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"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.

Personnel

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

• Leon Russell - session leader
• Hal Blaine
• Snuff Garrett
• Gary Lewis
• Carl Radle
• David H. Costell
• John R. West
• David Walker

Cover versions

• Jan and Dean on their 1966 album, Filet of Soul
• Del Shannon

In popular culture

• The song was featured in The Simpsons episode "Treehouse of Horror III."

References

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.

• 1965 singles
• 1965 songs
• Gary Lewis & the Playboys songs
• Liberty Records singles
• Songs written by Leon Russell
• Songs written by Snuff Garrett