Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift Cover

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2025

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  • @MackenzieJohnson
    @MackenzieJohnson  5 років тому +917

    Hi guys! I can’t tell you how many requests to cover this whole album I keep getting 😂 I can’t promise the entire thing but I’m gonna commit to as many as I can LOL hope you love my version of “Cruel Summer” 💗

    • @hectorpikipiki
      @hectorpikipiki 5 років тому +4

      🖤

    • @superjade1451
      @superjade1451 5 років тому +3

      I knew this was gonna sound lovely, that's why I clicked!!!

    • @siona8662
      @siona8662 5 років тому +7

      Mackenzie Johnson can you do the man??

    • @delaneylowe4754
      @delaneylowe4754 5 років тому +2

      Omg this was incredible

    • @misticall
      @misticall 5 років тому +5

      You HAVE TO, cover false god, please

  • @SantaeStewart
    @SantaeStewart 5 років тому +1598

    This is such a vocally difficult song to sing but the control of your voice makes it so amazing 🤩🤩

    • @oxdviii
      @oxdviii 4 роки тому +21

      Yes! I thought I'm the only one figured such thing. Also, Taylor got so many songs that everyone could not sing. I mean they can sing, but their voice just doesn't suitable for her song.

    • @oxdviii
      @oxdviii 2 роки тому

      @am i Exactly.

  • @Iovinlife
    @Iovinlife 5 років тому +1946

    The first cover that didn’t cop out on the HE LOOKS UP GRINNIN LIKE A DEVIL

    • @WhoaThereMama
      @WhoaThereMama 5 років тому +71

      best line tbh

    • @ellefitzherbert7533
      @ellefitzherbert7533 5 років тому +188

      Until I read this comment, what I heard was "HE LOOKS SO PRETTY LIKE A DEVIL"

    • @sophiamaluya3724
      @sophiamaluya3724 5 років тому +12

      Elle Fitzherbert i think that fits more than thr orig lyrics

    • @kalebbbbbbbbb
      @kalebbbbbbbbb 5 років тому +31

      Elle Fitzherbert dude me too I always hoped it said “looked so pretty like a devil” and I was highkey disappointed when I found out the real lyrics

    • @mirandahazel1703
      @mirandahazel1703 5 років тому

      @@ellefitzherbert7533 sameee

  • @annab9274
    @annab9274 5 років тому +780

    The fact that you belted the chorus instead of going falsetto blew my mind

    • @ayeesasantos9428
      @ayeesasantos9428 5 років тому +8

      facts gurl😍

    • @pilottrevon
      @pilottrevon 4 роки тому +1

      PERIODT.

    • @ajunasoerjadi
      @ajunasoerjadi 4 роки тому +35

      It was mixed voice though 🙃 it's between belting and falsetto

    • @afterallthistimealways1783
      @afterallthistimealways1783 3 роки тому +19

      @@ajunasoerjadi it's still super impressive compared to most covers of this song :))

    • @ysabelle_lieberknecht
      @ysabelle_lieberknecht 2 роки тому +4

      nobody asked but... belting is easier for me than doing a falsetto on this part cuz.. i sound like I'm dying while singing in falsetto :')

  • @HarshitaSingh-du9xd
    @HarshitaSingh-du9xd 5 років тому +611

    "He looks up grinning like a devil" part blew my brain away n I have exams coming up 😂😂😂

    • @abisena43
      @abisena43 5 років тому +4

      I thought it was "he looks so handsome like a devil" all this time..

    • @HarshitaSingh-du9xd
      @HarshitaSingh-du9xd 5 років тому +10

      @@abisena43 and I thought it was "he looks up pretty like a devil"😂

    • @abisena43
      @abisena43 5 років тому +3

      @@HarshitaSingh-du9xd no i meant it was "he looks so pretty like a devil." (That "handsome" was a typo, bcs i used the term 'handsome devil' a lot) The part which always kills me because, man, what a relatable lyrics when someone is in love.

