Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown (Lyric Video)

The Official Lyric Video for “The Tears Of A Clown" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.
#MOTOWN #SmokeyRobinsonAndTheMiracles #TheTearsOfAClown

[@TimEssDub]

This is one of the best songs about depression.

[@garywemmer9342]

Never thought about it that way. Just love the song!!!!!!

[@Hermit362]

That is a good point though. A sad song lyrically but makes you want to smile and dance.

[@yvetteceniceros7780]

Best Mo Town Song of All Time 2024 still listening!

[@livelife7011]

While I'm a huge Zeppelin fan....this song just slays me. Excellent!!

[@marysalisbury9270]

Right? 😂

[@matthewfalkenstein6668]

Stuck on a desert island - you get one song. This is it for me

[@ConradSpoke]

This is catchy. They should play it on the radio.

[@gotrix2965]

Yeah its so sad they never play such classics. This is a banger.

[@jefffisher5299]

Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, got my dad through Vietnam. He said his music lifted him spiritually and got his mind out of that place while he served. My dad passed away in 2009. He was a huge fan of the Supremes, Gene Chandler, the Four Tops, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. I listen to Motown to reminisce my dad. Thank you

[@cossielass]

I listen to Gold radio and its played on there very often ....one of my all time favourites.

[@elderrybot3778]

You're about 60 years late

[@georgehenderson7783]

This comment made me laugh out loud. Wish I had a dollar for every time they played this on the radio in the 70s. Came here from this just uploaded FredFlix video, he included it there - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKLQiKWVZ6qpfKs

[@maryloukriscuinas3338]

one of my moms favorites she passed away last week but i have happy memories of her

[@user-bn8tb7kl1r]

Can’t say Motown without saying Smokey!!!! The best !!!

[@bannjaxx]

That heartbeat drum, that voice, that lyric, thats the perfect song.

[@nicidevine6670]

For sure about that ❤

[@dallasheltzell]

One of the greatest Motown songs ever, and that's saying something. Who' else is still cranking up this perfect classic in their 70s in 2024? And surely no other song in the top-40 era mentions Pagliacci!

[@lestermoore9827]

I’m right here with u

[@andywilliams6965]

Not the best in my opinion, maybe tied 100

[@user-ki1bj5rx4h]

I am my friend hello from Brisbane Australia what a song ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ki1bj5rx4h]

@@andywilliams6965

[@user-ki1bj5rx4h]

@@andywilliams6965obviously you know diddly squat about good music

[@LawDude777]

One of the great songs everybody needs in their music collection!

[@dediamkaming]

That includes millenials like me 😂

[@BillMarion]

One of the greatest songs written, arranged, and recorded. So many amazing moments.

[@mrmojorisin7334]

Great song !!! 🙂

[@eileenstephenson735]

2024 for listening........ the words relevant then and now.

[@nomoresaul]

We had this song on a boombox when I was a little kid and I played it so much that my family got mad and I still remember it

[@garyfrazier5414]

You don't hear many bassoons in 60s music. As good as cowbell!

[@roberthanson579]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded.

[@johnpick8336]

If Smokey Robinson sees this I would like to thank him for singing the soundtrack of our lives. So many of our life's memories are tied to your music thank you for sharing it with us.

[@douglas2902]

Smoky rocks when he wants to. I completely understand why it was #1

[@joshuatucker4380]

I may be millennial but I love the old school music

[@bayousmackerdixford3389]

la vieille école est la meilleure école !!!!!

[@user-ro6er1gm9x]

You have Great Taste !

[@melaniehollands9000]

There's nothing like Old School!

[@nomoresaul]

I’m millennial too, but this was one of the first songs I ever really heard. The only impactful song I heard before this one was The Little Drummer Boy, and I’m only TOLD I had heard that song. This is the earliest one I remember.

[@Joshua69th]

Gen z and love it

[@FreddieVee]

This song and “Tracks Of My Tears” add up to a dynamic duo.

[@karenhunter5210]

96 Tears also!

[@futuremovieactor]

The Tracks of My Tears of a Clown. Haha.

[@user-lq5dc1yw3u]

❤ This song! It's a great storytelling song. Real music when they actually sang!

