Everybody Loves a Clown

Gary Lewis & the Playboys

About Everybody Loves a Clown

"Everybody Loves a Clown" is a song written by Snuff Garrett, Gary Lewis, and Leon Russell and was recorded by Gary Lewis & the Playboys for their 1965 album, Everybody Loves a Clown. The song reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.


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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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Gary Lewis & the Playboys

Gary Lewis & the Playboys were a 1960s rock group fronted by Gary Lewis, son of comedian Jerry Lewis. They are best known for their 1965 Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "This Diamond Ring." more »

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Written by: GARY LEWIS, LEON RUSSELL, THOMAS LESSLIE

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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.
Song Popularity
The song was a commercial success for Gary Lewis and the Playboys, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1965.
Song Composition
This 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.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Although 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.
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.
Theme of the Song
The 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.
Album Inclusion
The song "Everybody Loves a Clown" is included in the album of the same name, which was also released in 1965.
Film Appearance
While 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.
Influence
The 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.
Cover Versions
"Everybody Loves a Clown" has been covered by several artists across the globe, demonstrating its enduring popularity.

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