I have searched long and hard for the song of the summer for this year. I have delayed this email almost two months since the official start of the Summer on May 4th (The day Avengers was released signifying the first summer blockbuster which we all know is the omen or Ides that correspond to the Summer season starting.)
Unfortunately for some of you the results will not be what you are looking for. However there is only one song that transcends above the chaff to be a universal anthem that speaks to the masses. It meets all pertinent criteria:
- It is ranked #1 on Billboard’s charts.
- Massive YouTube’s hits. (116 million at this counting.)
- It is catchy, with an amazing hook.
- You can listen to it over and over again.
- There are lots of remixes. Feel free to Google them. (Avoid the Chipmunks, unless you are into that kind of thing.)
- It has inspired parities and cult like worship.
- Major pop connections and a pop hero as a label mentor.
Will it be as big as LMFAO’s monster last year? No. But it is fun song, for a fun happy summer. Something we all could use. Of course I speak of Carly Rae Jepsen’s Call Me Maybe. Yes, this is your song of the summer. Nothing else comes close. Not a DJ mix. Not One Direction. There is no Katy Perry. There is no LMFAO. There is only Carly. Or maybe the Dolphin Cheerleaders. I have already converted my ringtone and notifications over. There is no resisting the Carly train, so you might as well get on and enjoy the ride. Maybe.
Bonus:
Carly has a new song out with Owl City!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5oez5deOLU