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14 Songs To Soundtrack Your Sweltering Summer Days In The City


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Jen Carlson

Published Jun 9, 2011

Modified Jun 27, 2011


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Were all the great summer songs written decades ago? Click back for what's a mostly nostalgic sonic step into the sweltering season—with songs from The Drifters, Dolly Parton, the B-52's, and yes, The Fresh Prince.To get you warmed up, here's a bonus track from Grandmaster Flash (the original video for "The Message" features a hot New York City):Grandmaster flash -the message by papafonk
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Published Jun 9, 2011

Modified Jun 27, 2011


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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.

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