Ah, Summer: backyard barbecues, sweaty afternoons in the park, and lazy days spent by the pool sipping Rosé and thumbing through magazines. Of course, none of these activities are complete without music blaring from the speakers — and many artists have made sure to pay homage to these perfect sunny-day activities in their music videos. We've rounded up the ones that will never fail to get us excited for summertime.
This one was a given.
We still wish we were invited to Demi's backyard bash.
This video makes you want to grab your BFFs and hit the pool.
OK, so you can't charter a yacht — but you can live vicariously through this classic.
Is there anything better than Rihanna dancing in a hot room? Short answer: no.
That all-white look? Labor Day is SHOOK.
An underrated beach bop.
The tune that introduced us to girls who wear Abercrombie & Fitch, not to mention "Billy Shakespeare."
This song and video is all over the place, but that's what makes it so amazing.
Sorry, I had to.
Is Will Smith the king of Summer videos?
BRB, booking a ticket somewhere tropical!
Aaliyah's final video before her tragic passing is definitely one of her most memorable.
I dare you not to shake your ass to this.
Sublime's laid-back, California sound is so perfect for the season.
If you didn't have a crush on Sugar Ray-era Mark McGrath, you're lying to yourself.
You can't even hear the first few notes of this hit without pouring a margarita.
If you're not playing this song at your BBQ, don't even bother inviting me.
This video has so much heat, you'll start sweating just watching it.
An oldie but fire goodie.
Best Coast is, well, the best for Summer jams.
Everyone remembers where they were when Katy Perry put those cupcakes on her boobs.
This Lady Gaga deep cut will take you back.
Miley Cyrus is stripped down (literally and figuratively) for this beachy video.