Women Guitarist Dead: Christopher Reimer, 26, Dies in His Sleep
Replacements' Slim Dunlap Hospitalized After Stroke
Sugarland Lawyers: Indiana State Fair Victims at Least Partially to Blame for Injuries
Adele Flips Off BRIT Awards Bosses After Winning Album of the Year -- Video
Bret Michaels Sues CBS for 'Humiliation' Caused by Stage Mishap
16 Years Of Jennifer Love Hewitt's Style
Famous Song, Different Singer: 11 Hits That Were Written for Someone Else
15 Hilarious President Impressions
Adam Lambert: Addiction Confession -- Potent Quotables
PHOTOS: Let The Fat Tuesday Celebrations Begin
Pete Doherty Has Another Kid, Made Amy Winehouse Paint With Her Own Blood
72-Year-Old Claims To Be World's Shortest Man
Miranda Lambert, Chris Brown Feud Heats Up
WATCH: The Fascinating Story Behind President Jefferson's Secret Bible
Nicole Scherzinger Style File: Star Spends Staggering Sum During UK Shopping Spree
PHOTOS: Kate Middleton's Got A New Dress -- And Old Shoes
Teacher Caught Having Sex With Student In School Restroom
Racist YouTube Rant Forces Girls To Leave School, Issue Apologies
Miracle Boy Survives With Heart Halfway Outside Body
American Reporter Killed In Syria
'Mummy I'm a girl': Boy, 4, Has Gender Identity Disorder (PICTURES)
Young Helena Christensen's Style
Highest-Paid Sports Stars Of All Time
Get An Unprecedented Look Inside The Factory Making iPads
Melissa Rivers Finds Out Jason's Been Trolling The Internet For Sex
PHOTOS: Kate's Embarrassing Dress Mistake
Jury Hands Down Guilty Verdict In College Lacrosse Murder
HORROR: Children Removed From Sex Offender's House Were Restrained To Beds
Unusual Alien Super-Earth May Be First 'Waterworld'
Is THIS What The iPad 3 Will Look Like?
Frozen Peas: Not Just For Black Eyes And Bruises
Nicholle Coppler's Remains Found In Accused Rapist's Home
Boy Scouts To Turn Over Sex Abuse Allegation Files In Cover-Up Case
To the outside world, country music may be all cheating songs and automotive issues, but any insider will tell you that we love a good blowing-off-steam tune. As we head into the summer, here's a list of our favorite tracks to blare as you're headed to, sitting on, or just dreaming of the beach.
10. 'Some Beach,' Blake Shelton
While 'The Voice' coach's third No. 1 -- which appears on 'Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill' -- isn't exactly about the beach, it starts our countdown on the right foot: reminding us of all the things that send us packing for our favorite vacation destination. Whether you're inflicted with road rage or at the hands of an inept oral surgeon, take comfort in knowing that there's "some beach, somewhere."
9. 'A Buncha Girls,' Frankie Ballard
The second single from Frankie's 2011 self-titled debut covers both gender's favorite summer activities. For girls, it's having a good time with their friends in various fun-loving locales. For boys, it's 'A Buncha Girls.' The Michigan native co-penned the tune that makes any girl want to grab her friends and a Jeep and head to the beach for the weekend.
8. 'Six-Pack Summer,' Phil Vassar
The stress of packing for the beach can be overwhelming, therefore Phil compiled this lyrical checklist for his 2000 self-titled debut. As you sing along, fill your beach bag with the essentials: "sunblock, a blanket and the best of Jimmy Buffett." The Virginia native didn't forget the cooler and neither should you: "t-bones for the grill, hey ain't it great to rough it?"
7. 'Roll With It,' Easton Corbin
Summer is easily the most spontaneous season. On his 2010 self-titled debut, this Florida boy urges you go with the flow and make it easy on yourself. You don't need a fancy beach resort in Bali to satisfy your whims, just "pick a place on the map we can get two fast, where the white sandy beach meets water like glass."
6. 'Two Pina Coladas,' Garth Brooks
What's the best way to mend broken hearts? Garth's song from his 1997 'Sevens' album tells us that they're "healed by the sea." Granted, you may want to start by self-medicating with a double order of a certain Puerto Rican beverage. This song does come with a warning label, though: prolonged exposure to the lifestyle may cause a strong urge to stay, because "this is feeling more and more like home."
5. 'The Seashores of Old Mexico,' Merle Haggard
Even on sand, story songs are the solid foundation of country music. Merle penned this compelling tale of a lovable outlaw who finds the freedom he needs and the 'amor' of a gringo-favoring señorita on 'The Seashores of Old Mexico.' The tune was actually first recorded by Hank Snow in 1971, while Merle didn't take a stab at it until 'His 30th Album' in '74. Finally, George Strait covered the track for his 2005 'Somewhere Down in Texas' project, taking the song to the Top 15 on the charts.
