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David Byrne
growing up as a teenager in the 80s
'2001: A Space Odyssey' has loads of crazy moments
where they're filming an Elvis-style movie about racecar drivers
'Living In Another World' is a pop music masterpiece
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles/The English Beat-inspired 'Tears of a Clown' Art Print Size:8x12" / 24x29.7cm A4 David ByrneAs a proud New Wave loving Gen Xer, I first heard 'Tears of a Clown' as a cover version by The Beat (aka The English Beat here in North America), but quickly learnt it was originally Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (co written by Stevie Wonder, too). Smokey clearly felt an affinity to the classical opera antihero clown Pagliacci, as an entertainer who hides his pain, rage, and sadness behind a mask of laughter and smiles this song is not the first