Teddy Swims - Cruel Summer (Taylor Swift cover) in the Live Lounge 

Taylor’s rendition of this song makes you want to dance outside in the rain while Teddy’s version is heartbreaking, makes you want to cry in the shower.

This is, by far, the best Cruel Summer cover that I've ever heard. Well done!

it's cruel how this isn't on Spotify 😩

Taylor's version feels like the beginning of a summer fling. Teddy's reminds me of how it ends.

I lost a friend to suicide the first summer of Covid. She was the biggest Swiftie I knew. Rather than get mired in grief and mourning, I chose to honour her by having as much fun as possible whenever Taylor's songs came up and think about my friend abandoning herself into these songs. Hearing Teddy sing this has tears pouring down my face. I miss my friend. Thank you for this.

Always wondered what a Taylor Swift cover would sound in a male voice....this sounds amazing

i never even thought Cruel Summer could sound like THIS????? everyone say thank you Teddy 🙏

The drummer absolutely kills this track

I rarely hear people who successfully cover Taylor's songs but this guy fall from the heaven.

Can we also applaud the band?! That composition was perfection with Swims soulful vocals. This rendition absolutely destroyed me! 🔥🔥

I didn’t think that bridge could get any better but I was glad to be proven SO wrong. Thank you so much for this cover teddy! This is now definitely of the best cruel summer cover of all time

I’m obsessed with this version. I need this on Spotify!!

He added his own twist!! What an emotive and captivating performance. His rasp, control, feel and pitch are outstanding. TONE for days. I love his voice!!

This is proof that this a well written song. Taylor as a songwriter will be proud that this song can be interpreted by any singer.

I'm a big boy swiftie fan and teddy's cover made me love cruel summer even more. His attack to the song was heartbreaking, it made me want to cry in the middle of the heat of the sun.

Fever dream high in the quiet of the night You know that I caught it Bad, bad boy Shiny toy with a price You know that I bought it Killing me slow, out the window I'm always waiting for you to be waiting below Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes What doesn't kill me makes me want you more And it's new, the shape of your body It's blue, the feeling I've got And it's ooh, whoa, oh It's a cruel summer It's cool, that's what I tell 'em No rules in breakable heaven But ooh, whoa oh It's a cruel summer With you Hang your head low In the glow of the vending machine I'm not dying You say that we'll just screw it up in these trying times We're not trying So cut the headlights, summer's a knife I'm always waiting for you just to cut to the bone Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes And if I bleed, you'll be the last to know Oh, it's new, the shape of your body It's blue, the feeling I've got And it's ooh, whoa, oh It's a cruel summer It's cool, that's what I tell 'em No rules in breakable heaven But ooh, whoa, oh It's a cruel summer With you I'm drunk in the back of the car And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (oh) Said, "I'm fine, " but it wasn't true I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you And I snuck in through the garden gate Every night that summer just to seal my fate (oh) And I screamed for whatever it's worth "I love you, " ain't that the worst thing you ever heard? He looks up grinning like a devil It's new, the shape of your body It's blue, the feeling I've got And it's ooh, whoa, oh It's a cruel summer It's cool, that's what I tell 'em No rules, in breakable heaven But ooh, whoa, oh It's a cruel summer With you I'm drunk in the back of the car And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (oh) Said, "I'm fine, " but it wasn't true I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you And I snuck in through the garden gate Every night that summer just to seal my fate (oh) And I screamed for whatever it's worth "I love you, " ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?

NEED THIS TO BE ON SPOTIFY ASAP

His singing is amazing, he also highlights how incredible Taylor’s songwriting and lyrics are. Such talented individuals. I’d love to hear a duet with Taylor and Teddy singing this version.

Its amazing how they arranged the song. How the guitar comes in, how the drums are controlled, and how teddys voice bring the emotion

She’s such an incredible writer.

The drummer did his thing ❤❤❤

Few manage to cover a TS song and truly do it justice, let alone Cruel Summer, but this rendition stands out as one of the finest.

