# Clown sings Pinball Wizard to the tune of Folsom Prison Blues **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 11, 2017, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240 "2017-04-11T16:00:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/1 "2017-04-11T16:00:14Z")
[YouTube link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bfPwtUTP4k) Just thought I’d share. I like the multiple takes after the music. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/2 "2017-04-11T16:27:41Z")
I’ve been following Puddles for awhile now, ever since I heard his version of “Royals.” Good stuff. My cousin got to see him in Milwaukee a few weeks ago, but, unfortunately I was out of town for the show. Check out his other stuff if you haven’t already. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/3 "2017-04-11T16:32:17Z")
I was thinking this might be Puddles just from the thread title. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/4 "2017-04-11T16:33:50Z")
Very clever and a lot of fun. Thanks for posting. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/5 "2017-04-11T16:39:12Z")
His version of I Want You to Want Me / Cheap Trick is excellent. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/6 "2017-04-11T17:30:11Z")
Perfect mashup. Puddles is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/7 "2017-04-11T17:42:33Z")
I’ve never heard of Puddles. That. Was. Fantastic! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/8 "2017-04-11T17:51:27Z")
I’ve reported this thread, asking that a mod fix the spelling error in the title. For some reason, my finger automatically presses the ‘e’ key when I try to type ‘Folsom’. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![GargoyleWB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gargoylewb/32/199_2.png) [@GargoyleWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GargoyleWB)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/9 "2017-04-11T18:14:33Z")
Puddles rocks! Recommended also [Mad World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVevvbFNKiY) and [Dancing Queen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRTYaMWeaMk). ---
**Author:** ![somepumpkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@somepumpkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/somepumpkin)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/10 "2017-04-11T18:27:48Z")
Yes, two thumbs up. It actually makes perfect sense. Though the first time through, there’s something ticking my 😕 meter. I was familiar with Puddles but I’ve spent little time with him. Thanks for strengthening our relationship. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/11 "2017-04-11T19:08:18Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > I’ve never heard of Puddles. > > That. Was. Fantastic! I first encountered Puddles through [Postmodern Jukebox](https://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBradleeLovesYa), which is a YouTube channel worth checking out. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/12 "2017-04-11T19:15:46Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > I’ve been following Puddles for awhile now, ever since I heard his version of “Royals.” Good stuff. > [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I was thinking this might be Puddles just from the thread title. > [@kayaker](#): > > Puddles is awesome. > [@GargoyleWB](#): > > Puddles rocks! > [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I first encountered Puddles through [Postmodern Jukebox](https://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBradleeLovesYa), which is a YouTube channel worth checking out. Yup. That totally fucking rocked! ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/13 "2017-04-11T19:30:54Z")
I have had the privilege of seeing Puddles live twice. The man is a national treasure and one of the most clever clowns I have seen in a very long time. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/14 "2017-04-11T19:35:06Z")
Puddles is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/15 "2017-04-11T19:39:07Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I first encountered Puddles through [Postmodern Jukebox](https://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBradleeLovesYa), which is a YouTube channel worth checking out. I recently saw PMJ in Pittsburgh. Excellent show!! ---
**Author:** ![China\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/16 "2017-04-12T04:59:09Z")
Wow. I don’t know what to type. Pretty fucking something. Probably an earworm as a bonus. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/17 "2017-04-12T17:10:28Z")
As much as I hate clowns, I have to admit this was good. Clowns are still scary though. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/18 "2017-04-12T19:21:23Z")
That. Rocked! ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/19 "2017-04-12T19:45:33Z")
> [@peedin](#): > > As much as I hate clowns, I have to admit this was good. Clowns are still scary though. Ok, WHY is he a clown? What does that add? Unless he thought he’d never get noticed doing a really cool country cover of Pinball Wizard in the style of Johnny Cash, unless he also dressed as a clown? Tough market! I mean, take the Mad Wold performance. It has a vaudeville style, a cute singer, and a backing band, and…a clown! Whatever, dudes. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240/20 "2017-04-12T19:49:17Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Ok, WHY is he a clown? What does that add? > > Unless he thought he’d never get noticed doing a really cool country cover of Pinball Wizard in the style of Johnny Cash, unless he also dressed as a clown? Tough market! > > I mean, take the Mad Wold performance. It has a vaudeville style, a cute singer, and a backing band, and…a clown! Whatever, dudes. He always dresses as a clown, it’s not just for this video. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240.md?page=2)