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Send in the Clowns (from A Little Night Music)

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Sondheim's biggest pop hit! But how does it work? And how does it work in the context of the show? Why is this an exercise in negative space? Is it about sex or love? Send in the clowns? Don't bother, writer/composer David Rackoff is here.Suggest a song to break down, or just let us know what's on your mind.

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