The Tears Of A Clown

By The Miracles

Recording of "The Tears Of A Clown" (Hank Cosby, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder)
Duration
3:05
Year
1970
Type
Studio

Recording Dates

September 26, 1966 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Track recorded
November 9, 1966 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Overdubs recorded
November 14, 1966 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Lead vocals recorded
September 2, 1970 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Single version recorded

Recording Credits

Producer Hank Cosby, Smokey Robinson
Lead Vocals Smokey Robinson
Background Vocals Bobby Rogers, Ronnie White, Pete Moore, Claudette Rogers Robinson
Instrumentation The Funk Brothers
Guitar Marv Tarplin, Unknown
Bass Bob Babbitt?
Drums Unknown
Tambourine Unknown
Bassoon Charles R. Sirard
Handclaps Unknown

Appears On

Release Artist Released
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 10: 1970 Various Artists August 12, 2008