Who sang the original version of Send in the clowns?
Stephen Sondheim
Sondheim wrote the song specifically for Glynis Johns, who created the role of Desirée on Broadway. The song is structured with four verses and a bridge, and uses a complex compound meter….Popular success.
| “Send In the Clowns” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Judy Collins | |
| Songwriter(s) | Stephen Sondheim |
| Producer(s) | Arif Mardin |
What show did send in the clowns come from?
A Little Night Music
If casual theatergoers know anything about Mu Performing Arts’ production of “A Little Night Music,” they’re most likely to be familiar with its classic song, “Send in the Clowns.” But do they really know it? Spoiler alert: It’s not about clowns.
Does Judy Collins still perform?
Judy Collins is currently touring across 2 countries and has 45 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, after that they’ll be at Jonathan’s in Ogunquit.
Who recorded Send in the clowns?
Judy Collins
Send in the Clowns/Artists
Who sang don’t know what you got till it’s gone?
Cinderella
Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)/Artists
Who sang Send in the Clowns song?
“Send in the Clowns” is a song by Stephen Sondheim from the 1973 musical A Little Night Music, an adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s film Smiles of a Summer Night. Sondheim wrote the song specifically for the actress Glynis Johns, who created the role of Desirée on Broadway.
What does send in the Clown mean?
The term “send in the clowns” is a reference to Shakespeare’s tragedies. Whenever the plot became too intense, he brough in a comic character to lighten things up.
Who was the original singer of send in the Clowns?
Send In The Clowns is a song by Stephen Sondheim, for the musical “ A Little Night Music ” in 1973. Frank Sinatra recorded this song in his album “Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back”, in the same year. The song has a deep meaning and chooses an uncommon way to tell about a break-up.
