Crush (Grace Jones song)
song by Grace Jones
"Crush" is a 1987 single by Grace Jones.
Background
The song was the third single from Grace Jones' album Inside Story, chosen for the North America whereas Europe opted for "Victor Should Have Been a Jazz Musician". The single was also released in an extended 12" version, yet to be released on CD, with "White Collar Crime" on the B-side.
Track listing
7" single
A. "Crush" – 3:22
B. "White Collar Crime" – 4:59
12" single
A. "Crush" (extended remix) – 8:09
B1. "Crush" (dub) – 6:21
B2. "White Collar Crime" – 4:59
12" promotional single
A. "Crush" (extended remix) – 8:09
B1. "Crush" (dub) – 6:21
B2.
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