This is a continuation of our top 10 summer song playlists by decade. To compile each list, I looked at songs that reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the months of June, July and August for each year of the decade. From the collection of songs that reached #1 each summer, I selected the song that spent the most weeks on the chart in the top position. In the case of a tie (which was rare), I chose randomly from the songs that tied. The end result is a 10 song playlist of the top summer hits of the decade, one song from each year, listed in chronological order.

MTV played a huge part in the top summer songs of the 1980s. The cable station debuted on August 1, 1981 and many of the top summer songs of this decade were featured heavily by the Music Television Network. "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes, "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, "When Doves Cry" by Prince, "Shout" by Tears For Fears", and the remaining top summer hits of the 80s were all on heavy rotation at MTV.

If you grew up during the 80s you can probably still see the videos in your head every time you hear one of these songs.

What were your favorite summer songs of the 1980s?

Are you ready for summer yet? Will you be working on a tan?

After all, a suntan is something that just goes with summer and the coconut smell of suntan oil will always remind me of summers spent on the beach. Musicians have penned a few songs about the suntan, whether to take a stab at a perceived vanity, or to comment on the perceived attractiveness of a  tan.

And for those of us who actually live in a part of the world that has seasons it's almost time to get out in the sun. I'm all for the great outdoors, but I do not get the whole sun worship thing. Too much sun is bad for you! Especially young people. I think if you asked any melanoma patient, they would gladly give up the bronzed skin of their youth in a heartbeat, if they only had a chance. So make sure you stay safe in the sun this summer! It's not a joke, the risks are real, so protect yourself!

This playlist features suntan-focused songs, and I think you'll find it a pretty interesting listen. Sometimes a random subject like this can help you find some great new music. This playlist did that for me.

We all have songs that remind us of summer. There's just something about music and summer that goes well together. Now I know it's a little early to be talking about summer, considering it still feels like winter in many parts of the country, but I promise, it'll be here before you know it!

While we all have our favorite summer songs, Billboard is the final authority on what the most popular summer songs actually are.

This playlist includes only summer-themed songs that scored the highest according to Billboard, using their Hot 1oo chart from its birth in August, 1958 up until last summer.

The songs were ranked based on how many weeks they spent on the chart, with weeks spent at #1 being worth more than weeks spent at #2, and on down the line to weeks spent at #100.

The end result is a 30 song playlist that captures the essence of our favorite season.

Are you ready for summer yet?

Who doesn't love summer, especially if you're young. Once school is out, you can hit the beach and enjoy life without a care in the world.

Rock music agrees with me. You can find more songs that sing the praises of summer more than the other three seasons combined. And when it comes to summer sports, none has had an impact on the music scene as much as surfing has. In fact, it's the only sport I can think of that has its own genre: surf music.

As the summer of 2013 approaches, I thought I would revisit some of my favorite popular rock songs about surfing. While many of the songs in this playlist are considered "surf music", many are not. But they all understand the pull of a carefree and subdued surf culture. It's a culture that will always be attached at the hip with music in one form or another.

Will you be surfing this summer?

If so, what will be on your playlist?