[@alicejean4879]

SMOKEY STILL GOT IT IN 2023!!! LIT UP THE GRAMMY AWARDS, WITH STEVIE WONDER…WHAT A BLESSING!!!❤

[@michaelhodges5921]

This tune was a stable every Friday night disco back the 70's ❤

[@derrikawright5795]

I want radio stations to get back playing this on their “old school” stations, especially the morning shows. I miss Tom Joyner and Russ Parr.

[@Peter-Warton]

Any rock song with bassoon is automatically awesome.

[@johnrudan9699]

Oh man, it took me YEARS to figure that out, after hearing it on a jukebox in 1970 when I was 12!

[@user-uk6gq3xb3q]

Been listening to this song 🎵 since it came out in the 70's, one of my all time favorite motown sound use to watch soul train as a kid,just turned 67 yrs young,still going strong,like this song❤❤❤

[@michaelrones8161]

The song came out in 1968

[@yoncedelrey]

probably of my fav by smokey robinson & the miracles. they made this sad song sound sooo good!

[@tonijohnson4782]

Still lovin this song! I was 8 years old when I first heard it. It still makes me smile and dance.

[@Iambigdaa]

Oh don't it, though!

[@cynthiaprentice8420]

Music from the sixties is still as good today June 2024!! How much music today will still be as good in sixty years??

[@Pauliewally]

None

[@Xanthus179]

Bassoon, bari sax, harpsichord, and more. Such an incredible song and that’s not even mentioning all the other fantastic talent involved.

[@CommishNflpro]

Facts......

[@gospelpopsoulman]

One year, at Motown’s annual Christmas party, Stevie Wonder approached Smokey Robinson and told him about a track he’d just finished recording but hadn’t written words for. Robinson took it home and the song’s bright, swirling melody immediately made him think of a circus. As Robinson later recalled, he wondered, “What can I write about the circus that’s going to touch people’s hearts? Can’t write about the animals. People love animals, but what’s that got to do with touching people’s hearts, unless I write something tragic about an animal.” He eventually landed on the idea of a sad clown; “Tears of a Clown” appeared on the Miracles’ 1967 album Make It Happen, but wasn’t released as a single until 1970, when it went to the top of the charts in the U.S. and U.K.

[@levanabrzeni]

Stevie is the biggest figure in the popular music

[@tonypassaretti]

He is the best of Motown.

[@robin101962]

This has been "My Song" ever since being bought it back in 1970. I was only 8 & didnt even have anything to play it on except for my sisters player. The "B" side of "Who's Gonna Take The Blame" still blows my mind too - a perfect song with a beginning, middle & end. I now have a few notes from "Tears" incorporated in a tattoo I had done for my 50th birthday, and (without being morbid) I asked a piano-playing friend to do a version at my funeral if I go before he does. Love you Smokey. xx

[@carolinen5396]

This tune is awesome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

Two things I have to acknowledge about this song other than it OUTSTANDING 1. I Hear a females voice. I'm going to presume it's Ms. Claudette. Smokey's first wife. She's not pictured on the album cover....Why not? 2. I finally found out what the words are towards the end....."the greatest pretender". Until this video, no other person had the words to that particular verse. Which makes me appreciate this song all that much more. This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Mr. Robinson and Mr. Wonder are musical genius's!

[@mathenellwoods95]

Claudette left the group as far as performances but still remained an active member until Smokey left.

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

@@mathenellwoods95 So you've proved my point🤷

[@tirade30]

I grew up in the 90's but no matter the boy band heavy metal band I always went to Motown classic Rock and good old 80's and earlier music according to my grandparents God rest their souls I have an oldies spirit and if that ain't the truth this song along with their music is in every one of my devices and playlists I love that smooth voice of his so well controlled Motown 2024

[@mnsherlock8653]

This has been my daughter's favorite song since she was 4 and still at 16 she still LOVES it

[@PeterToulas]

Nice! This is in my top 3 Smokey songs ever along with Tracks Of My Tears and Cruising. The musicianship in this song and the back and forth background repeated vocals by the other Miracles to compliment Smokey's voice is inimitable!!

[@HarrisonHollers]

The horns, drums, and bass! Goddam! FIRE!!

[@markmcentire656]

This some bad ass Motown song !!!!!!!!!!

