I used to want to be a rock star, used to wanna be black
But I found my true calling when I slipped through the cracks
I'm a clown
I look pretty silly with my hair cut this way
But if I scare the little kids I laugh and say it's OK
I'm a clown
My life's tragedy – you will never see
I'm a clown
My sister is a dancer and my brother's a pimp
They made a dirty movie starring Zippy The Chimp and a clown
I'm a clown
My mother painted pictures of my daddy the jerk
Who became the family matter so he wouldn't have to work
I'm a clown
My life's tragedy – you will never see
I'm a clown
I dumb it down for the crowd, make a loud vulgar noise
It strikes the funny bone of all the girls and boys
I'm a clown
So if you hang around with me you better watch where you sit
You come to my circus – you're gonna step in some shit
I'm a clown
My life's tragedy – you won't never see
I'm a clown
Another stellar release from this long-lived ensemble. Though the King Crimson influence is obvious & that comparison unavoidable, these guys have made many great recordings that can't be categorized as 'mere copies'. The perfect balance of aggressive riffing and serene soundscapes. Stephen Roberts
The Australian jangle-poppers venture further into dreampop territory on their verdant new single, with summery, shimmering results. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 7, 2019
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There's a similarity in song writing between Richard Thompson and Hugh Cornwell which maybe isn't surprising as they went to the same school at the same time, although Thompson is older.
Due to Thompson's association with John French of Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band I searched for his work on the Bandcamp app. French, Thompson and Cornwell all have albums on the app which I'm very pleased about. Only Thompson has released contemporary albums, much to his credit. yellowcakeuf6