    • @pm698
      @pm698 5 років тому

      😂😂

  • @ANKI7033
    @ANKI7033 5 років тому +866

    This is one hell of a difficult song to sing 💜

    • @jierjeyser817
      @jierjeyser817 5 років тому +24

      it true. this song is difficult to cover

    • @crescentic_arts
      @crescentic_arts 4 роки тому +4

      Not if you practice

    • @afterallthistimealways1783
      @afterallthistimealways1783 3 роки тому +20

      @@crescentic_arts practice doesn't make it objectively less difficult. The phrasing tests your breath control and even if you lower the key there's some pretty difficult notes

  • @jakeforbesmusic9090
    @jakeforbesmusic9090 5 років тому +377

    Damn girl belt it! Hard track to sing but your voice sounds incredible. Beautiful cover!

  • @kaustubhdave11
    @kaustubhdave11 5 років тому +155

    "He looks up grinning like a devil" . You had my heart there ❤️. Amazing energy, amazing singing, amazing playing. Keep going.

  • @literallynoone908
    @literallynoone908 5 років тому +538

    Taylor swift NEEDS to see you sing her songs
    I bet she'll love your voice too!!

  • @parulgarg1145
    @parulgarg1145 5 років тому +441

    Did anyone notice the 'Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes' piece in the background?

    • @jeremiahh.3865
      @jeremiahh.3865 5 років тому

      😶😶😶

    • @aidahoe2946
      @aidahoe2946 5 років тому

      None

    • @nt.5598
      @nt.5598 5 років тому +2

      Yah I did😻😻
      Her voice is just amazing....

    • @parulgarg1145
      @parulgarg1145 4 роки тому

      @@nt.5598 I listened to this cover after a long time. At first, I didn't like it much, but now, oh my!! It 's amazing!!!!

    • @nt.5598
      @nt.5598 4 роки тому

      @Parul Garg 😘....
      Thatz great..

  • @jonireson5093
    @jonireson5093 Рік тому +8

    It’s the lower “no rules” in the second chorus at 1:37 that makes this one🤌. Very good…

  • @linabennhila2234
    @linabennhila2234 5 років тому +132

    I loooove taylor swift so much💚💚💙💙💛💛❤❤💜💜

  • @melissaliu7060
    @melissaliu7060 3 роки тому +5

    yes i love how raw this is

  • @LMusicloverKi09
    @LMusicloverKi09 Рік тому +2

    those vocals was like a wow! I love it! And, also that voice deserves a award! Beautiful Job!

  • @Cmi1267
    @Cmi1267 5 років тому +108

    AHHHH i got so excited when you cover Tay Tay! Please do Cornelia Street!! It's my fav!

  • @argentinaangel
    @argentinaangel 4 роки тому +2

    Holy crap!! Wide open vocal range!! I love your vibrato!! Great articulation. And wow, your solid vocal control!! Very strong skills. Nice!! This is impressive

  • @Sam-du7cm
    @Sam-du7cm 3 роки тому +19

    i couldnt find one person that quite nailed this song but damn this is so underrated

  • @enakshiparua836
    @enakshiparua836 Рік тому +11

    Can we appreciate that decorative piece at the back that says "Devils roll the dice Angels roll their eyes"
    Also your voice is❤❤❤

  • @Td-wp
    @Td-wp 5 років тому +142

    I just randomly found your cover and all I can say is just ‘wow’. You have a new subscriber now!

  • @blogistuff4383
    @blogistuff4383 5 років тому +11

    One of the best cruel summer covers❤. Defintley the best acoustic guitar one IMO, the guitar melody and her voice complement each other so well.

  • @tsmariaximena
    @tsmariaximena 3 роки тому +1

    This gave me CHILLS OMG!!!!

  • @ellefitzherbert7533
    @ellefitzherbert7533 5 років тому +4

    I have more appreciation to this song with this cover!! You did so good!!!
    Sometimes the production of songs kind of overshadow the lyrics but this cover just stripped it down without toning down the actual melody and energy of the vocals. I don't know if I'm making sense but I just love hearing it without the added production in the studio version. I love!

