Mungo Jerry

Introduction

“In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry is an iconic summer anthem that has become synonymous with carefree vibes and sunny days. Released in 1970, the song captures the essence of leisurely summer afternoons with its infectious rhythm and laid-back groove. Join us as we bask in the nostalgic warmth of “In The Summertime” and reminisce about the timeless joy it brings to listeners around the world.

Did You Know?

• “In The Summertime” was written and performed by Mungo Jerry, a British rock band led by singer-songwriter Ray Dorset.
• The song’s upbeat tempo and memorable melody propelled it to the top of the charts in multiple countries, including the UK, where it spent seven weeks at No. 1.
• With its distinctive jug-band sound, featuring a prominent use of the jug as a percussion instrument, “In The Summertime” stands out as a unique and memorable track in music history.
• The song’s lyrics evoke the carefree spirit of summer, celebrating simple pleasures like driving with the windows down and enjoying cold drinks under the sun.

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Lyrics: In The Summertime

In the summertime when the weather is hot
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather’s fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find

If her daddy’s rich, take her out for a meal
If her daddy’s poor, just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a ton or a ton and twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good and really fine

We’re no threat people
We’re not dirty, we’re not mean
We love everybody, but we do as we please
When the weather’s fine
We go fishing or go swimming in the sea
We’re always happy
Life’s for living, yeah, that’s our philosophy

Sing along with us, dee-dee dee-dee dee
Da doo da-da da, yeah, we’re hap-pap-py
Da da da, dee da doo dee da doo da doo da
Da doo da-da da, dee da da dee da da

When the winter’s here, yeah, it’s party time
Bring your bottle, wear your bright clothes
‘Cause it will soon be summertime
And we’ll sing again
We’ll go driving or maybe we’ll settle down
If she’s rich, if she’s nice
Bring your friends and we’ll all go into town

In the summertime when the weather is hot
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather’s fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find

If her daddy’s rich, take her out for a meal
If her daddy’s poor, just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a ton or a ton and twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good and really fine

We’re no threat people
We’re not dirty, we’re not mean
We love everybody, but we do as we please
When the weather’s fine
We go fishing or go swimming in the sea
We’re always happy
Life’s for living, yeah, that’s our philosophy

Sing along with us, dee-dee dee-dee dee
Da doo da-da da, yeah, we’re hap-pap-py
Da da da, dee da doo dee da doo da doo da
Da doo da-da da, dee da da dee da da