Song

Don't Be Cruel

by Bobby Brown

Don't Be Cruel is a 1988 song by Bobby Brown, 6:52 long, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the 'Be' Verbs, Directive song themes.

Top 10 hit (#8) Karaoke version available

Released 1988 Hot 100 peak #8 · 26 weeks Length 6:52 R&B, Dance Pop, New Jack Swing

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Performance tips

• Balance the rhythmic New Jack Swing verses with melodic hooks
• Emphasize the percussive vocal ad-libs throughout the song
• Keep the performance driving and charismatic to match the groove

In these themes

• 🐝'Be' Verbs"Be"
• 👉Directive

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Don't Be Cruel" karaoke

More songs by Bobby Brown

• Every Little Step1989 · 3:57
• My Prerogative1988 · 4:49
• On Our Own1989 · 4:50
• Rock Wit'cha1989 · 4:48
• Roni1988 · 5:50
• My Love2002 · 3:28

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