4. 'Water,' Brad Paisley
There are two theories on what makes the beach so relaxing. With this song from his 2009 'American Saturday Night' CD, Brad publicly declares his allegiance to water over sand. His defense? It's the only relief "when that summer sun starts beating down." The father of two also reminds us that we can bring the beach to us with an "inflatable pool, full of Dad's hot air."
3.'Toes,' Zac Brown Band
Who doesn't dream of just packing up and heading to Mexico for the weekend? These Georgia boys had an instant, Buffett-esque classic when they released the third single from 2008's 'The Foundation.' One spin of this tune and you'll be saying "life is good today."
2.'When the Sun Goes Down,' Kenny Chesney
This Tennessee native could easily fill his own beach song countdown with tunes from 'No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems' to 'Old Blue Chair,' but the title track from his 2004 four-times-platinum release is a quintessential beach tune. Kenny, with the help of Uncle Kracker, reminds us that there's plenty to do once the 'Sun Goes Down.'
1.'Margaritaville,' Jimmy Buffett
The granddaddy of the modern beach-plus-drinking song could be written by none other than music's king of calypso poets. The tune, which first appeared on the Alabama native's 1977 'Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes,' has been covered by countless artists and has inspired (see No. 1) and been referenced in even more songs. With all its popularity, you'd think that someone would've found that "lost shaker of salt" by now.
Rick Diamond, WireImage
While 'The Voice' coach's third No. 1 -- which appears on 'Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill' -- isn't exactly about the beach, it starts our countdown on the right foot: reminding us of all the things that send us packing for our favorite vacation destination. Whether you're inflicted with road rage or at the hands of an inept oral surgeon, take comfort in knowing that there's "some beach, somewhere."
Warner Music Nashville
The second single from Frankie's 2011 self-titled debut covers both gender's favorite summer activities. For girls, it's having a good time with their friends in various fun-loving locales. For boys, it's 'A Buncha Girls.' The Michigan native co-penned the tune that makes any girl want to grab her friends and a Jeep and head to the beach for the weekend.
Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images
The stress of packing for the beach can be overwhelming, therefore Phil compiled this lyrical checklist for his 2000 self-titled debut. As you sing along, fill your beach bag with the essentials: "sunblock, a blanket and the best of Jimmy Buffett." The Virginia native didn't forget the cooler and neither should you: "t-bones for the grill, hey ain't it great to rough it?"
Ethan Miller, Getty Images
Summer is easily the most spontaneous season. On his 2010 self-titled debut, this Florida boy urges you go with the flow and make it easy on yourself. You don't need a fancy beach resort in Bali to satisfy your whims, just "pick a place on the map we can get two fast, where the white sandy beach meets water like glass."
Rick Diamond, Getty Images
What's the best way to mend broken hearts? Garth's song from his 1997 'Sevens' album tells us that they're "healed by the sea." Granted, you may want to start by self-medicating with a double order of a certain Puerto Rican beverage. This song does come with a warning label, though: prolonged exposure to the lifestyle may cause a strong urge to stay, because "this is feeling more and more like home."
Michael Ochs Archives, Getty Images
Even on sand, story songs are the solid foundation of country music. Merle penned this compelling tale of a lovable outlaw who finds the freedom he needs and the 'amor' of a gringo-favoring señorita on 'The Seashores of Old Mexico.' The tune was actually first recorded by Hank Snow in 1971, while Merle didn't take a stab at it until 'His 30th Album' in '74. Finally, George Strait covered the track for his 2005 'Somewhere Down in Texas' project, taking the song to the Top 15 on the charts.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images
There are two theories on what makes the beach so relaxing. With this song from his 2009 'American Saturday Night' CD, Brad publicly declares his allegiance to water over sand. His defense? It's the only relief "when that summer sun starts beating down." The father of two also reminds us that we can bring the beach to us with an "inflatable pool, full of Dad's hot air."
Kevin Parry, Getty Images
Who doesn't dream of just packing up and heading to Mexico for the weekend? These Georgia boys had an instant, Buffett-esque classic when they released the third single from 2008's 'The Foundation.' One spin of this tune and you'll be saying "life is good today."
Stephen Lovekin, FilmMagic
This Tennessee native could easily fill his own beach song countdown with tunes from 'No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems' to 'Old Blue Chair,' but the title track from his 2004 four-times-platinum release is a quintessential beach tune. Kenny, with the help of Uncle Kracker, reminds us that there's plenty to do once the 'Sun Goes Down.'
Michael Putland, Getty Images
The granddaddy of the modern beach-plus-drinking song could be written by none other than music's king of calypso poets. The tune, which first appeared on the Alabama native's 1977 'Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes,' has been covered by countless artists and has inspired (see No. 1) and been referenced in even more songs. With all its popularity, you'd think that someone would've found that "lost shaker of salt" by now.
Rose
10 Comments