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There may not be a song of the summer, but there's certainly a sound

There may not be a song of the summer, but there's certainly a sound

Summary

This article discusses how there is no clear "song of the summer" in 2024, as shown by Google Trends data. However, a sound from a British airline ad has gone viral on TikTok, with millions of videos featuring a song by Jess Glynne. While people searched more for a summer-defining song, the viral ad sound has become significant.

Key Facts

  • There's no specific hit song defining summer 2024, according to Google Trends.
  • A British airline ad featuring Jess Glynne's song "Hold My Hand" went viral on TikTok.
  • This ad's sound has been used in over 2.2 million TikTok videos.
  • The viral sound has been involved in political social media usage by the previous U.S. administration.
  • Alex Warren's "Ordinary" topped Billboard's Hot 100 chart for nine non-consecutive weeks this summer.
  • The search for a "song of the summer" reached an all-time high, with artists like Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter trending in searches.
  • "Jet2 summer" is gaining attention as a meme and cultural trend.

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