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This program originally posted on June 02, 2003.



From June 02, 2003:

Summer Music 2003

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Listen to All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talk with several NPR music critics about the music that makes them think of summer. You can hear the interview with song excerpts by clicking one of the "audio only" links above, or play full versions of the featured tracks by themselves with the links below.

See the list of songs listeners picked to celebrate summer.

songs featured in this episode



Tribalistas

CD: Tribalistas
Song: "Ja Sei Namorar"
Label: Blue Note

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See the Tribalistas slideshow from All Songs Considered Episode 37


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Macy Gray

CD: The Trouble With Being Myself
Song: "When I See You"
Label: Sony

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Shuggie Otis

CD: Inspiration Information
Song: "Strawberry Letter 23"
Label: Luka Bop

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Sly and the Family Stone

CD: The Essential Sly and the Family Stone
Song: "Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself"
Label: Sony

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Kid Rock with Sheryl Crow

CD: Cocky
Song: "Picture"
Label: Atlantic

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The Ramones

CD: Rocket to Russia
Song: "Rockaway Beach"
Label: Rhino Records

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Grandaddy

CD: Sumday
Song: "Now It's On"
Label: V2/BMG

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Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks

CD: Pig Lib
Song: "(Do Not Feed) The Oyster"
Label: Matador Records

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Jane's Addiction

CD: Nothing's Shocking
Song: "Summertime Rolls"
Label: Sony

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Soul II Soul

CD: Club Classics Vol. 1
Song: "Back To Life"
Label: Virgin

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