Introduction
“The Clown” is a song written by Red Sovine and recorded by Conway Twitty. It was released in 1968 as the second single from his album Here’s Conway Twitty. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is a ballad about a clown who is in love with a woman who does not love him back. The clown tries to win her love by making her laugh, but she is always sad. In the end, the clown gives up and leaves, heartbroken.
Critical reception
“The Clown” was a commercial success, but it received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the song’s emotional impact, while others criticized it for being too sentimental.
Impact and legacy
“The Clown” is one of Conway Twitty’s most popular songs. It has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Jr., George Jones, and Loretta Lynn. The song has also been used in several films and television shows, including “The Simpsons” and “The Sopranos”.
“The Clown” is a powerful ballad that tells a moving story of unrequited love. It is a reminder that even the most talented and successful people can experience heartbreak.
Here are some additional details about the song:
The song was written by Red Sovine, who was a country music singer and songwriter.
The song was recorded by Conway Twitty in 1968.
The song was released as the second single from Twitty’s album Here’s Conway Twitty.
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Jr., George Jones, and Loretta Lynn.
The song has also been used in several films and television shows, including “The Simpsons” and “The Sopranos”.
“The Clown” is a powerful ballad that tells a moving story of unrequited love. It is a reminder that even the most talented and successful people can experience heartbreak.
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Lyrics:
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…