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n. - A quiet song that lulls a child to sleep; A quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep.

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  • After reuniting with matchbox twenty for 2007's "Exile on Mainstream," Rob Thomas returns to his solo work with his new offering "cradlesong," and the result is a fresh...
  • Grammy Award Winner Rob Thomas, VH1 and Rhapsody Partner on Multi-Platform Campaign to Bring Thomas 'New Album' cradlesong 'to Fans Everywhere advertising campaign...
  • Keeping her gaze on Stein, she sang a cradlesong in a small clear voice, first in Welsh and then in Standard English.
  • Thomas croons a sweet, soulful cradlesong decade is no small feat.
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