[@rd76pag]

Wow, I never knew the name of this song until now. I really like this song.

[@deloisjackson125]

This is still one of my favorite songs.💃💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@smokeyrobinson3085]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love. I'm not complete without you as my Fan, I have you to be most thankful for ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anneflavell1259]

This is not the real Smokey Robinson it is a scammer scamming money and gift cards from people please report to u tube and authorities

[@danielhetue6968]

Imagine Smokey Robinson and the Miracles singing that awesome 1970 song at a circus!!

[@michaelrones8161]

The song came out in 1968

[@bjeffrey1863]

My man is still doin the road today..LEGEND!

[@wileycousins9209]

I amuse myself every so often by making my "Greatest Recordings of All Time" list. This record makes the top 5 every time. Often it's #1. Just a masterpiece.

[@learleywells4498]

The best song ever recorded back in the day! I loved this song. I was only five years old, but I do remember it well. My mother had the 45 record at the time and she used to play it a lot is the reason I remember this song. Me and my mom used to sing along every time she played it. :D Those were the good old days! :D ♥♥♥♥♥ Life wasn't so bad back then like it is now. :(

[@learleywells4498]

@Smokey Robinson ♪ You're welcome! 😳Are you the real Smokey Robinson?? 😲 If so, I applaud you Sir! 👋👋👋👋👋 😀 God bless you. 😃

[@bluehibiscus502]

Scammer alert 🚨

[@LupeHernandez-qv9xm]

Motown still has a deep place in my soul of sounds I just cant never let it go

[@KevinWatson-mz2os]

Could not have said it anybetter Sing it Smokey ❤❤❤❤

[@charlottesteele9533]

I love this song

[@johnsone9396]

An all time classic I sing to myself for the past 50 years. Almost perfect in every sense. Get well Smokey!

[@GabeWayne]

There are only a few perfect songs ever. This would be one of them...

[@marcmcdonald2888]

As a 52yr old white man I love Motown so much beautiful music from so many great artists 😁😁😁😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩

[@alciao3441]

There's no need to mention your race. Just enjoy da 🎶 music

[@nishimotomari]

순풍 ㅋㅋㅋ 아아~~ 너무욱껴^^

[@XCLent0]

This has to be the greatest song/lyric every written.

[@SLUGGER_CITY]

The drumming is top notch, just phenomenal! One of my all-time favorite songs. I grew up with this in the 80s, thank God, my parents had great taste in music, and thank God, for great music, altogether!!🎶🎵🎶

[@darleneallen7751]

This is one of my favorite song of Smokey Robinson ! He always had a beautiful voice when he sings . I will continue listening to your music .

[@bonnywolsynuk8209]

I remember all the words 🙏🏻❤️

[@joellyons9112]

A good music can make you smile😊 I hope my simple Hello can make you smile🌹

[@smokeyrobinson3085]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love. I'm not complete without you as my Fan, I have you to be most thankful for ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lewisdivine536]

Just makes u feel good💞💞

[@NathanBrooken]

The drummer an d bass player is killing it.

[@staceydemory3845]

Saddest song that still want to get up and dance to! Love the bass!

[@neilfett1233]

My favourite song of all time. I don't know why. It just is

[@Brook987]

I'm a metalhead but completely dig this song!!!

[@phxdodgerfan1]

95.1 FM The Wow Factor in Phoenix, AZ plays it all the time! Never gets old!! True classic!!

[@klosnj11]

Man, so much going on in this classic jam. Such a shame my generation mostly doesn't pay attention to music like this.

[@sharyljackson9918]

I am enjoying this MOTOWN DANCE PARTY PLAYLIST 2024!!!! PARTY OVER HERE IN TEMPE ARIZONA!!🎉🎉💃🏿💃🏿🎷🎷🎶🎶

[@Hermit362]

A little before my time, but amazing music. Thanks pa for showing me great music!