  • @meetthemoonlight
    @meetthemoonlight 5 років тому +21

    This is a really hard song to sing, and you totally killed it!!! This is ICONIC 💗

  • @sophiaa128
    @sophiaa128 5 років тому +24

    You're the only person I've seen do justice to this song!! Great cover :))

  • @T.H_E.O
    @T.H_E.O 5 років тому +6

    I literally screamed when you did the "he looks up grinning like a devil" thing!!!

  • @annelluvido
    @annelluvido 2 роки тому +1

    Your voice sounds so raw and authentic! Been bingeing almost all your taylor covers today 🥰

  • @HeeeeyShadowHunters
    @HeeeeyShadowHunters 5 років тому +13

    this literally cured my depression. literally. god, thank you so much for making such an amazing cover of this song. it's one of my favourites from this album. also, love your curls, really. that "grining like a devil", just... ♥♥♥

  • @kennydong4347
    @kennydong4347 4 роки тому +1

    I love that song

  • @ainatiyaazmi7435
    @ainatiyaazmi7435 3 роки тому +1

    your voice control is incredibly good

  • @riruru1292
    @riruru1292 Рік тому +1

    I'm getting goosebumps

  • @immyradcliffe6062
    @immyradcliffe6062 4 роки тому +7

    Why does this give me goosebumps everywhere? Honestly I can't even 💙

  • @AngelaParchettaMusic
    @AngelaParchettaMusic 5 років тому

    Whoa. You are SO talented!

  • @AmjadMrad
    @AmjadMrad 5 років тому

    I love this so much!!!!!

  • @delaneyrichards9400
    @delaneyrichards9400 5 років тому +37

    THIS IS SUCH A HARD SONG TO SING. YOU FREAKING ROCKED IT HONEYYYYYY.

  • @achingaster1199
    @achingaster1199 Рік тому +1

    I swear this is magical

  • @Megan_44
    @Megan_44 5 років тому +500

    Wow I wish I was your neighbour so I could just listen from my window

    • @LisaGallegos
      @LisaGallegos 5 років тому

      Megan same

    • @AngeloSee
      @AngeloSee 5 років тому +3

      That would be creepy if you got caught. But i like it. 😂

    • @mayrajade21__17
      @mayrajade21__17 5 років тому

      😂😂😂

    • @immyradcliffe6062
      @immyradcliffe6062 4 роки тому

      I think I would just turn up every day knocking at the door and just sit and listen for a couple hours 😂

  • @somethingsomewhere509
    @somethingsomewhere509 5 років тому +71

    2:09, you're welcome.

  • @YangsterBangs
    @YangsterBangs 7 місяців тому +1

    this deserves a lot more than only 330k views

  • @swara1457
    @swara1457 3 роки тому +2

    This is the BEST cover of CS! The bridge was mind-blowing!!!

  • @NicoleFoti
    @NicoleFoti 5 років тому +30

    LOVE IT! Also love the quote on your board behind you hahah.

  • @tessdelacruz5864
    @tessdelacruz5864 6 місяців тому +1

    Sometimes at night
    ❤ every time
    Today or Sunday

  • @georgianabs
    @georgianabs Рік тому +1

    Wow this is such an impressive cover!! First thing I hear from you. What a lovely tone you have ♥️

  • @CamilaLima-wk1nw
    @CamilaLima-wk1nw 5 років тому +4

    everything about this cover seems perfectly on point, it’s just perfect!

  • @selohcin
    @selohcin Рік тому +1

    Well done, Mackenzie. You really made the song your own. This doesn't feel like you were mimicking Taylor Swift at all.

  • @mrsseymourglass
    @mrsseymourglass 2 роки тому +1

    Just wanna let you know that your breathtaking cover of this amazing song has lifted the anhedonia I've been suffering from for months now. The relief may be temporary, nobody knows, but I've been playing your video non-stop and I'm grateful you made me enjoy music again.

