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Bobby Brown – Cruel Prelude (1988) | Track profile | Dork

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Bobby Brown
Don't Be Cruel (Expanded Edition)
Cruel Prelude

TRACK

Cruel Prelude

Release date: 20th July 1988

From Don't Be Cruel (Expanded Edition)

R&B/Soul Music Rock

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About This Track

"Cruel Prelude" is a track by Bobby Brown, from the album Don't Be Cruel (Expanded Edition), released 20th July 1988. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Bobby Brown

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Lyrics

Cruel Prelude

[Instrumental with harmonizing]

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Track details

From Don't Be Cruel (Expanded Edition)

1988

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Don't Be Cruel (Expanded Edition)

Release year

1988

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