Dan's Papers Summer Playlist

The staff at Dan's Papers has a very eclectic taste in music, but we all agree that a party isn't a party without some great tunes - especially in the summertime. Here is the official Dan's Papers Summer Playlist:

Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape
"It has a great beat and makes me want to dance," says Kathy Rae, Associate Publisher & Advertising Sales Director.

Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
"I love this song because it's uplifting and inspirational," says Nicole Caruso, Production Director.

B-52's - Rock Lobster
"Whenever I play this song at a party everyone gets up and dances like crabs, lobsters and clams," says Linda Braverman, Art Director.

Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax
Tears for Fears - Shout "These songs pump me up," says Tom Swinimer, Distribution Manager.

Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
"This song reminds me of the summer I graduated high school," says Ken Allan, Operations Manager.

The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men
"It's a fun dance song," says Joan Gray, Assistant to the Publisher.

Mims - This Is Why I'm Hot (remix)
"The reggae remix gets me in the mood to party," says David Lion Rattiner, Web Editor & Associate Editor.

Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing
Frank Sinatra - The Best is Yet to Come
"Disco will never die and Frank Sinatra always puts me in a good mood," says Victoria Cooper, Coordinating Editor.

Chris Brown - Wall 2 Wall
"I think this is going to be the ultimate summer party song," says Sabrina Mashburn, Features Editor.

Sublime - Badfish
"This song reminds me of the beach and hanging out with friends," says Janine Cheviot, Assistant Editor.

Wyclef Jean - Something About Mary
Justin Timberlake - Lovestoned/I Think She Knows
David Gray - Slow Motion
Reel Big Fish - Beer, Prince - Raspberry Beret
Earth Wind & Fire - Serpentine
"All these songs will create a laid-back atmosphere perfect for hanging out with friends. They all have cool beats and creative vocals and won't interrupt you from talking with friends and won't put you to sleep. Well, maybe David Gray will," says Justin DeMarco, Editorial Assistant.

Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry
"This song makes me feel like I'm on vacation," says Kelly Merritt, Associate Art Director.

Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
Billy Joel - Piano Man
"Beautiful Liar has a cool beat and makes me feel sexy and Piano Man brings everyone together to sing and raise their drink," says Genevieve Salamone, Production Assistant.

Shop Boyz - Party Like a Rockstar
"This is going to be the song of the summer," says Joel Rodney, Graphic Designer.

Incubus - Pendulous Threads
Medeski, Martin & Wood - End of the World Party
"I love these songs because they create two completely different atmospheres. I can rock out to Pendulous Threads and relax to End of the World Party," says Matt Cross, Web Specialist.

Hootie & The Blowfish - Hold My Hand
"This song reminds me of the summertime," says Jim Best, Accounts Receivable.

Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer
Sublime - Santeria
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
Def Leopard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
OAR - Crazy Game of Poker
"I love these songs because they play them at my favorite summer hangouts -The Boardy Barn and The Drift Inn," says Christina Okula, Assistant Office Manager.

T-Pain - Buy U A Drank
"It's just one of those songs that makes me want to dance," says Aprili Faggins, Receptionist.

Gloria Estefan - Conga
"This song makes me want to shake my body," says Maritza Smith, Advertising Sales Executive.

Amy Winehouse - You Know I'm No Good
"She's the hottest new artist from Britain," says Catherine Ellams, Advertising Sales Executive.

Rod Stewart - We're Having a Party
"It reminds me to keep livin' the dream," says Jean Lynch, Advertising Sales Executive.

Bryan Adams - Summer of '69
"It's not summer without playing this song," says Tim Walser, Intern.

Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
"It's a great jukebox song," says Lily Betjeman, Intern.

Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position
"These are fun, feel-good songs," says Mike Vilensky, Intern.

- Janine Cheviot

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