{"id":5239,"date":"2014-06-26T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2014-06-26T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/?p=5239"},"modified":"2022-12-17T15:40:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T21:40:14","slug":"songs-summer-playlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/songs-summer-playlist\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Songs for a Carefree Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"meta-desc\">Inside: Looking for a summer playlist? These songs are a perfect fit for your carefree fun &ndash; on road trips, at the kids&rsquo; lemonade stand, and at your barbecue party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three weeks into summer, our <a title=\"Don&rsquo;t Let Your Summer Bucket List Stress You Out &ndash; Make This Instead\" href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/2014\/06\/summer-bucket-list\/\">summer idea board<\/a> is a hit. At dinnertime, our 6-year-old loves thinking back to the fun parts of our day so we can add to the &ldquo;done&rdquo; section of the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(And our 1-year-old loves to play possum, grab the completed sticky note from her sister&rsquo;s hand, and run around the house while we chase her.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One sticky note in particular made it to the done section on the first day of summer and has had almost <strong>daily <\/strong>repeat requests: have a family dance party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the spring, we made a <a title=\"12 Songs for a Rockin&rsquo; Family Dance Party\" href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/2014\/03\/12-songs-family-dance-party-kids\/\">family dance party playlist<\/a>. But I wanted something <strong>fresh<\/strong> to fit our carefree summer fun.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_19c553-e3 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_19c553-e3 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_19c553-e3 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_19c553-e3 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-songs-for-your-summer-playlist\">12 Songs for Your Summer Playlist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re sick of playing <a title=\"Happy - Despicable Me 2 - Pharrell Williams\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B076YT2CBT\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B076YT2CBT&amp;linkId=08f89576d86c23bc2117fdd27b8e8345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Happy<\/a><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> on repeat for the kids, listen to these songs and add what you like to your summer playlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"meta-desc\"><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> This site is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Play it on your road trips, at the kids&rsquo; lemonade stand, and at your July 4th barbecue party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roll down your windows, crank up the volume, and have a <strong>happy summer<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Sound of Sunshine by Michael Franti and Spearhead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>And we say that&rsquo;s the sound of the sun going down<br>And the people of the world start to paint the town<br>The day that&rsquo;s long is a day complete<br>So kick off your shoes and relax your feet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KqgHosrqJ8o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/geo.music.apple.com\/us\/album\/the-sound-of-sunshine-single-version\/1021582500?i=1021582812&amp;itsct=music_box&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=10l5G8&amp;ct=songs_the_sound_of_sunshine_%28single_vers&amp;app=music&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0041MBEHG\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Where the Boat Leaves From by Zac Brown Band<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There&rsquo;s a place where the boat leaves from<br>It takes away all your big problems<br>You got worries you can drop them in the blue ocean<br>But you gotta get away to where the boat leaves from<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vkgCMuxTp0s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/geo.music.apple.com\/us\/album\/where-the-boat-leaves-from\/1499170538?i=1499170542&amp;itsct=music_box&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=10l5G8&amp;ct=songs_where_the_boat_leaves_from&amp;app=music&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001KW3SJM\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Race You by Elizabeth &amp; The Catapult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>1 2 3 set, ready set go<br>May heaven help you if you&rsquo;re slow<br>We&rsquo;re gonna run like bandits<br>While the flames are chasin&rsquo;<br>Racin&rsquo; racin&rsquo; racin&rsquo; racin&rsquo; back home<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V-Ved2Jq4Yk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/race-you\/id313861531?i=313861623&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0027RNCUE\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Every Day Is a Holiday by Alex Mercier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I think it&rsquo;s time for us to get away<br>Where life is beautiful in every way<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gtlw0wr_UjY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/every-day-is-a-holiday\/id864057644?i=864057695&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00JQVQQ3Y\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Heart by Needtobreathe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ain&rsquo;t no gift like the present tense<br>Ain&rsquo;t no love like an old romance<br>Got&rsquo;sta make hay when the sun is shinin&rsquo;<br>Can&rsquo;t waste time when it comes time to dance<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5Yo99VjE2o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/the-heart\/id794126187?i=794126209&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00IHBSVIM\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Brighter Than the Sun by Colbie Caillat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Oh, we could be the stars, falling from the sky<br>Shining how we want, brighter than the sun<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KU5o6M7S5nQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/brighter-than-the-sun\/id447648907?i=447648908&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005AAFQCW\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. On Top of the World by Imagine Dragons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I&rsquo;ve been waiting to smile,<br>Been holding it in for a while,<br>Take you with me if I can<br>Been dreaming of this since a child<br>I&rsquo;m on top of the world.