  • @alinourmohamadi1999
    @alinourmohamadi1999 5 років тому +2

    I seriously have no words, This song is not easy and she nailed it ! 💙💙💙🤩

  • @ipekgokay
    @ipekgokay 5 років тому

    I love your covers soooo muchh💞

  • @brynhammerschmidt3459
    @brynhammerschmidt3459 5 років тому +66

    My jaw dropped at “he looks up grinning like a devil”

  • @sidrahsmith1465
    @sidrahsmith1465 4 роки тому +3

    Flawless!!! The second “no rules” was my favourite part.

  • @irisroy1108
    @irisroy1108 4 роки тому

    2:05 GAVE ME GOOOOOOOOSEBUMPS

  • @ilovesuitstv3810
    @ilovesuitstv3810 3 роки тому +1

    this is the best frickin cover of cruel summer ive ever heard!!! thank you!

  • @DBSK4TY
    @DBSK4TY 4 роки тому

    40 seconds in was enough for me to subscribe. You are really good!!! Keep going... God Bless

  • @lianacaporal9274
    @lianacaporal9274 5 років тому +2

    Today is my first time to listen and watch this. But I've been playing this for like Nth times!!!!!! Really impressive. Your voice has no limits.

  • @faatihsiddique9600
    @faatihsiddique9600 5 років тому +2

    OMGG!!!!!! Your singing is phenomenal
    OMGGG IM STILL IN SHOCK , you sing rreallly well , istg you did the best cover of cruel summer

  • @thisisleatrying
    @thisisleatrying 4 роки тому

    I don’t watch many covers but my god, I’ve been watching yours nonstop. You’re so good it’s insane!

  • @illbashurface
    @illbashurface 10 місяців тому +1

    You’re such a pro. Great voice

  • @loveelleee
    @loveelleee 3 роки тому +1

    I hate how this video hasn't hit million views yet. I've been here for a couple times. Awts. You definitely deseve more.

  • @Sanjay-ry7yj
    @Sanjay-ry7yj Рік тому +1

    Best cover available on UA-cam.

  • @abbyegan-green1140
    @abbyegan-green1140 5 років тому

    I just really appreciate your style

  • @hjiezkifJekyllFan
    @hjiezkifJekyllFan 5 років тому +1

    I felt this as you sang it. The previous album of her was stuck in my head when i met him, then when this album of hers came out it was exactly how i felt about my man, including this song, and your cover brought it out just as much as the original.

  • @hooman9554
    @hooman9554 Рік тому +1

    Love the energy sm

  • @keith5340
    @keith5340 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely incredible what a beautiful amazing voice you have 🎉 fair play to ye

  • @Kafkaesqueeyes
    @Kafkaesqueeyes 4 роки тому

    The voice range!!

  • @Hope4Life26
    @Hope4Life26 3 роки тому +1

    Yoooo you killed this! Your voice is so beautiful and you made the is song… just…. I can’t explain! I love this!

  • @jaysreviews
    @jaysreviews Рік тому +1

    this might be a weird comment, but I like the way you sing the hard constants like C, G, and B.. its like more emphasis on it that works with the song.

  • @brycekahari1741
    @brycekahari1741 2 роки тому +1

    In love with this. Fantastic job! 👏🏾

  • @boobear8993
    @boobear8993 5 років тому +10

    Until 0:22 was so quiet and dark, then 0:22 she made her voice rise! I absolutely love cruel summer and she she did really good!!!

    • @mosaicbrokenhearts1113
      @mosaicbrokenhearts1113 5 років тому

      miciah burns i think it's too low for her. Taylor hit A2 note which is low for female voice.

  • @dreytaylorsversion4536
    @dreytaylorsversion4536 3 роки тому

    Omg you're so talenteeed😍😍😍😍💕 i'm in love with your voice

  • @alyssavelacruz1627
    @alyssavelacruz1627 2 роки тому +1

    THE BEST!!!! CRUEL!!! SUMMER!!! COVER!!! I HAVE!!! HEARD!!!!!!!!!

  • @kennydong4347
    @kennydong4347 4 роки тому +1

    I love you singing any song it makes me so happy.

  • @ysadeligero
    @ysadeligero 5 років тому

    I love it because you made it simple, no technical changes. It’s not like you’re just doing a cover. 🙂

  • @pizzaqueenieweenie
    @pizzaqueenieweenie 5 років тому

    Wow I literally gasped when you got to the chorus! You are so talented!!!

