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The Joker (Anthony Newley song)

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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.

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 Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66
  • Wes Montgomery, 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 Joker (Anthony Newley song) Wikipedia
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