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Jun 2020
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Song of the Summer 2020: Which Hit is th...

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Which hit single is the early favorite to take home the crown of Song of the Summer 2020? On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, that's the point of discussion, plus, the team also revisits the top song of the summer for each year over the past decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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