If you are anything like me, you are so ready for spring. Here in Texas, we are on a roller coaster of up and down weather- one day it’s beautiful, and the next it’s a downpour or worse. I have relatives in Illinois and Minnesota who are digging out of inches of snow, while others in Florida keep sending pictures of the palm trees saying, “WHY are you not here yet?”
Spring Equinox was March 20, Easter is April 5, and in order to celebrate spring and everything wonderful that comes with it, I’ve pulled together a playlist of songs that remind me of spring. So shrug on the headphones, turn up the volume, and take inspiration from the music.
Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In- The 5th Dimension
Daydream Believer- Lovin’ Spoonful
Grazin in the Grass- Hugh Masakela
Beautiful Day- U2
All Star- Smash Mouth
New attitude- Patti LaBelle
Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles
A Beautiful Morning- The Rascals
A Lover’s Concerto- The Toys
Their Hearts Were Full of Spring- The Beach Boys
Saturday in the Park- Chicago
Lazy Day- Spanky and our Gang
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)- Harper’s Bizarre (cover)
Brand New Day- Van Morrison
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head- BJ Thomas
I Can See Clearly Now- Johnny Nash
Laughter in the Rain- Neil Sedaka
Three Little Birds- Bob Marley
Lovely Day- Bill Withers
Blister in the sun- Violent Femmes
Alright- Supergrass
Age of Consent- New Order
Fantasy- Mariah Carey
Lust for Life- Girls
Mr. Blue Sky- Eletric Light Orchestra
It Might as Well Be Spring- Shirley Bassey
Their Hearts Were Full of Spring- The Lettermen
Spring is Here- Nina Simone
Paris in the Spring- Dave Pell Octet
Steal My Sunshine- Len
If She Wants Me- Bell and Sebastian
Beach House- Ten Mile Stereo
Happy- Best Coast
Wishin’ and Hopin’- Duty Springfield
Let Forever Be- Chemical Brothers
The Verve- Bitter Sweet Symphony
Good Morning Starshine- Oliver
Windfall- Son Volt