His Rasp, Feelings, and Control is on the other level 💕💕💕

I'm a Swiftie and i must say...i never thought i would like this version of Cruel Summer too...just wow.❤

You wouldn't think that's live, sounds good enough to be a record 👌

This version is so heartfelt, somehow tender and powerful at the same time. and teddy made me want to CRY that is all

I love his vocal control, just hearing the start told me he had such great control of his voice in all its registers. His voice is so smooth and he’s singing beautifully. He has a such soft, impactful voice in the verses. I love the tone.

Proof that TS is a phenomenal song writer. This version is spectacular in a completely different way with his voice. Great job team!!!🎉

I don't know anyone besides maybe Kelly who's covered a Taylor Swift song so well. I'm so excited to see Teddy getting the recognition and popularity that he is deserved for all these years. This dude isn't some overnight He's been busting his ass for years and years.

I didn't know that I need this cover until I see it. Pure talent!

🥰 His voice makes you feel this song with every inch of your skin

I didn't think i could love this song more.🤧💜

as a big swiftie i always struggle to appreciate Taylor Swift covers but i should say that this is the best one i've heard. 🔥🔥🔥

This is this cover I never knew I needed. Teddy swims could sing humpty dumpty and it'd still git me in the feels. Amazing writing by Taylor and soul shattering vocals from Teddy. ❤❤❤

Until this version is available on Spotify, I’ll be here on RU-vid listening to this version on loop. ❤❤❤

the rendition is everything and teddy swim's voice is always phenomenal😭🫶

I almost never like covers of Taylor Swift songs, but this is AMAZING. He made it so original and unique. He has an incredible voice as well, soooo well done!

Wow Teddy Swims never disappoint! He gives a different feel in this Cruel Summer version. It's like you were hit with late-night nostalgia, reminiscing about the bittersweet essence of a summer romance filled with passion and longing that happened in the past. To everyone who discovered him just now, my favourite song cover by him is 'You're still the one' you guys go check that out too!

Proof that Teddy Swims can sing anything! I’m a fan! 🔥❤️🔥

Teddy Swims to the top of the charts due to his incredible vocal range. He sure has the capacity to wow audiences with his amazing choice of vocal projection.

This cover is so heartfelt and I love the instrumental. It’s hard for me to say I like a rendition to a Taylor song better than the original or the live version by Taylor, but this… this wins me. You can feel the emotion in his voice, the pain, I love it so much!

Omg. This is the best cover of this song that I never knew I needed. This should be added to Spotify! 🤩🤩🤩

I can’t stop listening to this amazing cover! 🎶🎶🎶

Can this PLEASE be made available on Spotify! 😩🥹

The best cover by far, he managed to bring a new touch to the song and keep the whole pop brilliance of it!!!

normally not the biggest fan of covers of Taylor's music... She always tells her own stories the best. But this one is pretty awesome

This needs to be on Spotify ! ❤️ So so good

teddy your voice is A GIFT!! thank you for sharing your talent with us 🎉

As a Swiftie, this is the first time I'm hearing of Teddy Swims. So glad he covered Taylor's song which led me to discover him. BRB and going to listen to his other songs now!!! He has gained a new fan!

This is phenomenal! Really highlights the beauty of Taylor's lyrics

감정선이 너무 잘 느껴진다.. 밴드도 너무 멋있음 섬세하고

The best Cruel Summer cover. ❤️👍

Okay, TS' songs are super hard to sing sometimes and this is especially true when it comes to Cruel Summer. So this is such an amazing cover bc the Cruel Summer vibe is still there, but he definitely was able to make his own rendition. I love it so much!

impeccable band + impeccable singer = impeccable cover🎶 INSANE performace🔥 he was feeling it🥺

This is why I love covers! Watched it to see a new version of Cruel Summer, and now I'm a Teddy Swims fan!

I can't get enough of this rendition. I hope this got uploaded on Spotify.

What a cool rendition. Giving it that Teddy spin! He's just so damn talented.

