The summer of 2022 is now officially over. Sad times!
That said, we can try to recreate those stellar summer times with the right music that will transport us away from this rainy Autumn we are strolling into.
Spotify has released two lists of 20 songs: the most streamed summer songs globally and in the USA.
So, take your favourites from these lists and pretend you are back on the beach.
Top 20 songs globally
1. ‘As It Was’ – Harry Styles
Coming in first place is the May 2022 single that got everyone and their nan excited about Harry Styles’ new album.
2. ‘Runing Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
Unsurprisingly, due to the popularity of Stranger Things and its 80’s themed soundtrack, this 1985 hit has soared to the top of everyone’s summer playlist.
3. ‘Me Porto Bonito’ – Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone
What is number three on this coveted list? This song is part of Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti album which, in itself, should be blasted all summer.
- 4. ‘Tití Me Preguntó’ – Bad Bunny
- 5. ‘Glimpse of Us’ – Joji
- 6. ‘Ojitos Lindos’ – Bad Bunny, Bomba Estéreo
- 7. ‘Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52’ – Bizarrap, Quevedo
- 8. ‘Efecto’ – Bad Bunny
- 9. ‘Moscow Mule’ – Bad Bunny
- 10. ‘Heat Waves’ – Glass Animals
- 11. ‘PROVENZA’ – KAROL G
- 12. ‘About Damn Time’ – Lizzo
- 13. ‘Late Night Talking’ – Harry Syles
- 14. ‘Party’ – Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro
- 15. ‘Te Felicito’ – Shakira, Rauw Alejandro
- 16. ‘STAY’ – The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber
- 17. ‘Tarot’ – Bad Bunny, Jhay Cortez
- 18. ‘Bam Bam’ – Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran
- 19. ‘Cold Heart – PNAU Remix’ – Elton John, Dua Lipa, PNAU
- 20. ‘I Ain’t Worried’ – OneRepublic
Top 20 songs in the USA
1. ‘Runing Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ – Kate Bush
This came top of the pile in the American summer list. It seems that American’s are massive Stranger Things fans, or they just love old 80’s music.
2. ‘As It Was’ – Harry Styles
Again, this song almost reaches top ranking, coming in the respectable second slot. Harry Styles new album Harry’s House was the fastest selling album of 2022, so it is no wonder he is on both of these lists.
3. ‘Me Porto Bonito’ – Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone
Coming in third place again, Bad Bunny and Chencho Corleone are proving that their music is globally recognised as outstanding! Seven of the 20 songs on both the global and American lists belong to Bad Bunny, so he must be doing something right.
- 4. ‘Glimpse of Us’ – Joji
- 5. ‘Tití Me Preguntó’ – Bad Bunny
- 6. ‘Bad Habit’ – Steve Lacy
- 7. ‘Jimmy Cooks (feat. 21 Savage)’ – Drake, 21 Savage
- 8. ‘I Like You (A Happier Song)’ – Post Malone, Doja Cat
- 9. ‘Late Night Talking’ – Harry Syles
- 10. ‘About Damn Time’ – Lizzo
- 11. ‘First Class’ – Jack Harlow
- 12. ‘WAIT FOR U’ – Future, Drake, Tems
- 13. ‘Heat Waves’ – Glass Animals
- 14. ‘Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS)’ – Doja Cat
- 15. ‘Effecto’ – Bad Bunny
- 16. ‘Moscow Mule’ – Bad Bunny
- 17. ‘Ojitos Lindos’ – Bad Bunny, Bomba Estéreo
- 18. ‘You Proof’ – Morgan Wallen
- 19. ‘I Ain’t Worried’ – OneRepublic
- 20. ‘Party’ – Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro