Bandy the Rodeo Clown
Moe Bandy
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Who was once a bull-hooking son of a gun Now who keeps a pint hid out behind chute number one Who was riding high till a pretty girl rode him to the ground Any kid knows where to find me, I'm Bandy the rodeo clown In the riding and the roping I was closing in on number one Now in dreams at night I ride on that silver saddle I never won Since she left me the whiskey takes me to the rodeo grounds Where the cowboys think I'm handy, I'm Bandy the rodeo clown I could ride em all the bulls and the broncs knew I was boss But the ride that woman took me on broke a whole lot more than this old cowboy's bones While the tears on my makeup melts my painted smile into a frown The crowd thinks I'm a dandy, I'm Bandy the rodeo clown I could ride em all the bulls and the broncs knew I was boss But the ride that woman took me on broke a whole lot more than this old cowboy's bones While the tears on my makeup melts my painted smile into a frown The crowd thinks I'm a dandy, I'm Bandy the rodeo clown
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Written by: LEFTY FRIZZELL, SANGER SHAFER
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Bandy the Rodeo Clown" is a song written by Sanger D. Shafer and Lefty Frizzell for American country music artist Moe Bandy.
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Release PeriodIt was released in June 1975 as the first single and title track from his album Bandy the Rodeo Clown.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 36 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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Song ThemeDespite its playful title, the song is a sorrowful ballad about a rodeo clown who is in pain after his lover left him. He dresses like a clown and makes people laugh, but he's sad inside.
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Music Genre"Bandy the Rodeo Clown" is a country song – a genre where Bandy had previously achieved great success, being known for his honky-tonk and traditionalist style.
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Collaboration with Lefty FrizzellThis song is notable for being one of the last songs co-written by Lefty Frizzell, a major influence on Bandy's music, before his death in 1975.
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Song PopularityThe song helped solidify Moe Bandy's reputation in the 1970s as a major player in country music, along with his other hits like "Here I Am Drunk Again" and "I Just Started Hating Cheating Songs Today".
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InspirationMoe Bandy was known for taking inspiration from his own life experiences in his music. "Bandy the Rodeo Clown" reflects his southern, rural upbringing and rodeo experiences before becoming a professional musician.
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Album SuccessThe album "Bandy the Rodeo Clown," was one of Moe Bandy's most successful and received positive reviews from the critics. The album itself reached number 16 on the US Country chart.
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Career ImpactThe success of "Bandy the Rodeo Clown" boosted Moe Bandy's career and contributed to his overall success as a country artist, making it a staple on classic country playlists to this day.
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