{"id":5326,"date":"2012-06-19T10:37:18","date_gmt":"2012-06-19T14:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/pantheon\/?p=5326"},"modified":"2012-06-28T15:58:13","modified_gmt":"2012-06-28T19:58:13","slug":"13-songs-for-the-summer-solstice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/pantheon\/2012\/06\/13-songs-for-the-summer-solstice\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Songs for the Summer Solstice"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"><\/head><body><p>I thought surely my readers were tired of these, but apparently not. The sun is reaching his zenith, the days are long, and the nights are warm. These are busy days!<\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow I will be hosting two different hangouts. One to discuss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/pantheon\/2012\/06\/guest-post-sarah-w-whedon-shares-why-i-wrote-birth-on-the-labyrinth-path\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Whedon\u2019s new e-book <em>Birth of the Labyrinth Path<\/em><\/a>, and one to discuss the sun in Pagan practice.<\/p>\n<p>On Patheos Pagan today there is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/\/Pagan\/Trothmoot-2012-Steven-Abell-06-18-2012.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\">Steven Abell\u2019s first-hand account of Trothmoot<\/a>, addressing the rumors that have been floating around. Gus diZerega <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/\/Pagan\/Christian-Dominionism-Gus-diZerega-06-15-2012.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\">discusses the Dominionism movement<\/a>. P. Sufenas Virius Lupus, one of the sweetest people I know, explains why <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/\/Pagan\/Your-Worst-Nightmare-Sufenas-Virius-Lupus-06-15-2012.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\">he is some people\u2019s worst nightmare<\/a>. Aidan Kelly reminds us that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/aidankelly\/2012\/06\/all-religions-begin-as-new-religions\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\">all religions were once new<\/a>. Jason Mankey sparks some great discussion over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/panmankey\/2012\/06\/the-strange-triumph-of-cernunnos-over-pan\/\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\">gods both horned and antlered<\/a>. Kris Bradley shares<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/confessionsofapagansoccermom\/2012\/06\/simple-summer-solstice-ritual.html\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\"> a simple Solstice ritual the whole family can enjoy<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>And I? Well I am once more crafting a sunny playlist to honor the sun in all his glory. I think I\u2019ll keep this one more upbeat, to get you dancing and embodying some of that solar energy. Have a fantastic solstice!<\/p>\n<h2>13. Katrina and the Waves \u2013 Walking On Sunshine<\/h2>\n<p>A great song to celebrate summer! Crank it up and dance!<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Katrina &amp; The Waves - Walking On Sunshine (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iPUmE-tne5U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>12. Johnny Cash &amp; June Carter-Cash \u2013 Your Are My Sunshine<\/h2>\n<p>My nephew used to sing this with a high-pitched <em>Happeeeeeeeeeeeeee<\/em> that was just adorable.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"You Are My Sunshine - Johnny Cash with June Carter\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JcnNb7Pnmok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>11. Stevie Wonder \u2013 You Are The Sunshine Of My Life<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not dancing by now then you are grumpier than I am!<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"You Are the Sunshine of My Life (Live @ the White House) - Stevie Wonder\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gZXjFV8nT4E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>10. Alan Rickman &amp; Juliet Stevenson \u2013 The Sun Ain\u2019t Gonna Shine Anymore<\/h2>\n<p>Great song and fantastic movie.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Sun Ain&#039;t gonna shine anymore\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AZ52td1GMT0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>9. Cream \u2013 The Sunshine of Your Love<\/h2>\n<p>The only thing better than this song is dead animal on his head.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Cqh54rSzheg\">http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Cqh54rSzheg<\/a>\n<h2>8. Matisyahu \u2013 Sunshine<\/h2>\n<p>Not only has he shaved his beard, but his sound seems to be evolving.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Matisyahu - Sunshine [Official Audio]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JShdnOiKHeU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>7. Len \u2013 Steal My Sunshine<\/h2>\n<p>This song\u2019s only redeeming quality is it\u2019s catchy hook.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Len - Steal My Sunshine\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E1fzJ_AYajA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>6. Aerosmith \u2013 Sunshine<\/h2>\n<p>Does Joe ever wear a shirt?<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sunshine By Aerosmith\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k775maeCoU4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>5. Hair \u2013 Let The Sun Shine In<\/h2>\n<p>One of the best musicals ever\u2026<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hair - Let the Sunshine In\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fhNrqc6yvTU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>4. Donovan \u2013 Sunshine Superman<\/h2>\n<p>Groovy, baby\u2026<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sunshine Superman- Donovan\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hTuPbJLqFKI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>3. Aqualung \u2013 Brighter Than Sunshine<\/h2>\n<p>I had completely forgotten about this song\u2026<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aqualung - Brighter Than Sunshine (Video - Non Movie Version)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bpDNfwIrx1M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>2. The Beatles \u2013 Good Day Sunshine<\/h2>\n<p>I secretly believe the boys from Liverpool must have been sun worshippers for all the songs they wrote about it.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beatles- Good Day Sunshine\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kRdtKUWn_wI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>1. Marvin Gaye \u2013 Sunny<\/h2>\n<p>Marvin\u2019s voice has such a great golden groove.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gkUsGkxZSvM\">http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gkUsGkxZSvM<\/a>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I thought surely my readers were tired of these, but apparently not. The sun is reaching his zenith, the days are long, and the nights are warm. 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