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"Clowns"
Song

"Clowns" is a folktronica song performed by British duo Goldfrapp. The song was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory for the duo's fourth album Seventh Tree (2008). It was released as the album's fourth single in October 2008.

On 20 October 2008, "Clowns" was available to digital download for free from Goldfrapp's official website and MySpace page.[1] A live version of the song, performed at the 2008 BBC Electric Proms, was also released as a free download.[2] As part of the newspaper's week of free Goldfrapp giveaways, The Guardian released as live version of "Clowns" recorded at Union Chapel in London, England.[3] The song was played over the film's end of Veronika Decides to Die (film). It has been covered by Melora Creager of Rasputina.

Tracklist

Digital single

  1. "Clowns" (album version)
  2. "Happiness" (choral version)

Official versions

  1. "Clowns" (album version) – 4:10
  2. "Clowns" (instrumental version) – 4:07
  3. "Clowns" (live from BBC Electric Proms 2008) – 4:32
  4. "Clowns" (live from Union Chapel) – 4:22

References

  1. ^ "Free Download: Clowns/Happiness (Choral Version)". Goldfrapp.com. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 28 October 2008.
  2. ^ "Goldfrapp". BBC. Retrieved 28 October 2008.
  3. ^ "Goldfrapp - Clowns (Live from Union Chapel)". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 October 2008. Retrieved 28 October 2008.
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