If you’re feeling down this time of year, you’ll probably want to listen to some Songs About Seasons. Whether you’re a fan of John Denver’s “Summer Forever” or the Future Islands’ “Waiting on You,” these songs will help you get in the right frame of mind.
John Denver’s “Summer Forever”
John Denver was an American country-folk singer and songwriter with over thirty albums in his discography. An artist of uncommon talent, he was a humanitarian and an environmentalist who had a special knack for capturing the everyday issues and emotions of the people he sang about. His music and poetry had an impact on people from all walks of life.
One of Denver’s greatest hits, “Summer Forever” pays tribute to environmental activist and underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau. The song is a hit from his 1975 album Windsong, which deals with his interest in ecology and nature. The song first got airplay when he appeared on a television special featuring Jacques Cousteau. In the special, Denver dived with the crew of the Calypso and shared his music with them.
The video is the biggest music video in Country Music history. It features a slew of CMA Award winners and was the most talked-about topic on Twitter. It quickly climbed the chart at digital music retailers and topped the Country sales chart. This video is a perfect example of the impact of Country music videos.
The summer season has many meanings and has inspired the writing of countless songs. Some use summer as a metaphor for a variety of feelings, including happiness, prosperity, and vacation. Other songs use the season as a metaphor, highlighting a social issue through clever lyrics or music videos.
Future Islands’ “Waiting on You”
Future Islands is a Baltimore band that makes lovelorn synth-pop. Their new video for the track “Seasons (Waiting on You)” is the first single off their upcoming album Singles. The video was directed by Jay Buim, who previously directed videos for Tin Man, Balance, and Grease. The visuals are rich in archetypal American imagery, including prayer circles and cowboys.
Future Islands became famous after appearing on “The Late Show With David Letterman” in 2014. Fans praised the band’s “theatrical” gyrations and static pose. Since then, the band has never looked back. Their album soared up the US charts, and they’ve been welcomed in Europe as well. The band recently appeared on the Jools Holland show.
Future Islands’ “Waiting on Your Love” has been named a best-of-2014 track by many media outlets. The band’s synth-pop style combines elements of post-punk with new wave. The band’s song, “Seasons,” was featured on David Letterman’s show.
“Waiting on You” is a heartfelt anthem about changing relationships and the feelings they create. The song evokes memories of one’s last true love and has a nostalgic ring. The song’s production and melody are fantastic.
Whether you’re dating someone who suffers from seasonal depression or have a partner who suffers from seasonal depression, the lyrics describe the process of waiting for your love to grow. You may try to change your own habits or try to influence theirs, but you’re not sure how to make this work. Your relationship may be stalled, but you can’t give up on it.
Jacques Brel’s “The Seasons in the Sun”
In 1974, Terry Jacks released the song “The Seasons in the Sun” and it went on to become a number-one hit in the United States. The song was inspired by a poem written by French writer Jacques Brel. He wrote the poem as a farewell to his friends before he died. The lyrics describe a dying man reflecting on his life and wishing he could have lived it more fully. Although the song is about loss, the song contains a message of hope.
“The Seasons in the Sun” by Brel is about a dying man. This song is about the pain and grief of a dying man, and the lyrics are very moving. It is a poignant and emotional song, and is considered one of the best songs ever written by a French musician. This song is so affecting and powerful that it has inspired many songs since its release.
Although the song was written in French, the English version is a re-interpretation of the lyrics. Jacques Brel’s original song was written in French, but American poet Rod McKuen translated it into English. The Kingston Trio released the first English version of the song in 1964. Jacks later based his version on this version.
Chad & Jeremy’s “A Summer Song”
“A Summer Song” by Chad & Jeremy is a timeless remembrance of a summer romance. The song features acoustic guitar and dreamy harmonies. Lyrics focus on the soft kisses and sleepy warmth of summer nights.
The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart on August 9th, 1964, and peaked at number seven on October 11th, 1964. It spent fourteen weeks in the Top 100. It also peaked at #6 on the Canadian RPM 100 chart. In addition, Chad & Jeremy’s “A Summer Song” was featured on NBC-TV’s ‘Hullabaloo’ show on February 14, 1965.
