Summer in the City
The Lovin' Spoonful
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Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been down, isn't it a pity Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city All around, people looking half dead Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head But at night it's a different world Go out and find a girl Come-on come-on and dance all night Despite the heat it'll be alright And babe, don't you know it's a pity That the days can't be like the nights In the summer, in the city In the summer, in the city Cool town, evening in the city Dressing so fine and looking so pretty Cool cat, looking for a kitty Gonna look in every corner of the city Till I'm wheezing like a bus stop Running up the stairs, gonna meet you on the rooftop But at night it's a different world Go out and find a girl Come-on come-on and dance all night Despite the heat it'll be alright And babe, don't you know it's a pity That the days can't be like the nights In the summer, in the city In the summer, in the city Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been down, isn't it a pity Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city All around, people looking half dead Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head But at night it's a different world Go out and find a girl Come-on come-on and dance all night Despite the heat it'll be alright And babe, don't you know it's a pity That the days can't be like the nights In the summer, in the city In the summer, in the city
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Written by: Steve Boone, John Benson Sebastian, Mark Douglas Sebastian
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Summer in the City" was released by The Lovin' Spoonful in July 1966. It became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Song WritingJohn Sebastian, who was the lead vocalist of The Lovin' Spoonful, co-wrote "Summer in the City" with his brother, Mark Sebastian, and fellow band member Zal Yanovsky.
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Unusual InstrumentationOne of the song's most distinctive features is its bridge, which incorporates jackhammer sound effects to mimic the noise of a bustling city in the summertime.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999, a special Grammy award that honors recordings that are at least 25 years old and have "qualitative or historical significance."
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Cover VersionsMany artists have recorded covers of "Summer in the City," including The Turtles, Styx, Quincy Jones, and The Who.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song has been featured in several movie soundtracks, such as "Die Hard With a Vengeance" and "The Sandlot" and popular television shows like "Lost" and "The Simpsons."
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Chart SuccessBesides topping the charts in the U.S, "Summer in the City" also did well internationally, reaching number eight in the United Kingdom.
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Time SignatureUnlike many popular songs that are written in common time or 4/4, "Summer in the City" has a time signature of 5/4.
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LegacyIn 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Summer in the City" at number 401 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Unique FeaturesThe song is also known for its abrupt changes in rhythm and melody, a stylistic choice that helped it stand out from other popular songs of its time.
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