Death of a Clown
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"Death of a Clown" is a song by Dave Davies
, member of British rock
group The Kinks
, released as his debut solo single in 1967. The song is co-written with his brother Ray Davies
. Ray Davies' first wife, Rasa, sings the supporting female vocal during the song's chorus. Although credited to Dave Davies, it was technically a Kinks recording, as his backing band was The Kinks.
The single release was met with considerable success in the UK, hitting #3, thus prompting Dave Davies to consider embarking on a solo career. When subsequent singles were met with less success, the idea was set aside until 1980, with his debut album being AFL1-3603.
The song has also been released on Kinks albums, the first time on Something Else by The Kinks
. (1967)
Dave Davies
David Russell Gordon "Dave" Davies is an English rock musician best known for his role as lead guitarist and vocalist for the English rock band The Kinks....
, member of British rock
British rock
British rock describes a wide variety of forms of music made in the United Kingdom. Since around 1964, with the "British Invasion" of the United States spearheaded by The Beatles, British rock music has had a considerable impact on the development of American music and rock music across the...
group The Kinks
The Kinks
The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorised in the United States as a British Invasion band, The Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock acts of the era. Their music was influenced by a...
, released as his debut solo single in 1967. The song is co-written with his brother Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Ray Davies, CBE is an English rock musician. He is best known as lead singer and songwriter for the Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave...
. Ray Davies' first wife, Rasa, sings the supporting female vocal during the song's chorus. Although credited to Dave Davies, it was technically a Kinks recording, as his backing band was The Kinks.
The single release was met with considerable success in the UK, hitting #3, thus prompting Dave Davies to consider embarking on a solo career. When subsequent singles were met with less success, the idea was set aside until 1980, with his debut album being AFL1-3603.
The song has also been released on Kinks albums, the first time on Something Else by The Kinks
Something Else by the Kinks
Something Else by The Kinks, often referred to as just Something Else, is the fifth UK studio album by English rock group The Kinks, released in September 1967. The album marks the final involvement of American producer Shel Talmy in The Kinks' 1960s studio recordings; henceforth Ray Davies would...
. (1967)