Gonna give the #30DaySongChallenge a try… at least until my ADHD brain completely forgets about it.

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Day 1: A song you like with a color in the title

“South California Purples” by Chicago off of their first album, Chicago Transit Authority

Originally named “Southern California Purples,” this song clocks in at 6m12s and features some killer guitar soloing. There’s even a lyrical excerpt from “I Am The Walrus.”

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/south-california-purples-remastered/1109409662?i=1109410010

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5NyZhrOV4Nh3Ws9ctGtX2j?si=GUQ0sZqPQXWSoB2Z_1cdrA

YouTube: https://youtu.be/CM_3KrNOZxM

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South California Purples (Remastered) by Chicago

Listen to South California Purples (Remastered) by Chicago on Apple Music. 1969. Duration: 6:12

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Day 2: A song you like with a number in the title

“1901” by Phoenix.

A vibrant blend of synth and pop that catapulted this French indie band to the mainstream. It's a timeless tune about the exhilaration of change and nostalgia for times past. Perfect for those reflective summer days.

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/1901/1450828963?i=1450829103

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1Ug5wxoHthwxctyWTUMGta?si=wesckzwtRtWuXI6j1M99mA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1DX35DWKgAk2B5

YouTube: https://youtu.be/cFElidiwxYU

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1901 by Phoenix on Apple Music

Song · 2009 · Duration 3:13

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Day 3: A song that reminds you of summertime

“Us” by Regina Spektor

“Us” is summer distilled into a song. The blend of heartfelt lyrics and sun-soaked piano makes me think of long, lazy afternoons and warm twilight hours with my partner. It captures the essence of summer connection. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that it was featured during the opening credits of the movie, “500 Days Of Summer.”

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/us/20006406?i=20006472

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6zJms3MX11Qu1IKF44LoRW?si=nW7mo1iyR569wRiQAxfA2Q

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fczPlmz-Vug

Us by Regina Spektor

Listen to Us by Regina Spektor on Apple Music. 2004. Duration: 4:52

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@Dylan okay, so this is something of a left field suggestion, but I heard this earlier (Apple Music suggestion).

https://songwhip.com/joe-dassin/lete-indien-version-anglaise

L'ete Indien (Version anglaise) by Joe Dassin

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@Dylan And the original French version.

https://songwhip.com/joe-dassin/lete-indien

L'été indien by Joe Dassin

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Thanks for the rec’s!! Very groovy. The singer’s voice is impressively deep.