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This 1983 hit by the all-girl group Bananarama is a great answer to the plethora of cheery, sunny summer songs. “Cruel Summer” is the perfect track to listen to on a lonely day when the humidity is so thick you can cut it with a knife and you can’t remove your face from the air conditioner. In short, it’s the summer song for those who can’t wait for fall.