‘We Belong Together’
Mariah Carey, 2005
Carey’s big comeback single following the dicey “Glitter”/”Charmbracelet” years, “We Belong Together” dialed down the singer’s signature excess for a soulful lover’s plea that sounded designed to pour forth from the windows of somebody’s Honda Civic. Bonus points for the cute lift from — and the classy shout-out to — the great Bobby Womack. Summery-ness ranking: 7