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Apr 24, 2024 · Bananarama wrote “Cruel Summer” in 1983, during a sweltering heatwave in London. During the heatwave, the city’s infrastructure struggled to cope, leading to power cuts and water shortages. The lyrics reflect the feelings of restlessness and desperation that were common during that time.
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Jan 15, 2024 · Bananarama’s up-tempo harmonies paired with this narrative of solitude become a battle hymn for the brokenhearted, an anthem inviting listeners to dance through their despair. The hook, ‘It’s a cruel, cruel summer,’ resonates not just as a lament but as a cathartic release.
Aug 29, 2020 · Bananarama is an all-female pop-music group hailing from London, England. Their original and most-celebrated lineup consists of homeys Siobhan Fahey, Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward.
- Q: Did “Cruel Summer” Win A Grammy?
- Q: Which Films Did The “Cruel Summer” Appear in?
- Q: Which Artists Have Covered/Sampled “Cruel Summer”?
A: It was a massive international hit, however, just like numerous other international hits, it didn’t win a Grammy Award.
A: Since its release in 1983, the song has appeared in many famous films, most notably The Karate Kid. Other notable films to have featured this song include the following: the 1985 comedy film Fraternity Vacation directed by James Frawley, 1997’s comedy film Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion directed by David Mirkin and 2015’s comedy film The...
A: Since the song came out in 1983, many an artist and band has covered the song, most notably the Swedish group Ace of Base in 1998. Ace of Base later covered the song again that same year with the French band Alliage.
"Cruel Summer" is a song by English girl group Bananarama. It was written by Bananarama and Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, and produced by Jolley and Swain. Released in 1983, it was initially a stand-alone single but was subsequently included on their self-titled second album a year later.
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Cruel Summer Lyrics & Meanings: Hot summer streets / And the pavements are burning / I sit around / Trying to smile but / The air is so heavy and dry / Strange voices are saying / (What did they say) / Things I can't understand / It's too close for comfort / This heat has got / Right out of hand / / It's a cruel, (cruel,) cruel summer / Leaving ...
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Cruel Summer Lyrics: Hot summer streets and the pavements are burning, I sit around / Trying to smile, but the air is so heavy and dry / Strange voices are saying (What did they say?) / Things I...
