Songs about rivers, sunshine & wildlife for your kayaking video

So, you’ve got your flatwater kayaking photos and videos ready for an Instagram reel remix (or whatever the kids use these days) but you need the perfect paddling song to set the stage. We’ve got you.

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1. “River” by Leon Bridges

2. “Rivers of Babylon” by Sublime

3. “The Otter” by Camp

4. “Cover Me in Sunshine” by Pink

5. “Down to the River to Pray” featuring various artists

6. “I Got Summer on My Mind” remake cover by Cover Tazzy

7. “Sun is Shining” by Bob Marley & The Wailers

8. “The River” by Heartless Bastards

9. “The Eagle and the Hawk” by John Denver

10. “The River” by Bruce Springsteen

11. “Solar Power” by Lorde

12. “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheehan

13. “Sunshine” by OneRepublic, MOTi Remix

14. “Following the Sun” by SUPER-Hi, Neeka

15. “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock

What songs about rivers, sunshine, summer & wildlife would you add to this list? Let us know in the Flatwater Kayak Club comments below!

Now go plan an incredible kayaking experience to match your great song selection!

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