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"'Clowns'" is a song by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp from their fourth studio album, 'Seventh Tree' (2008). The song was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. It was released as the album's fourth and final single in October 2008.

On 20 October 2008, "Clowns" was made available as a free download from Goldfrapp's official website and Myspace page.[http://www.goldfrapp.com/ "Free Download: Clowns/Happiness (Choral Version)"]. Goldfrapp.com. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 28 October 2008. A live version of the song, performed at the 2008 BBC Electric Proms, was also released as a free download.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/electricproms/2008/artists/goldfrapp/ "Goldfrapp"]. BBC. Retrieved 28 October 2008. As part of the newspaper's week of free Goldfrapp giveaways, 'The Guardian' released a live version of "Clowns" recorded at Union Chapel in London.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/audio/2008/oct/21/downloads-clowns-goldfrapp "Goldfrapp - Clowns (Live from Union Chapel)"]. 'The Guardian'. Retrieved 27 October 2008. Retrieved 28 October 2008. The song was played at end of the 2009 film 'Veronika Decides to Die'. It has been covered by Melora Creager of Rasputina.

In a video interview with 'Blender', Alison Goldfrapp stated the song was about the overabundance of women on reality television with breast implants.

Official versions



#"Clowns" (album version) 4:10

#"Clowns" (instrumental version) 4:07

#"Clowns" (live from BBC Electric Proms 2008) 4:32

#"Clowns" (live from Union Chapel) 4:22

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References



Category:2000s ballads

Category:2008 singles

Category:2008 songs

Category:Folk ballads

Category:Goldfrapp songs

Category:Mute Records singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Flood (producer)

Category:Songs about clowns

Category:Songs written by Alison Goldfrapp

Category:Songs written by Will Gregory

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