Everybody Loves a Clown (song)

"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, and also No. 4 in Canada.[1][2]

"Everybody Loves a Clown"
Single by Gary Lewis & the Playboys
from the album Everybody Loves a Clown
B-side"Time Stands Still"
ReleasedAugust 20, 1965
GenrePop rock
Length2:26
LabelLiberty
Songwriter(s)Snuff Garrett, Gary Lewis, Leon Russell
Gary Lewis & the Playboys singles chronology
"Save Your Heart for Me"
(1965)
"Everybody Loves a Clown"
(1965)
"She's Just My Style"
(1965)

Personnel

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According to the AFM contract sheet, the following musicians appeared at the recording session.[3]

Cover versions

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References

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  1. ^ Gary Lewis & the Playboys singles
  2. ^ "RPM Play Sheet - November 8, 1965" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Everybody Loves A Clown AFM Contract" (PDF). The Wrecking Crew. American Federation of Musicians. Retrieved December 31, 2022.