Death of a Clown

"Death of a Clown"
Single by Dave Davies
B-side	"Love Me Till the Sun Shines" (D. Davies)
Released	7 July 1967
Format	7", 45 rpm
Recorded	June 1967
Genre	Rock
Label	Pye 7N 17356
Writer(s)	Dave Davies, Ray Davies
Producer	Shel Talmy
Dave Davies singles chronology
"Death of a Clown" (1967) "Susannah's Still Alive" (1968)

"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^[1], 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)

References

1. ^ Chart positions, at kinks.it.rit.edu, retrieved May 3, 2007.