Summer music: Jim James’s mixtape
We’re celebrating summer music here at the Takeaway. Each Friday of the month we’ll be talking with a different guest about what songs say summer to them. Our guest today is Jim James, the lead singer and founding member of the band, My Morning Jacket. The band’s latest album is called “Circuital.”
Jim James’s favorite songs of summer include:
“Summer Madness” by Kool & the Gang
“Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince”Hot Fun in the Summertime” – Sly & the Family Stone
“When You are Who You Are “- Gil Scott Heron
“Everybody Loves the Sunshine” – Roy Ayers
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