  • @swarali2904
    @swarali2904 5 років тому +4

    Had been waiting for this exciting album cover from you since it's release. Beautiful as always

  • @shiyaozhang4612
    @shiyaozhang4612 3 роки тому +1

    I love it ,God it's amazing

  • @claireparr6786
    @claireparr6786 5 років тому +1

    I literally just got chills! SO GOOOOOOOD

  • @revisitgaming718
    @revisitgaming718 5 років тому

    Loved every vocal of yours ..and in every cover...
    Realy singers need to see their song covers on UA-cam

  • @justinseagulllll
    @justinseagulllll Рік тому +1

    Well... that's the best cover of this song!

  • @dustyrose3073
    @dustyrose3073 5 років тому

    Love your transition into your head voice. Such an awesome style you’ve developed

  • @darshandani1
    @darshandani1 10 місяців тому +1

    Such a powerful cover ! 🙌

  • @LipstickRed13
    @LipstickRed13 5 років тому +12

    this is such a difficult song, but you killed it!!

  • @kikironsty8210
    @kikironsty8210 4 роки тому +1

    I've listened to other covers of this song but this is the Best ever 💓

  • @sofiamohammad5251
    @sofiamohammad5251 3 роки тому

    This is so beautiful!! Your voice is truly unreal and I'm just in absolute awe rn

  • @nashwahossain7311
    @nashwahossain7311 5 років тому

    your vocal control for such a difficult song... absolute chills luv 🤩

  • @Khushi-ve3bx
    @Khushi-ve3bx 4 роки тому

    She doesn't deserve that many dislikes. She is amazing!

  • @joannaquino3019
    @joannaquino3019 5 років тому

    Woww! That voice and guitar style!!

  • @manyabansal6394
    @manyabansal6394 5 років тому +34

    HE LOOKS UP GRINNING LIKE A DEVILLL!! AAAH I JUST KEEP REPEATING THAT PART

  • @gl8998
    @gl8998 Рік тому +1

    Wow your voice gave me chills!

  • @julietaperez454
    @julietaperez454 5 років тому +1

    your voice is so beautiful! i love all your covers omg 😢

  • @mikeejo18
    @mikeejo18 4 роки тому

    I watched many cover of this but yours is the best. Mygod you're amazing!

  • @NicholasDobbie
    @NicholasDobbie 5 років тому

    Genuinely blown away, you crushed it!

  • @kristinajenkinson3255
    @kristinajenkinson3255 5 років тому

    Excellent execution of a difficult vocal. It was beautifully done, and that bridge though... so good!!

  • @108lele
    @108lele Рік тому +2

    This is MORE than amazing! 😍

  • @tatianad.2940
    @tatianad.2940 5 років тому +1

    He looks up grinning like a devil 🤩 I was dying to hear you singing those lyrics! Love your covers. Sending love from Argentina

  • @praneetamurthy8873
    @praneetamurthy8873 4 роки тому +1

    I am a biggg swiftee!!! And the way you've sung Cruel Summer is just awesome. I am also listening to your version on repeat.
    Love you❤️

  • @alyjoleemusic
    @alyjoleemusic 2 роки тому +1

    seriously underrated

  • @hannahdarnell2198
    @hannahdarnell2198 5 років тому +3

    Your guitar is stunning!! And this is a wonderful cover!

  • @DaXiado
    @DaXiado 5 років тому

    I love it cuz she kept the energy of the song

  • @mai-bn9ey
    @mai-bn9ey 4 роки тому

    TAYLOR MUST SEE THIS!!!!!❤️❤️

  • @sabine7659
    @sabine7659 4 роки тому +46

    I feel it's like Pink singing Cruel summer

    • @mika.vid_1
      @mika.vid_1 3 місяці тому

      my thoughts exactly, her voice sounds like p!nk’s

  • @aczeul
    @aczeul 5 років тому +1

    i've heard this more than 5000 times. Best cover of this song!