[@rickysukul416]

What a timeless song 🔥

[@cherijohnson223]

I wasn’t even born yet but I like Smokey music

[@hv3926]

They played it tons in 1970-71 when I was in 6th grade.😃

[@paulselkirk2345]

Another brilliant piece of Motown I love this one ktf ❤❤❤🎉🤩😊😎🤗

[@kathyhenry2285]

I've been listening to Smokey's music all my life....he is the greatest....love you Smokey.... ❤❤❤

[@sharonpeppers3341]

#SMOKEYROBINSONANDTHEMIRACLES #TEARSOFACLOWN Smokey Robinson was another of the talented singer/songwriters at #MotownRecords. He wrote many hit songs for his group, as well as for other singers #EXCEPTIONAL 😄👍👍👍👍🎸🎹🥁🎷🎸💛💝💜💙

[@debbiesilliman7295]

You know I like this soul music everybody that knows me

[@mrironlunglungzielungzietv6697]

I went to see Madonna in concert when i was a kid and literally just before she came on they played this at the time I had no idea who it was or hadn't heard the song before and took me few years (no Internet no google) to find out who n what it was and it's become my favourite song since then fcukin classic motown what a voice n what a vibe and trust me hearing it thousands of watts loud with 75,000 people at wembley stadium hight of the summer was amazing trust me!

[@paul1242]

This song is as close to perfect as a pop song can be.

[@GILLY56ify]

Brill song with great lyrics ... still sounds as good as when it was released

[@daniellamantia7324]

Great song God bless you guys

[@youtuberube]

Smokey, Motown. 'nuff said.

[@samuelgriffin4167]

Smokey Robinson and The Miracles final No.1 song on Billboard's charts Tears Of A Clown together as a group in 1970 wouldn't be until six years later when they returned with Love Machine also No.1 from 1976 this time without Smokey it's Billy Griffin

[@michaelrones8161]

The song came out in 1968

[@gweneetikibradley3007]

“Tears Of A Clown” is among my top favorites💛.

[@johnbarron2269]

This is my FAVORITE song by Smokey and The Miracles.-Hands down.

[@hanno-erdmanntietz8424]

Awesome song. Amazing bass and great drumming, too.

[@kevinmaib5749]

Totally unique rock/pop song. Can anybody think of another pop song that used a bassoon ?? Great idea....!!!! 😃😃😃😃 Thanks for posting.

[@ryanpack4462]

Masterpiece!🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹💙🌹

[@chrishelbling3879]

Best pop song with a bassoon and piccolo ever.

[@bethkats3121]

I love the beat of this; even the instrumental part after Smokey sing, “The Tears of a Clown” especially the low part. Being totally blind, sometimes I catch more things than sighted people. It also is a good workout song

[@jeffg4686]

I've said this about numerous songs, but, I'm saying it again here - one of my top 10 favorite songs of all time. Top 10 lists are hard... Because there's so many good ones out there. But this is definitely GOLD.

[@LordCommanderEdTN]

I had never heard this song, nor had I heard of it... I came here because it is mentioned in "Spending my time" by Roxette. Good song!!!

[@djjim01]

Their (as a group) ONLY hit song to reach #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart - circa 1970.

[@TheJust22az]

One of my all time favorites.

[@lpd1snipe]

Ah yes, the memories.

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

Crazy that this song mentions Pagliacci!! Love it!!

[@user-pb7bt9nf9i]

When hits had sophistication and great lyrics. Not the mindless gumph churned out today.

[@blueridgepics]

...love love love!!!

[@megaskyburst]

1:00 - 1:10 The best ten seconds of music ever recorded

[@jojovaldez2766]

Takes.me.back.to.my.younger.days I.m.listening.to.this.song.in.my.55th.year.of.existence

[@garywemmer9342]

Folks, back in the day, we, as in ALL of us could listen to music just like this, no matter what your preference was! No now!!!!! Kinda petered out in the ninties, though there's still some good ones later, i guess it became the mind control efforts of the " unseen powers", that have led us to the present swill.

[@mbaum1951]

Love ❤️

[@deborahharris2962]

My neighbour has the radio on and this was blasting out from his radio. I love this song ❤

[@edwardlivengood4468]

Awesome song

[@rogerfournier3284]

They are my people! Thank God! {=(I WAS RAISED RIGHT=)}✓

[@rjw7058]

what an incredible mixing of all these different instruments and blending the singers into it, amazing>

[@PeteTildesley]

Bring it on 😎🕺🕊️👁️

[@petermott2411]

That Bassoon!