What Happened to the Song of the Summer?

We’re closing out the summer on a high note! We asked you to let us know what you think the song of the summer is, and it turns out, the classics can still compete with this year’s biggest hits. CNN contributor and “Engagement Party” co-host Ari Shapiro traces how the song of the summer became a cultural phenomenon – and why today’s mix of country, rap, pop and throwbacks may mean our musical tastes are expanding, not dividing us. Listen to the Engagement Party episode on the song of the summer here. Here are the songs that shaped your summer: My Chemical Romance - Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff - Summertime AR/CO, Kasango, and Shimza – Fire Fire Rudy Currence – Compliment  The Rolling Stones - Angry (No Artist Listed) - Constant Cadence Sky Ferreira – Everything Is Embarrassing Shakira - Dai Dai Yung Miami – Spend Dat RAYE – Where Is My Husband! Zac Brown Band – Pirates & Parrots Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas Chic – Good Times Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun Sister Sledge – We Are Family Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze The Beginning of the End - Funky Nassau Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the Street Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Find Your People Stephanie Mills – Put Your Body In It Drake – Janice STFU DJ Ilham - Digidi Digidi Scott Helman – Mr. Record Label RAYE – Joy Bill Stiteler / The Saxboy – The Puerto Rico Song Master KG - Jerusalema