The Jamies (named for two of its members, Tom Jamison and his sister Serena) had their one big hit with this record that first charted in 1958 and was re-released in 1962. It is known for its opening line, "It's Summertime, Summertime, Sum, Sum, Summertime." The song celebrates the end of a high-school year with all the fun to come over summer vacation.
Other artists have covered the song including this one that I'd never heard of. The song also found use in commercials, such as this one for Ken L Ration dog food, and has appeared in movies.
It is not to be confused with this same-titled dance song from early 1987 🙂
10 comments:
Oh, I remember this one!
I know the first lines of this song well, but I'm not sure I've heard the whole song before.
I can hear it in my head right now (without starting the video).
I knew this one.
Heard of the song, but never heard why they were called the "Jamies." Cool.
I know the song but they sing it so fast as if they took crack. Hahaaa
Another fun song!
I remember it:)
I remember this one, but I think I remember it from ads or hearing it in movies.
I heard of this song but only the beginning, I think it was some commerical or something. I've never it was a real song.
Have a lovely day.
Post a Comment