Song

Cruel Summer

by Bananarama

Cruel Summer is a 1983 song by Bananarama, 3:35 long, which peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on YouTube. It fits the Emotion, Seasons song themes.

Top 10 hit (#9) Karaoke version available

Released 1983 Hot 100 peak #9 · 18 weeks Length 3:35 Synth-Pop, Dance Pop, New Wave

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Performance tips

• Use a cool, slightly melancholic, and rhythmic vocal delivery
• Focus on the atmospheric, mid-tempo synth-pop groove
• Bring a clear and melodic tone to the iconic chorus hooks

In these themes

• 😊Emotion
• 🍂Seasons"Summer"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

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