The Clown
Conway Twitty
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You love the way it makes me feel when I can't catch my breath Like walkin' on a high wire, Lord, it scares me half to death You're always high above me and I'm always fallin' down Our love's just a circus baby, and I'm just the clown And I'll do tricks for you, just like you want me to I'll do anything it takes just to hang around I'll paint a smile for you to cover up my frown 'Cause our loves a circus and I'm just the clown Everyone's in love with you, but they just look at me and laugh And I'll bet when they see me cry, they think it's just an act Ah, but someday when it's over and we bring the big top down You can say it was one big circus and I was just the clown And I'll do tricks for you, just like you want me to I'll do anything it takes just to hang around I'll paint a smile for you to cover up my frown 'Cause you love the circus, but you don't love the clown
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Written by: LORI CARSON
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12 facts about this song
Song's Release"The Clown" by Conway Twitty was released in 1981, serving as one of the leading tracks on his album, "Mr. T."
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Chart PerformanceThe song wasn't only popular among fans but also did impressively well on the charts. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States in July 1981.
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Song Genre"The Clown" falls under the umbrella of Country and Western music, a genre in which Conway Twitty was a legendary figure.
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SongwriterThe lyrics of "The Clown" were penned by Wayne Carson, a prolific songwriter who also wrote hits for other prominent artists such as The Box Tops and Elvis Presley.
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Notable LyricsThe song stands out for its poignant lyrics, with a memorable line being: "But no one laughed, cause there was no one there. Yeah, I was the only one at the circus there."
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Album Performance"The Clown" appears on the album "Mr. T," which ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart – a testament to Conway Twitty's popularity at the time.
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ThemesThis song deals with themes of loneliness and heartbreak, common elements in country music.
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LegacyEven decades after its release, "The Clown" is still considered one of Conway Twitty's greatest hits and continues to be played on classic country radio stations.
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McCoy HarmonicaThe song's intro is marked by a distinctive harmonica part, played by the legendary musician Charlie McCoy.
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Multiple Releases"The Clown" was also later released in the compilation album "The Conway Twitty Collection" in 1994, attesting to the song's enduring appeal.
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Conway Twitty's CareerConway Twitty was one of the most successful country musicians of his time, with "The Clown" being one of his 40 No.1 country hits. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Emotional DeliveryKnown for his rich, emotional delivery, Twitty’s heartfelt performance in "The Clown" is often highly praised by critics and fans alike.
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