This week Jim Adams has prompted us with Seasons – Spring/Summer/Fall and Winter – for Song Lyric Sunday. I just love memorable intros and the song I chose this week does not disappoint. Summer in the City by The Lovin’ Spoonful from 1966. John Sebastian’s voice sounds so sweet. I hope you enjoy it!
Lyrics
Summer In The City
The Lovin' Spoonful
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
Songwriters: John Sebastian / Mark Sebastian / Steve Boone
Summer in the City lyrics Β© Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs,
BMG Rights Management, Carlin America Inc
I looooooooove this song! I loved since I was little when my mom and dad played oldies in the car.
Iβm so happy you have great memories of this song! ππ
Great song choice.
Thanks Fandango π
They had some really great songs, and this is one of them. This reminds me of the time right before I went into 10th grade of high school. My friend and I went around singing this one all the time. π
Yes this was a big one for me in high school too! Ahhh the memories πβ€οΈ
Yes that was a big one for me too in high school. Happy memories ππ
I love John Sebastian’s voice also. Another wonderful enlivening tune for summer. YAY!
I agree! Thanks Lisa ππ
Good choice. I remember this one well.
I love it ππ
Awesome Christine. I have listened to this song hundreds of times, but this is the first time that I ever watched the video, so cool.
Yes it was su h a great song and good to see them like that π
The best! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jilly π