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w5tWYmIOWGk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/on-top-of-the-world\/id598674954?i=598674965&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00B97TO6Y\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Constellations by Jack Johnson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a little slower than the others&mdash;perfect for naps on long car rides or for sweet daddy-daughter dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It was just another night<br>With a sunset<br>And a moonrise not so far behind<br>To give us just enough light<br>To lay down underneath the stars<br>Listen to papa&rsquo;s translations<br>Of the stories across the sky<br>We drew our own constellations<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fFHmSzhT1js\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/constellations\/id879273552?i=879273586&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00119Z50E\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. One of Those Days by Joy Williams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It&rsquo;s all mine this kind of life of hurry up and wait<br>So many bills, too little frills, and not enough flowers<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yw6YErUHIl8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/one-of-those-days\/id298594802?i=298594810&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001MFR2AS\/?tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Life Is a Highway by Rascal Flatts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There&rsquo;s a world outside ev&rsquo;ry darkened door<br>Where blues won&rsquo;t haunt you anymore<br>Where brave are free and lovers soar<br>Come ride with me to the distant shore<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5tXh_MfrMe0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/geo.music.apple.com\/us\/album\/life-is-a-highway\/1440661781?i=1440661872&amp;itsct=music_box&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=10l5G8&amp;ct=songs_life_is_a_highway&amp;app=music&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0157E52XI\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0157E52XI&amp;linkId=b160af2bfdaea8a03ae6688b5298c320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Rhythm of Love by Plain White T&rsquo;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I told her, &ldquo;I love the view from up here<br>Warm sun and wind in my ear<br>We&rsquo;ll watch the world from above<br>As it turns to the rhythm of love&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JWiwuiT58Yc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/rhythm-of-love\/id394755181?i=394755226&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005F9A0SS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B005F9A0SS&amp;linkId=469d348e48ff23ffc3b545feb39df298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. We&rsquo;re Going to Be Friends by The White Stripes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Walk with me, Suzy Lee<br>through the park and by the tree<br>we will rest upon the ground<br>and look at all the bugs we found<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PKfD8d3XJok\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/geo.music.apple.com\/us\/album\/were-going-to-be-friends\/1533513361?i=1533513640&amp;itsct=music_box&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=10l5G8&amp;ct=songs_we%27re_going_to_be_friends&amp;app=music&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08K46J7CB\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=hyhf-summer-songs-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B08K46J7CB&amp;linkId=8c649462aa36b9d941caf4e5d2cd2c1e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want More?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a title=\"12 Songs for a Rockin&rsquo; Family Dance Party\" href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/2014\/03\/12-songs-family-dance-party-kids\/\">12 Songs for a Rockin&rsquo; Family Dance Party<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading after-entry-cta\" id=\"h-before-you-go-get-my-free-cheat-sheet-75-nbsp-positive-phrases-every-child-needs-to-hear\">Before you go, get my FREE cheat sheet: <a href=\"#get-printable-positive-words\" class=\"modal-trigger\">75&nbsp;Positive Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-radius:0px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:hover, #kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:focus{color:#f96d60;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay{background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;max-width:700px;-ms-flex-pack:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;text-align:left;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:10px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-modal aligncenter kt-modal-linkalign-center\" id=\"kt-modal19878_ef407f-13\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Turn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What&rsquo;s your favorite summer song? 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