Summer Son

"Summer Son" is a song by British band Texas and was the second single to be taken from the album The Hush. The song was released on 16 August 1999 and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart. In mainland Europe, "Summer Son" became one of the band's biggest hits, reaching the top five in Austria, Walloon Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, and Switzerland. It has received Gold certifications in Belgium and Germany.

For the Craig Lancaster novel, see The Summer Son.

"Summer Son"
Single by Texas
from the album The Hush
B-side"Don't You Want Me" (live)
Released16 August 1999 (1999-08-16)
Recorded1999
Length4:06
LabelMercury (MERCD 520)
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Johnny Mac
Texas singles chronology
"In Our Lifetime"
(1999)		 "Summer Son"
(1999)		 "When We Are Together"
(1999)
Music video
"Summer Son" on YouTube

Critical reception

In his review of The Hush, Stephen Dalton from NME wrote that "these 12 tracks perform their ear-soothing job with ruthless efficiency", noting the "Abba-tinged retro-disco" of "Summer Son".[1] Sunday Mercury stated that "the new single from Texas, is a great wedge of Scot pop. With its tubular bells chorus, catchy riff and Sharleen's breathy vocals, it's one of the best singles for weeks and deserves to go straight into the top 10."[2] Sunday Tribune complimented its title as "really clever, right, because it's called 'Summer Son', and she's talking about a bloke, but it sounds a bit like 'Summer Sun'".[3]

Music video

A music video was made to accompany the song. It features Spiteri writhing with a hunky male model on a bed. The video was banned from daytime TV, as it was found too provocative.[4]

Track listings

CD1 (MERCD 520)

  1. "Summer Son" - 4:06
  2. "Don't You Want Me" (Live at Glastonbury 99) - 5:15
  3. "Summer Son" (Giorgio Moroder Radio Mix) - 3:42
  • Enhanced CD includes video and photo gallery.

CD2 (MERDD 520)

  1. "Summer Son" - 4:06
  2. "Summer Son" (Giorgio Moroder Alternative 12") - 5:17
  3. "Summer Son" (Tee's Freeze Mix) - 7:30

Charts and certifications

References
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