Originally Posted by Alrightmate:
“Welcome to the Pleasuredome - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Death of a Clown - Dave Davies
(Although I wouldn't say that this would be that appropriate for a party. A bit too melancholic for that).
House of Fun - Madness
Tears of a Clown - Smokey Robinson or The Beat”
Originally Posted by JohnnyForget:
“Not obvious to me. Never heard it (or heard of it) and have no intention of ever hearing it.
Here are some that are more obvious to me:-
Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite - The Beatles
Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
Death Of A Clown - Dave Davies
Ha! Ha! Said The Clown - Manfred Mann
Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan (lyrics mention jugglers and clowns)
Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Some lesser known tracks with a circus connection:-
1941 - Harry Nilsson
Goodbye Cruel World (I'm Off To Join The Circus) - James Darren
Clown Shoes - Johnny Burnette
Fire Eater - Three Dog Night
See The Funny Little Clown - Bobby Goldsboro”
Snap!
Acrobat - U2
Bring On The Dancing Horses - Echo and the Bunnymen
When The Circus Comes - Los Lobos
Wild Billy's Circus Story - Bruce Springsteen