Send In The Clowns
Olivia Newton-John · Portraits: A Tribute To Great Women Of Song [2011]
Me here atlast on the ground, you in midair
Where are the clowns
Isn't it bliss, don't you approve
One who keeps taring around, one who can't move
Where are the clowns, there aught to be clowns
Just when I stopped opening doors
Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Sure of my lines, no one is there
Don't you love farce, my fault I feel
I thought that you'd want what I want....sorry my dear
Where are the clowns, send in the clowns... don't bother there
What a surprise, who could foresee
I've come to feel about you what you felt about me
Why only now when I see that you've drifted away
What a surpise, what a cliche'-
Isn't it rich, isn't it queer
Losing my timing this late in my career
Where are the clowns, there aught to be clowns- well maybe next year
Send In The Clowns
Olivia Newton-John's rendition of 'Send In The Clowns' appears on her 2011 tribute album, Portraits: A Tribute To Great Women Of Song. This recording captures the Australian singer's signature warmth and clarity as she interprets the classic Stephen Sondheim composition. While the song is widely recognized from the musical A Little Night Music, Newton-John's version emphasizes the emotional resonance of the piece within her broader discography of pop and soft rock standards. The track highlights her enduring ability to convey vulnerability and grace, fitting seamlessly into a collection dedicated to celebrating influential female vocalists. This performance stands as a testament to her versatility, bridging her pop heritage with the sophisticated demands of musical theater repertoire.