Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
"He didn't quite foresee how the world was gonna be,
and clowns would one day cause fear."

We've pondered that having both grown up in the happy clown world.

That is a remarkably creative lyric. You tell great stories in your songs and wow this one is standout.
The initial seemingly contradictory title really sets it up.

Excellent vocals and instrumental performance by you and Dave.
The organ was a nice addition. All around great band and mix.

Enjoyed it and the very cool video!

J&B
Thanks, J&B. I've only known happy clowns in my childhood, too. Killer Clowns From Outer Space was blasphemous to this little kid.

Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Thanks, Brain. Now I've gotta hear that German song. Please send. My search only revealed one by MadCraker6, which is not very good.
Wolf Maahn: Der Clown hat den Blues
Thanks, Brain. That was fun. Yeah, that is so much better than this sad song.

Originally Posted by PROJECT M
Hello Marty and Dave
Great song
Sounds really extremely good
Dave brings some excellent guitar work to the song
Bass and vocals as always TOP
Great collaboration
Andi ;-)
Thanks, Andi! This was a fun one. Glad you like it.

Originally Posted by TuneMonger
Great observation that lent it self well toward a clever, esoteric song. There aren't any more animals in the Ringling Circus, I wonder if they removed the clowns, too? Pennywise certainly wreaked his havoc on the culture. Great work!
Thanks, Bob! Barnum would've figured a way to capitolize all of that. Pennywise is one even our granddaughter won't watch, and she's seen every scarey movie since she was 4. She's not scared of clowns, just jump-scares, so she's more afraid of movie directors and such.

Originally Posted by jannesan
I've never known a clown or been a clown so not easy to relate to the story wink But still an entertaining story with an interesting character, quite sad and some Stephen King & Joker feel there, I could already see a sequel, "The revenge of the sad clown" wink Creative storystelling once again!

Great, expressive vocals. Pleasant band and no one can ever fill Dave's big shoes or replace his big fills.

Very nice tearful ending.

Janne
HAHA. Good one, King & The Joker. What a wicked duo. Also, good sequel plot, Janne. You're right about Dave's big shoes. He's got a lot of guitars in there.

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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