Since its success, the group have recorded another three versions of the song. "Cruel Summer '89" was released in 1989, and given a new jack swing makeover, featuring Dallin and Woodward's vocals as a duo for the first time. It reached number 19 on the UK singles chart in June. This version was not included on any Bananarama album until 2005's "". Another version of the song was recorded and featured on their 2001 album "Exotica". This version featured Latin instrumentation and additional lyrics, but it was not released as a single. They released another updated version in 2009, as a B-side of their single "Love Comes".