The Joker (Anthony Newley song)
"The Joker" is a song by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, from the 1964 musical The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd.[1]
Recordings
- Anthony Newley performed the song on the original cast recording.
- Sammy Davis Jr., on the album, Sammy's Back On Broadway 1965
- Bobby Rydell, on the TV show Shindig!
- Sérgio Mendes, on the 1966 album, Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
- Wes Montgomery, did an instrumental version on the 1967 album, A Day In The Life.
- Shirley Bassey, on the 1968 album, This Is My Life.
- Mark Trevorrow, on the 2004 album, It's About Time.
- Gina Riley performed and recorded her version as the opening only theme to the Australian sitcom, Kath & Kim. This full recording also appeared on the 2004 soundtrack album, Kath & Kim's Party Tape.
References
- ↑ The Ultimate Broadway Fake Book (Songbook) 1458489515 Hal Leonard Corp. - 1984 - ... Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley PRODUCER: David Merrick with Bernard Delfont DIRECTOR: Anthony Newley ... The show's rich score contained 14 songs, many of which became standards including “The Joker,” “Feeling Good,” ...
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