Boys Don’t Cry

song by the Cure

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"Boys Don't Cry" is a song by the English rock band The Cure. The song was released in 1980 on the band's North American debut album of the same name. It is also featured on their 1979 album Three Imaginary Boys. The Cure, formed in 1978, is known for its post-punk and new-wave style, often characterized by moody songs with Gothic imagery and melancholic themes. Vocalist and guitarist Robert Smith is the band's constant member and its most recognizable figure, known for his distinctive look.12

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…along with the singles “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Jumping Someone Else’s Train,” and the controversial “Killing an Arab,” whose title was taken from an excerpt from The Stranger (1942) by French author Albert Camus.
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…along with the singles “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Jumping Someone Else’s Train,” and the controversial “Killing an Arab,” whose title was taken from an excerpt from The Stranger (1942) by French author Albert Camus.
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