Death of a Clown
Dave Davies
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My makeup is dry and it clags on my chin I'm drowning my sorrows in whiskey and gin The lion tamer's whip doesn't crack anymore The lions they won't fight and the tigers won't roar So let's all drink to the death of a clown Won't someone help me to break up this crown Let's all drink to the death of a clown Let's all drink to the death of a clown The old fortune teller lies dead on the floor Nobody needs fortunes told anymore The trainer of insects is crouched on his knees And frantically looking for runaway fleas Let's all drink to the death of a clown So won't someone help me to break up this crown Let's all drink to the death of a clown Let's all drink to the death of a clown
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Written by: Dave Davies, Raymond Douglas Davies
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Death of a Clown" is a song by Dave Davies, who was the lead guitarist and vocalist for the British rock band, The Kinks.
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Release DetailsThe song was first released in July 1967 as a single on Pye Records in the UK and Reprise Records in the US.
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Co-Writing CollaborationThe song was co-written by Dave Davies and his brother, Ray Davies, who was also the primary songwriter and frontman of The Kinks.
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Album Inclusion"Death of a Clown" eventually appeared on The Kinks' fifth studio album, "Something Else" which was released later in 1967.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as one of the highest-charting singles by Dave Davies in his solo career.
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Musical StyleThe song is notable for its classic baroque pop and folk sound, featuring a mournful melody played on an acoustic guitar and a haunting organ in the background.
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Song Interpretation"Death of a Clown" is often interpreted as a commentary on the fleeting nature of fame and the challenges that come with a life in the public eye.
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Dave's Solo CareerThe success of the song led the record company to consider launching Dave Davies's solo career; however, this plan did not fully materialize.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Death of a Clown" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity. Notable versions include those by Noel Gallagher and the heavy metal band, Grave Digger.
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Enduring LegacyEven today, "Death of a Clown" remains one of Dave Davies's best-known songs and is often hailed as a classic of British 1960s pop music.
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