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Gently Cupping the Chin of the Ape

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Gently Cupping the Chin of the Ape

Release date: 15th October 2001

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"Gently Cupping the Chin of the Ape" is a single by Tortoise, released 15th October 2001.

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Gently Cupping the Chin of the Ape

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