Everybody Loves a Clown
Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Gary Lewis
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Everybody Loves A Clown Gary Lewis and the Playboys Written by Gary Lewis, Snuff Garrett, and Leon Russell Peak chart position # 4 in 1965 Everybody loves a clown, so why don't you? Everybody laughs at the things I say and do They all laugh when they see me comin' But you don't laugh, you just go home runnin' Everybody loves a clown, so why can't you? A clown has feelings, too I joke around at a party when you are there But you don't laugh, you don't look, you just don't care If you wonder why this clown is cryin' Look a little closer, inside I'm dyin' It's not easy to be in love, you see When you're a clown like me' I don't know how to say that I love you 'cause you would smile and say "Tell a joke or two" Yes, I'm a clown but I don't want to be Why can'tcha see the other side of me? Guess I'll be the guy who plays the part Of a clown with a broken heart Dreamin' of your love and not knowing where to start Dreamin' of your love and not knowin' where to start FADE Dreamin' of your love and not knowin' where to start
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Written by: GARY LEWIS, LEON RUSSELL, THOMAS LESSLIE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Everybody Loves a Clown" was released by Gary Lewis & the Playboys in September 1965. The song was released on Liberty Records and produced by Snuff Garrett.
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Song PopularityThe song was a commercial success for Gary Lewis and the Playboys, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1965.
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Song CompositionThis song was composed by Gary Lewis, along with Leon Russell and Thomas Leslie. Gary Lewis, in fact, is the lead singer of the band, Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
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Rock and Roll Hall of FameAlthough the band Gary Lewis & the Playboys, is not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Gary's father, famous comedian Jerry Lewis, was honored with a special tribute at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Follow-up Single"Everybody Loves a Clown" was the follow-up single to their number one hit, "This Diamond Ring". The song continued the group's run of top ten hits.
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Theme of the SongThe lyrics of "Everybody Loves a Clown" depict the inner sadness of a comedian, presenting a dichotomy between the joyful facade and the sorrowful reality, a theme quite common but unique in its presentation.
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Album InclusionThe song "Everybody Loves a Clown" is included in the album of the same name, which was also released in 1965.
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Film AppearanceWhile the song itself didn't appear in a specific film, Gary Lewis & the Playboys did make cameo appearances in a couple of popular films. Their music, including hits like "Everybody Loves a Clown", was representative of the pop-rock sound proliferating in mid-1960s cinema.
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InfluenceThe success of this song helped to establish Gary Lewis & the Playboys as one of the leading American pop and rock bands of the mid-1960s.
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Cover Versions"Everybody Loves a Clown" has been covered by several artists across the globe, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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