Single Review: Bring On Summer - Dana's Music Playground

Dana is an artist who has been recording and performing music for over two decades. In that time she has released seven albums and received numerous awards in the process, as well as critical acclaim from musicians, educators and parents across the globe. 

"Bring On Summer" is her latest release; a song that is absolutely guaranteed to cheer you up, with its delightful portrayal of the imminent arrival of summer. The music is upbeat, melodic and cheerful, and charmingly assisted by the delightful backing vocals on the chorus. I'd be interested to know who her influences are, but I'll take a stab in the dark that maybe the Bangles meet the Go-Go's might not be too far off the mark. The song also features an accompanying video which transports the listener from the coldest to the warmest of days, and does so in fine style.

The musicality of the song is superb throughout, beginning with an explosive guitar riff followed by a sublime vocal and some serious expertise delivered on the keyboard, where a honky-tonk piano drifts in and out of the song adding further melody. The bass and drums power away in the background with a pulsing bass line superbly complementing a hypnotic drum beat. 

The lyrics really capture the enthusiastic vision of the song as we are informed now 'it's time to jump out of school and into the pool', because ultimately 'summer days are cool'. Here we celebrate everything that's enjoyable about summer whether that involves picnics,  kites, ice cream or even trips to the zoo, because there's so much more to do on those long summer days.

This is a great pop song that is sure to get your feet tapping in this brave new world where we can all let go, sing, dance and enjoy the summer without a care in the world. Dana has managed to deliver a song that delights in the pure simplicity of the message. Summer is here, isn't it great and let's all have fun in the process. Don't let this one get away, I can't think of a better way to celebrate the summer than grooving along to this fabulous song.

Dana - summer love sensation.