"The idea of a song of the summer dates back generations, serving as a way to give our memories a shared soundtrack, conjuring joy or defiance."
"Using chart data, the song of this summer belongs to Alex Warren. His song "Ordinary" has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 9 of the last 10 weeks."
"While "Ordinary" captures sentiment, it's not the typical windows-down beach banger typically associated with summer songs."
"Morgan Wallen's multiple songs in the top five, especially "What I Want," indicate the popularity of country music this summer."
This summer, the concept of a song of the summer reflects on a year of musical stagnancy. Alex Warren's "Ordinary" has emerged as a significant contender, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 9 of the last 10 weeks, though it lacks the typical upbeat summer feel. Other notable entries in the top five include country artist Morgan Wallen's songs, particularly "What I Want" featuring Tate McRae. This year's musical landscape is less vibrant, yet it showcases a blend of genres still capturing listeners' attention.
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