Tears Of A Panama Clown - Van Miracles featuring Smokey David Lee Roth

[James in New York]

Published on March, 2021

In 1984 anything seemed possible for "Diamond Dave" David Lee "Smokey" Roth. His supergroup Van Miracles was riding high on the charts with singles like "Jamie's Crying the Tracks of My Tears" and "I Second That Eruption."

But their biggest hit would be "Tears of a Panama Clown," which spent an amazing 17 weeks at number one on the Billboard Top 100.

Sadly, the wild ride wouldn't last, as too much partying, massive egos, infighting and "Smokey" Hagar tore the band apart.

Still, it's impossible not to smile or tap your feet while listening to their great '80s Motown stadium pop metal soul classics like "Tears of a Panama Clown," "Shop Around with the Devil," and so many others.

[vanCherone]

Ed doing the backup vocals on the verse ...

[PrideofPasadena]

LOL. I was thinking, " don't see the music working with this one".

[DJ Work'in Hard]

might be a good time for a little rest.

[Raldo]

Actually worked!!

[James in New York]

[jagerdave]

That was pretty awesome. It brought a smile to my face.

[sinner's swing]

OMG, why do I like this so much?

[DFVH5150]

One of the better ones for sure.

[YankeeRose]

I liked it, I just wish Smokey Robinson's voice wasn't cut out. It would have been cool to hear his voice alongside Dave's.

[KS 5150]

Strangely enough, it works

[James in New York]

Yes, it's a fun one!