Cruel Summer
Above: Original Version
Below: Big Bonus Mix
Below: Big Bonus Mix
- Released 1998, the first single (US) from Cruel Summer, the second single (Europe etc) from Flowers.
- Originally recorded by Bananarama in 1983, who’s record company requested Ace of Base do a version.
- An upbeat dance version, Big Bonus Mix was released in Europe, and in France a mix with boyband Aliage was released.
- #3 in South Africa, #5 in Chile and Denmark, #8 in the UK (equal to the success of the Bananarama song), #10 in the US and number 13 in Sweden.
- Big Bonus Mix) produced by Stephen Hague, Johnny Jam & Delgado, Jonas and Ulf. Original version produced by Cutfather & Joe
See Also:
- Original song from Bananarama: YouTube Link (unofficial video)
- A french version done by boyband Alliage ft Ace of Base: YouTube Link
- A recent version from Rico Bernasconi vs. Ace of Base: YouTube Link


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