"Pocket of a Clown" is a song written and recorded by American

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artist

Dwight Yoakam Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and film director. He first achieved mainstream attention in 1986 with the release of his debut album '' Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.''. Yoakam had considerab ...

. It was released in June 1994 as the fifth and final single from his album '' This Time''. This song peaked at number 22 in the United States and at number 4 in Canada.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "nicely produced and jumping shuffle tune." She goes on to say that it isn't Yoakam's "strongest song, but it's still a few levels above much of what makes today's playlists."''

'', June 25, 1994

Music video

The music video was directed by Gregory R. Alosio. The video won the Country Music Television Europe, Music Video of the Year Award.

Chart performance

"Pocket of a Clown" debuted at number 66 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 2, 1994.

Year-end charts

References

{{Dwight Yoakam singles Dwight Yoakam songs 1994 singles Songs written by Dwight Yoakam Reprise Records singles 1993 songs Song recordings produced by Pete Anderson