Everybody Loves a Clown (song)
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"Everybody Loves a Clown" is a song written by Thomas Leslie, Gary Lewis
, and Leon Russell
and was recorded by Gary Lewis & the Playboys
for their 1965 album, Everybody Loves a Clown. The song reached #4 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.
Gary Lewis (musician)
Gary Lewis is an American musician who was the eponymous leader of Gary Lewis & the Playboys.-Early life:Gary Lewis is the son of comedian and actor Jerry Lewis...
, and Leon Russell
Leon Russell
Claude Russell Bridges , known professionally as Leon Russell, is an American musician and songwriter, who has recorded as a session musician, sideman, and maintained a solo career in music....
and was recorded by Gary Lewis & the Playboys
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."-Original members:* Gary Lewis - Drums and vocals...
for their 1965 album, Everybody Loves a Clown. The song reached #4 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.