Summer is finally here, so what better time to ask a load of musicians to name the sunniest tunes known to man?
Here, then, are 40 essential summer songs, as chosen by a panel of artists, including Franz Ferdinand, Coldplay, Madonna and Oasis.
Chosen by Alex Kapranos, Franz Ferdinand
"Why? Simple really. It repeats the word "summer" several times in the song and talks about things being hot."
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