Hot 104.7 Throwback Thursday: Demi Lovato 'Cool for the Summer'

Cool for the Summer" was the lead single from Demi Lovato's fifth album, Confident.

It was released July 1, 2015, and went on to be one of the most prominent songs that Summer.

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Demi_Lovato-Confident (Official Album Cover) - Hollywood, Island and Safehouse Records

"Cool for the Summer" was a substantial hit for Demi Lovato. Wikipedia says, "In the United States, 'Cool for the Summer' debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated July 18, 2015, with opening sales of 80,000 copies.

In its second week on the chart, the song rose to number 28, becoming Lovato's first top-thirty hit since 'Really Don't Care' (2014)."

Ultimately, "Cool for the Summer" peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on the Adult Top 40 chart as well as the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, #3 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart, and #1 on the Dance Club Songs chart!

"Cool for the Summer" was a bit of a growing-up song for Demi Lovato. Critics and fans noted the more adult content of the song and the sexy and suggestive music video! Many compared the subject matter and vibe to Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl".

In March of 2022, "Cool for the Summer" had a bit of a resurgence thanks to TikTok.