Monday, May 31, 2010

LISTEN TO OLD SCHOOL, FOOL!


Today’s pick: THE TEARS OF A CLOWN

Artist: SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES

Year: 1967

Album: Make it Happen

Genre: Motown

Interesting stuff:
- #1 hit on the Pop and R&B charts.
- In the song Robinson compares himself to the tragic clown from the opera, Pagliacci.


Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown
Found at skreemr.org

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9 comments:

  1. That is going old school, dude. Now thw song is stuck in my head...thanks!

    http://www.apackalipsnow.blogspot.com

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  2. This is a sweet, sweet song, and one of Adam Carolla's favorites, oddly enough. You might also want to check out one of his other favorite, "Lucretia McEvil" by Blood Sweat and Tears.

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  3. The problem with this song, is that I remember the day it was released. I was a junior in high school, in 1967....SHIT!!!

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  4. Aw man! I thought you were going to post the Mr. T rap: Treat Your Mother Right! I pity the fool!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_rBidCkJxo

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  5. That pic combined with the title made me fall outta my chair

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  6. Great tune! Also gotta love Mr. T!

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