Seals and Crofts performing “Summer Winds” live in 1972

About the song

Seals and Crofts, an American folk rock duo, released “Summer Breeze” as a timeless anthem of summer and carefree living. This upbeat and catchy song, released in 1972, became a hit single and a defining track for the band’s iconic sound.

With their distinctive harmonies and laid-back style, Seals and Crofts explore the themes of love, happiness, and the simple pleasures of life. Through introspective lyrics and the duo’s relaxed delivery, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.

The opening lines, “Watchin’ the summer breeze blowin’ through the trees,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a peaceful and idyllic tone. The lyrics continue to explore the joys of summer, including the warmth of the sun, the sound of the ocean, and the feeling of relaxation. The song’s refrain, “Summer breeze, makes me feel fine,” conveys a sense of contentment and happiness.

Throughout the song, Seals and Crofts’ harmonies and laid-back style create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The band’s ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the carefree days of summer makes this song a timeless classic.

“Summer Breeze” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s upbeat melody and positive message continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.

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Lyrics

See the curtains hangin’ in the window
In the evening on a Friday night
A little light a-shinin’ through the window
Lets me know everything’s all right

Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ though the jasmine in my mind

See the paper layin’ on the sidewalk
A little music from the house next door
So I walk on up to the doorstep
Through the screen and across the floor

Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ through the jasmine in my mind

Sweet days of summer, the jasmine’s in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
And I come home from a hard day’s work
And you’re waitin’ there
Not a care in the world

See the smile awaitin’ in the kitchen
Through cookin’ and the plates for two
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through

Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind