For that reason, it's no surprise that Rupert Holmes' "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" made Billboard's list of the best beach songs of all time, which includes 10 of the all-time greatest summer songs about, well, going to the beach.
Originally released on Sept. 17, 1979, "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" was written and performed by the British‑American singer‑songwriter himself, and featured as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Partners in Crime. It instantly became a defining moment of late‑’70s pop culture.
The song’s success was remarkable, considering it came from a soft rock artist who hadn’t had a major pop hit before. From the moment it hit the airwaves in October 1979, it climbed steadily, notching a few standout achievements:
It became the final No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 of the 1970s. After being briefly dethroned, it returned to No. 1 in January 1980, making it one of the first songs ever to top the chart in two different decades. It also reached the top spot in Canada and scored high positions internationally, including Top 10 placement in Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.Related: 1977 Hot 100 Hit Released 49 Years Ago Became a Timeless Classic
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That twist, paired with laid‑back rhythms that evoke gentle breezes and carefree vibes, made the song feel tailor‑made for warm‑weather playlists—even though Holmes later admitted he’d never even tasted a piña colada when he wrote it (his loss, though a good strawberry daiquiri is preferred instead).
Best Beach Songs, According to Billboard
10. Rupert Holmes, "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" - 1979
8. Miley Cyrus, “Malibu” - 2017
6. Lorde, “Solar Power” - 2021
4. Ziggy Marley, “Beach in Hawaii” - 2006
2. The Drifters, “Under the Boardwalk” - 1964
Related: 1956 Classic Hit Ranked Among ‘Best Spring Songs’ of All Time Became a Beloved Romance Anthem
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