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Who sang Send in the Clowns?

Don McLean released the song Send in the Clowns. Date of release: 2015.

Release date: 2015

Duration: 03:52

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The meaning of the song 'Send in the Clowns ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Send in the Clowns song analysis

The protagonist feels sad because he thought he had found the perfect partner, but she didn't want the same things he did. He compares their situation to that of a circus, wondering where the clowns are to distract himself from his sadness. He realizes that it is too late to find someone else, and wishes for some comedy in his life, even though it may not come.

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Don McLean - Short Biography

Donald McLean III is an iconic American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie". He also produced other popular singles such as "Vincent", "Dreidel" and "Wonderful Baby". His interpretations of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" cemented his place in music history. His music is considered a cornerstone of the loss of innocence of the first generation of rock and roll.