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Fans have long lamented that “Cruel Summer,” the upbeat, fan-favorite track from Taylor Swift’s 2019 album Lover, should have been promoted as a single upon release—and now they’ve belatedly gotten their wish, as Swift’s team and fans have pushed the song all the way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 four years after its initial release.
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“Cruel Summer” began experiencing a resurgence in popularity on streaming platforms and TikTok after Swift embarked on her blockbuster “Eras Tour” in March—it’s the first full song on the setlist, coming after she sings a shortened version of “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince.”
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