Here Comes Summer
Jerry Keller
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Here comes summer School is out, oh, happy day Here comes summer I'm gonna grab my girl and run away Here comes summer We'll go swimmin' every day And let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home Well, school's not so bad but summer's better It gives me more time to see my girl Walks through the park 'neath the shiny moon When we kiss, she makes my flattop curl It's summer I feel her lips so close to mine Here comes summer When we meet our hearts entwine It's the greatest Let's have summer all the time Oh, let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home Here comes summer (here comes summer) Almost June the sun is bright Here comes summer (here comes summer) Drive-in movies every night (Double features) double features Lots more time to hold her tight So let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home Well, I've a long to hold my girl beside me Sit by the lake 'til one or two Go for a drive in the summer moonlight Dream of a love, the whole night through It's summer She'll be with me every day Here comes summer Meet the gang at Joe's Cafe If she's willing We'll go steady right away Oh, let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home (Oh, let the sun shine bright) Here comes summer time at last!
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Written by: Jerry Paul Keller
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14 facts about this song
Artist Information"Here Comes Summer" was sung by Jerry Keller, a popular American pop singer and songwriter during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Release DateJerry Keller released the hit single "Here Comes Summer" in 1960.
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Chart Performance"Here Comes Summer" was a big hit in the United Kingdom where it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
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Writing CreditJerry Keller wrote "Here Comes Summer" himself.
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FameEven though Jerry had several singles throughout his career, he is predominantly known for his success with "Here Comes Summer."
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Cover VersionThe song "Here Comes Summer" was covered by British band The Dave Clark Five in 1970.
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Film Appearance"Here Comes Summer" was also featured in the 1978 film "American Graffiti."
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SignificanceThis song was especially popular among teenagers in the 60s, and evoked a sentiment of romance and carefree summer fun which still resonates with listeners today.
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Genre"Here Comes Summer" falls under the genre of pop music, it was a leading soundtrack for the summer season amongst various radio stations.
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CareerBefore his solo success with "Here Comes Summer", Jerry Keller was part of a vocal group and also sang backup for other musicians.
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RetirementAlthough Jerry Keller retired from performing in the late 1960s, he continued to write songs for other singers and also did voice-over work for television commercials.
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DeathJerry Keller passed away in 2019 at the age of 85, leaving "Here Comes Summer" as his notable legacy in music history.
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RecognitionAs recent as 2013, "Here Comes Summer" was listed by UK's Daily Telegraph as one of the 100 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Running TimeAlthough "Here Comes Summer" is a short song with a duration of just 2 minutes and 07 seconds, its impact and popularity outlived its brief runtime.
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