Criteria for a successful Song of Summer include originality, catchiness and general sense of fun. Ability to play the song about eight zillion times in a row, preferably in a car without a roof or at least with the windows all down is a must.
I think I've got my pick for this year...
(via PopBitch newsletter which helps me feel like I'm still living in England even though I no longer know about 98% of the people they talk about)
