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Summer Jam

Date: Jun 25 2021

Themes: Music, Weather

Grammar: Be Able To

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What makes a perfect summer jam? It has to be a catchy, upbeat song. It should have the feeling of a carefree, sun-filled day. It should make you want to dance. And you’ll know it’s the hit of the summer when you can’t help but hear it every time you turn on your radio.

So what is this summer’s big hit? Is it “Alejandro” by Lady Gaga? Katy Perry’s “California Gurls”? Hear Jason and Devan’s nominees for this year’s song of the summer. Then add your own.

Dialog

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Jason

Devan

Jason: Well, it’s officially summer.

Devan: It is. I’m packing up all my sweaters and jackets and putting away all my depressing, sad music and busting out the pop records.

Jason: Yeah. Do you know what the song of the summer is going to be?

Devan: There’s a few songs that so far have a lot of potential to be good summer songs, but I don’t know if they’re going to be the summer song.

Jason: What was last year’s for you?

Devan: Oh man, I can’t even remember that far back. Do you remember?

Jason: LCD Soundsystem.

Devan: Oh yeah, “All My Friends,” that was definitely the jam of the summer. But it’s always gotta be something that’s upbeat, you know, that creates like a happy mood when you listen to it, because in the winter you spend all winter being cold and gloomy and listening to some sad Elliott Smith or something, but once the weather gets warm I need something that I can just like kick back and kinda like listen to and…

Jason: Yeah, it’s a balance, the summery song, because you need to be able to kick back to it, but you also need to be able to be energized by it and want to go ride your bike and play sports outdoors and stuff like that.

Devan: Yeah, it’s gotta have a positive mood, for sure.

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Discussion

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Now that it is summer, Jason and Devan are ready for some summer tunes. Songs of the summer are usually upbeat and catchy. They put you in a happy mood and make you feel both energized and relaxed.

Neither Jason nor Devan is sure what this year’s big summer hit is. Jason thinks that last year’s summer jam was “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem. Devan agrees that that was a perfect summer song.

What do you think the song of the summer is this year? Do you prefer listening to catchy, upbeat songs or sad songs?

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your sunnybabe

Germany

For me it's "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan… :)

Mostafa5

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

upbeat songs makes me full of energy but its not suitable for bed time ;) at the bed time "kick back and relax" :)

why not ?!

Saudi Arabia

hummm, I liked Dirty Dancer by Enrique Iglesias & usher .. I prefer to listen to whatever my mood chooses. So, it depends on my mood & I'm a MooDy person.

Mostly, I like catchy songs on parties & when I'm settin' with my friends. But sometimes, I hear these songs alone & dance. ^_

Velo, although I didn't understand anything, but I liked your song.

thx 2 sharing ..

Nadenka

Ukraine

I think it depends on your mood. BTW every jam after listening to it hundreds times becomes:(((bad

rosendo

Mexico

i think that this summer jam will be “Alejandro” by lady gaga , this "girl" is growing up like spum.

saludos,

velo

Germany

LCD Soundsystem – "All My Friends" , A really catchy disco song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2V_ZT-nyOs

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There's another summer jam in our country, It called ''Summer Hot'', You don't need to understand what the lyrics is about, Just enjoy the beat and sound of piano! This song was made by ''Tizzy Bac'' which is an alternative, Indie music band in Taiwan. Hope you like it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANB1jXOMdT4