Evanescence‘s Amy Lee and Troy McLawhorn have recorded a somber take on Bananarama‘s classic hit ‘Cruel Summer’.After originally being released as a standalone single in 1983, ‘Cruel Summer’ was later included on Bananarama’s self-titled second album.
The track gained new popularity after its inclusion in the 1984 film The Karate Kid, hitting the top ten in both the UK and US.Now Evanescence have joined the long list of acts to cover the track, including Ace of Base, this time with a socially distanced rendition featuring Lee on piano and vocals and McLawhorn on guitar.Watch the performance via Magenta Musik 360 on YouTube below.At the end of the clip, Lee turns to the camera and says: “I don’t know about you guys, but so many songs have.