Every summer, the same thing: A handful of songs reach fever pitch, anointed by radio stations and television channels as the songs of the season. They boom out of dance clubs, play softly in the background at barbeques, blast from cars with the windows rolled down, and ultimately, wear out their welcome come September. So what are the Songs of Summer 2009? View our video gallery of likely candidates, from rap to indie rock. (And no, we did not include Lady Gaga, though “Poker Face” is still topping the charts—she’s so ubiquitous now, she’s beyond even competing for saturation.) And if you find a song in the gallery for your next party mix—you’re welcome.

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