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"Cathy's Clown" is a popular song, written by Don Everly and recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1960. The lyrics describe a man who has been wronged and publicly humiliated by his lover: "Here he comes / That's Cathy's clown". The choruses are sung by brothers Don and Phil in their trademark close harmony style, while Don sings the bridges solo.
"Cathy's Clown" Released: April 1960; A Date with the Everly Brothers is the fourth studio album by American singing duo the Everly Brothers, released in 1960.
In 1960, they signed with Warner Bros. Records and recorded "Cathy's Clown," which was their biggest-selling single. The brothers enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1961 and their output dropped off, though additional hit singles continued through 1962.
Cathy's Clown: Don Everly & Phil Everly: March 18, 1960 A Date with the Everly Brothers: 2:25 #1 in US Hot 100, US R&B, and UK Chains: Carole King: July 11, 1962 The Price of Fame: 2:19 Chlo-E: Neil Moret / Gus Kahn: June 1, 1961 Both Sides of an Evening: 2:05 Christmas Eve Can Kill You Dennis Linde: November 11, 1971
Bill Black's Combo (Black pictured) had two number ones in 1960. Jackie Wilson also took two singles to the top of the chart during the year. The Everly Brothers spent one week at number one with "Cathy's Clown". Jerry Butler (pictured in later life) ended the year at number one.
Theme from A Summer Place" by Percy Faith was the number one song of 1960. Bobby Rydell had four songs on the Year-End Hot 100. Brenda Lee had four songs on the Year-End Hot 100. Connie Francis had four songs on the Year-End Hot 100. The Everly Brothers had four songs on the Year-End Hot 100. This is a list of Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 ...
Cathy's Clown: The Everly Brothers: May 28 June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25: Everybody's Somebody's Fool: Connie Francis: July 2 July 9 July 16: Alley Oop: The Hollywood Argyles, Dante & the Evergreens: July 23: I'm Sorry: Brenda Lee: July 30 August 6: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini: Brian Hyland: August 13: It's Now or Never ...
UK singles chart number ones UK singles chart 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Other charts Melody Maker – 1956–1969 Melody Maker – 1970s Melody Maker – 1980s NME – 1960s NME – 1970s NME – 1980s Record Mirror (1955–1962) Miscellaneous charts 1952–1969 Miscellaneous charts 1969–1988 Related Official Charts Company Christmas number one Melody Maker was a ...