We're in the thick of summer now, and I thought it would be fun to put together a playlist just for community managers and social media managers in the trenches. Enjoy, and feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments.

For the newly launched community

All by Myself - Pia Toscano

When activity starts kicking up

Help - The Beatles

How it feels sometimes

Slave 4 U - Britney Spears

After you've updated the blog, multiple Twitter feeds, forums, & Facebook

Manic Monday - The Bangles

For the troll patrol

Why Can't We Be Friends - War

Inspiration to be authentic

True Colors - Cyndi Lauper

Don't forget to stay on top of things

Canary in a Coalmine - The Police

A little encouragement

Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel

Tired of everyone thinking your job is too easy?

Money for Nothing - Dire Straits

At the end of the week

Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett