2017 solar eclipse playlist

Many people are anxiously awaiting the first solar eclipse in the lower 48 states in nearly 40 years.

The Aug. 21 eclipse will peak at around 3 p.m., with about 90 percent of the sun obscured.

Totality will occur from South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming and Oregon.

While not a total solar eclipse as seen from Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, the view will still be potentially spectacular.

Here are a few songs to help you get ready for/enjoy the eclipse:

"Moon Shadow" by Cat Stephens

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler

“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by George Michael/Elton John

“Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd

“Good Day Sunshine” by The Beatles

“Soak Up the Sun” by Sheryl Crow

“Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks

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