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The Smiths – Sheila Take a Bow | Track profile | Dork

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Sheila Take a Bow

From The Sound of The SmithsTrack 202:43

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"Sheila Take a Bow" is a track by The Smiths, from the album The Sound of The Smiths. The track is 2:43 long.

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The Smiths

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From The Sound of The Smiths

2:43

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The Sound of The Smiths

7th November 2008

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20

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