Picking a Special Song for Summer 1990 Turns Into a Musical Medley

Everybody’s got a song that brings back memories of a special time, place or person. Hot Topics wonders, “What song will remind you most of this past summer?”

“ ‘Can’t Touch This’ by M.C. Hammer is what I remember most because I always heard it at my summer job.” Veronica Resendez, 17, senior, Saddleback

“ ‘Blaze of Glory’ by Jon Bon Jovi, because the video has a fire in it that reminds me of the heat of summer.” Nikki Atkinson, 15, sophomore, Kennedy

“ ‘Do Me’ by Bel Biv Devoe because my friends and I used to make fun of it, but then we ended up listening to the song 24 hours a day.” Jennifer Kornicks, 17, senior, Ocean View

“ ‘Everyday Is Like a Sunday’ by Morrissey because of the things it says and how it inspired me to take a closer look at animal rights.” Carmella D’Anella, 16, junior, Connelly

“ ‘Unchained Melody’ by the Righteous Brothers because it brings back a lot of memories.” Jia-Annu Yuh, 16, senior, Western

“ ‘Songbird’ by Fleetwood Mac because it’s my girlfriend’s favorite song, which in turn is mine.” Jamie Katzman, 17, senior, Corona del Mar

“ ‘Pictures of You’ by the Cure because it reminds me of being with my girlfriend and all the fun we had before she left on vacation for three weeks.” Samer Habib, 15, sophomore, Santa Margarita

“ ‘Vacation’ by the Go-Go’s because my summer went by so fast. It was go, go, go.” Becky Baade, 16, junior, Katella

“ ‘Wild Women Do’ from the ‘Pretty Woman’ soundtrack because it reminds me of my rebellious times at the beach, work and parties with my best friend.” Heather Garcia, 15, sophomore, Los Alamitos

“ ‘Take Away This Ball and Chain’ because I had a ball and chain and my Mom’s been taking away links slowly.” Kelly Smock, 16, junior, Tustin

“Every time I turned on the radio this summer, the stations played ‘Rock the Cradle of Love’ by Billy Idol.” Spencer Collins, 16, sophomore, Saddleback

“ ‘Depending on You’ by Tom Petty because I learned who I could depend on and who I couldn’t.” Kristie Creed, 14, sophomore, University

“ ‘Where the Streets Have No Names’ by U2 because I was always getting lost.” Kurt O’Donnell, 17, senior, Ocean View

“ ‘You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman’ because this summer I learned how to be myself.” Rena Cohen, 15, sophomore, Connelly

“ ‘Bust a Move’ by Young M.C. because I’ve been really active this summer.” Trampas Orey, 15, freshman, Western

“ ‘Can’t Touch This’ because it was played in the discos in Spain.” Shana Lambert, 17, senior, Corona del Mar

“ ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ because of all the baseball and basketball games I went to this summer.” Sandy Gilchrist, 15, sophomore, Santa Margarita

“ ‘Give a Little Love’ by Ziggy Marley because we heard it every day at Camp Fox, where we gave a little love, got a little hope and made the world a little better.” Carrie Carlson, 15, sophomore, Katella

“ ‘Boys of Summer’ by Don Henley because that’s what I’ve had this summer.” Nola Keating, 16, sophomore, Tustin

“ ‘Falling’ by Julie Cruise because it has that summery feeling to it.” Lisa Mohanty, 16, senior, Ocean View

“ ‘Blaze of Glory’ because it reminds me of how I got vetoed by nine girls this summer.” Tim Pickart, 17, senior, Corona del Mar

“ ‘Unchained Melody’ because when I hear that song, I am reminded of all the movies I’ve seen this summer.” Leana Cavazos, 17, senior, Santa Margarita

“Depeche Mode’s ‘Enjoy the Silence’ was a memorable song of my carefree times with my friends.” Arlene Abes, 17, senior, Saddleback

“ ‘Funk Surf City’ because it’s about surfing and the beach.” Jennifer Piening, 16, junior, Kennedy

Next Week’s Hot Topic:

What are you personally doing to help the environment?