Origin of Name
Contrary to popular belief, the moniker "Boys Don't Cry" did not actually come from The Cure's song/album of the same name. Rather, the name has its origins in some whispered lyrics from fellow British band 10cc's hit song "I'm Not In Love" (specifically, "be quiet... big boys don't cry"). However, the band were evidently completely aware of (and perhaps amused by) the confusion surrounding their name, and they even included an instrumental bonus track titled "The Cure" on their second album as a joke. (source: Brian Chatton himself, in an online discussion originally found at www.onehitwondercentral.com)
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