In the Summertime (1970) 3/20/20

Our new “Great Songs of the '70s” Web Site showcases EVERY SONG we've highlighted since last October! The link is listed below! Click and enjoy!

Believe it or not, today's "Great Song of the '70s" has sold more than 30 MILLION copies since 1970...third place on the all time list behind Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and Elton John's Princess Diana version of "Candle in the Wind."

Believe it or not, singer/songwriter Ray Dorset wrote it in 10 minutes.

Believe it or not, it went to #1 in 16 countries--including Canada, but only #3 in the US!

Believe it or not, although they continued to chart around the world, it was the only American hit for the British group, Mungo Jerry!

If nothing else, the song is a lot of fun...and incredibly catchy!

TRIVIA: The motorcycle sound effect in the song is actually a Triumph sports car--because on recording day, they couldn't find a motorcycle. Believe it or not! :-)

From 1970: "In the Summertime" (In funky stereo)!