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

1. 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,” ...