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U.F.Orb
Close Encounters

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Close Encounters

Release date: 1st March 1992

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"Close Encounters" is a track by The Orb, from the album U.F.Orb, released 1st March 1992.

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The Orb

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From U.F.Orb

1992

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The Orb — Close Encounters

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Close Encounters

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