Saying Goodbye to Summer Love With a Handful of Soul

As another red-hot summer slips away and the bittersweet days of September march on, a few of you may be getting ready to part ways with your summer love (or loves, you dirty rat, you).

Maybe you’ve already said goodbye, and you’re crying into your PBR. Or Ben and Jerry’s. Or both.

Whether you’re parting ways with that muscle-bound Italian exchange student, or that sweet summer sublet with a view of the park (and utilities!), here’s a countdown of songs to get you through it.

So buck up kids, your next love is just around the corner. Oh, and when you sign each other’s memory books on the bus ride back from Camp Wallawallabangbang, don’t forget to write: ” Dear Barry, Thanks for the memories and see you next year.”

In the meantime, listen to these songs:

10. You Don’t Need Me – Bob & Gene

9.   So I Can Love You – The Emotions

8.   I’m Blue -–  The Sweet Inspirations

7.   Dear Lover – Mary Wells

6.   Your Good Thing (Is About To End) – Mable John

5.   Love On A Two Way Street – The Persuaders

4.   Make It Easy On Yourself – Jerry Butler

3.   That’s the Way Love Is – Marvin Gaye

2.   I Miss My Baby – Funkadelic

1.   Standing In The Shadows Of Love – Barry White


The Top-5 short list is posted for your listening pleasure, but be sure, for your little heart’s sake, to check out the rest.