(Apparently, it’s not a Bananarama … On both songs, the synth bass sits so well in the mix, and really adds so … "Cruel Summer" is a pop and new wave song written and originally performed by Bananarama that was a top ten hit in Britain in 1983. A limited edition, example of framed vinyl art made from a genuine, original, 45rpm, 7” single of Cruel Summer by Bananarama. It was also covered by Karizma Duo, Gym Class Heroes, Philtron, Midnite String Quartet and other artists. 1. "West End Girls" - Pet Shop Boys 2. The two released five albums from 1992 to 2009. Bananarama originally released Cruel Summer written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain and Keren Woodward and Bananarama released it on the single Cruel Summer in 1983. It graciously reached number 19 on the UK singles chart. "Cruel Summer" - Bananarama I know we've all heard these songs hundreds of times on the radio over the years.....and I've always wondered (even going back to their relase, both in the '83-'84 time frame)what synths were used in the bass lines. All titles published by J & S Music/In A Bunch Music except "Dream Baby" published by In A Bunch Music and; "Cruel Summer" published by Red Bus Music/In A Bunch Music. That same year, Bananarama released a new version of “Cruel Summer,” aptly called “Cruel Summer ’89.” It was redone in a bizarre new jack swing style. As on “Shy Boy,” their only original hit to date, Bananarama co-wrote “Cruel Summer” with the production team of Jolley and Swain. Released in embossed sleeve and with poster. In years gone by I would have probably had a wee soiree for the neighbours, but this is going to be a Cruel Summer I can tell, so not really in the mood. Cruel Summer is a short film by American musician Kanye West that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and was shown out of competition.. A custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion was constructed for the film's debut, designed by conceptual firms DONDA, OMA and 2x4.The theater featured seven screens - three in the front, one on the floor, one on the ceiling and one … It's a cruel, (it's a cruel), cruel summer Now you're gone It's a cruel, (cruel), cruel summer (Leaving me) leaving me here on my own It's a cruel, (it's a cruel), cruel summer Now you're gone The city is crowded My friends are away And I'm on my own It's too hot to handle So I got to get up and go It's a cruel, (cruel), cruel summer Singer Sara Dallin said the song "played on the darker side (of summer songs): it looked at the oppressive heat, the misery of wanting to be with someone as the summer ticked by. O’Sullivan left the band in 1992, and Bananarama was now a duo. £ 0.00 0 items +44 (0) 7515 669845 kennydeane@mac.com - "Cruel Summer" Bananarama, 1983 It was a wistful time on the House side of Capitol Hill . Today is the summer solstice, astronomically the first day of summer (written about here before). If this tracklist is legit, then Clark co-wrote “Cruel Summer,” the second track on Lover, with Swift and Jack Antonoff. Poster has band photo on one side and lyrics/credits on other. Staffers cruised into the office around 11 am, shod in flip-flops and Nantucket Reds. Cue Bananarama.