Bobby Brown (song)
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Synopsis
The song describes a wealthy, misogynistic student named Bobby Brown, "the cutest boy in town", whose life is the archetypal American Dream until a traumatic sexual encounter with "Freddie", a "dyke" involved in the women's liberation movement, leaves him questioning his sexuality. Bobby transforms into a leisure suit-wearing closeted homosexual working in radio promotions; by the end of the song, he and "a friend" (later implied to be his boss, as he will "do anything to get ahead", which also has a double meaning, i.e. getting head) have become self-described "sexual spastic(s)" involved in golden showers and S&M, for which he thanks Freddie.
Track listing
Version 1:
- A. "Bobby Brown" – 2:43[2]
- B. "Baby Snakes" – 1:50
Version 2:
- A. "Bobby Brown" – 2:43[3]
- B. "Stick It Out" – 4:33
Chart positions
Weekly charts
Template:Single chartTemplate:Single chartTemplate:Single chartTemplate:Single chartTemplate:Single chart| Chart (1979–1991) | Peak position |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (1980) | Position |
|---|---|
| West Germany (Official German Charts)[4] | 6 |
| Chart (1991) | Position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[5] | 7 |
Decade-end charts
| Chart (1990–1999) | Position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] | 34 |
Certifications
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References
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- Number-one singles in Sweden
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