a deeper dive into the sounds that shaped American summers between the 1920s and 1950s. This curated collection celebrates everything from sunny strolls to star-spangled joyrides. Whether you\u2019re planning a backyard cookout or simply daydreaming of summers gone by, let these voices and melodies carry you back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shellac & Sunshine: Vintage Sounds of Summer Playlist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. “He Took her for a Sleigh Ride (In the Good Old Summertime)<\/a><\/strong>” \u2013 Billy Murray (1941)
    A sentimental favorite that became a summertime standard, capturing the simple joys of warm weather and sweet romance with a twist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. “Stars and Stripes Forever<\/a><\/strong>” \u2013 Sousa\u2019s Band (1926)
    No American summer celebration is complete without this patriotic march booming through the air on the Fourth of July.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. “Lazybones<\/a><\/strong>” \u2013 Lee Sims (1933)
    The ultimate anthem of taking it slow\u2014perfect for a summer afternoon nap in the shade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. “On the Sunny Side of the Street<\/a><\/strong>” \u2013 Tommy Dorsey Orchestra & The Sentimentalists (1944)
    This swing-era classic radiates optimism and charm, a feel-good favorite of the World War II generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. “Don\u2019t Fence Me In<\/strong><\/a>” \u2013 Roy Rogers (1952)
    With wide open skies and freedom in the lyrics, this cowboy-tinged tune feels like a musical road trip across the American West.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. “America the Beautiful<\/a><\/strong>” \u2013 Bob Emery’s Choir & Ted Eddy and Orchestra (1951)
    A stirring rendition of the American landscape, filled with rich harmonies and national pride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. “Take Me Out to the Ball Game<\/a><\/strong>” \u2013 Phil Davis and Band (1950s)
    An early recording of a timeless tradition\u2014baseball, peanuts, and summer nights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. “By the Light of the Silvery Moon<\/strong><\/a>” \u2013 Dennis Day (1947)
    Whimsical and romantic, this song reflects moonlit summer evenings filled with hope and harmony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. “You Are My Sunshine<\/a><\/strong>” \u2013 Gene Autry (1941)
    Country warmth and heartfelt lyrics made this a favorite for decades, echoing through picnic fields and porch swings alike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. “Summertime<\/a><\/strong>” \u2013 Billie Holiday and her Orchestra; Artie Shaw; Bunny Berigan; Cozy Cole; Joe Bushkin (1987)
    A sultry, haunting classic that evokes the season\u2019s slower rhythms and deeper emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    All recordings featured in this playlist are part of the extensive vintage collections at the Recorded Sound Archives, where summer is always just a needle drop away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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