Omg 😮This is perfect, Taylor was certainly proud ❤

yall ive been listening to teddy swims since the very beginning and good lord i never thought he could get more creative, his original works are amazing but his covers are unmatched

this cover is full of emotion. Such an great, amazing version of Cruel Summer

Few people can do a taylor swift cover justice. This was absolutely beautiful ❤

Ok what is happening? I don’t know this wonderful guy, but you just took one of the best pop songs and made it your own 🔥 Taylor Swift’s songs are something else! And the fact that a male artist goes on and sing it in the best way possible…. THIS WAS THE BEST COVER IVE HEARD SO FAR 🎉😍😍

The part before they hit the last chorus…Perfection. ❤ the subtle playing of the piano and Teddy’s voice mix really well not the mention his rasp voice when he sings cruel summer.

Teddy Swims is the most talented male singer of this last few years❤

I’m am blown away……this was a new song with new emotions coming from this guy…..I need this on Spotify

Its kinda hard to describe... but in this version you can literally feel the summer vibes?? This rendition has my whole heart ❤

He captured the essence of how Cruel Summer is to me personally. It's heartbreak at its worst, from someone who hurt you beyond repair and you carry those scars with you every day. Thank you Teddy

This song is such a vibe and every single arrangement i've seen brings something else to the table and I'm loving every second of it. This man has an incredible voice

This version makes you appreciate the lyrics so much more 💙🩵💙

Wow!!! Never thought I’d hear Cruel Summer like that. I felt it. Absolutely beautiful!!!

Daaaaaaaammmmnnn. So good. I've loved him from day one snd it just keeps getting better. His voice is stunning. Absolutely Stunning ❤😮 Amazing, Teddy. As always.

That. Was. So. GOOD!

I saw a post on instagram, I liked it, I came here to listen to the whole thing AND I’M AMAZED IT’S SO GOOD!! THE VOICE, THE BAND, THE WHOLE INTERPRETATION OF THE SONG JUST WOAH

this cover is like you are still in the midst of heartbreak, and it sound and feel like a cry when he sing "oooohhh ohh wohh its a cruel summer" and the " summer " part on the bridge is like you can feel and imagine youre screaming because of pain, whilst Taylor's is like you already moved on from the heartbreak. Love them both .. Been a fan with Teddy ever since he started youtube.

everything about this cover is just perfect! god job to this guy

Do a good TS cover is truly a challenge and most people don´t really capture the essence of the song, but this was pretty good cover, he kept main essence of the song and put his own spin on it which is necessary for a good cover. Great job Teddy.

Now this is how you do a cover!! Added something different to the song while being a beautiful cover of the original. Well done excellent arrangement

Amazing. Fell in love with his very early covers. I can listen to him sing anything. He is a gift. Thank you! ♥️

Teddy was one of the best concerts I have ever been to! Such an incredible talent!

Gosh, Teddy could sing the dictionary and make it sound magical. Such a gift.

i love his voice sm. teddy is so talented

This has been on the loop since yesterday. I love this version ❤

Heard this on the radio today and LOVED it had to come back and listen again

How lucky we are to be on this earth at the same time teddy swims. His voice is absolutely stunning.

This is just beautiful! Lifelong Swifty and a cover has never brought me to tears like this. His band is incredible too! Drummer is really great in the bridge especially ❤❤❤

Gives me chills. Love this version

Okay, this ate! I'm completely in love with his voice. He could sing the abc's and I'd be hanging on every letter like it's the last time I'll ever hear it.

His voice is so soothing and he emotes like no other. Bravo!

Please please please put this on Spotify. I am listening to this on repeat!!!! LOVE.

This is just amazing Delivering the different way of emotion Looping mode is on !!!!

TS covering TS... Oh hell yeahh... ❤X13

I NEED IT ON STREAMINGS NOOOOW

Oh my God you have an INCREDIBLE voice -so much emotion and real story behind ❤

All of the composition, his voice, all the instruments are so good. Different vibes, love it. Maybe another song from Taylor in the future. Love it.

My love for Taylor + my love for Teddy collide💛🥹🥹🥹🫶🫶🫶😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Beautiful voice - amazing cover!

His voice is *chefs kiss 🔥🔥🔥

I love his very own take on this beautiful song 💚💚💚

Goosebumps all over, the best cover I ever heard of this Masterpiece.

his voice just gives me straight chills