Billy Jim Baker
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Billy Jim Baker, a member of the International Clown Hall of Fame, wrote two songs that were recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker:
- "Too Old to Change" (featured on the 1979 album of the same name)
- "Contrary to Ordinary" (featured on the 1978 album of the same name)
"Contrary to Ordinary" remains a staple of Jerry Jeff's live shows, a rousing number that never fails to excite the audience.
Billy Jim, in 1976, invited Jerry Jeff and Texas author Bud Shrake to be guest clowns at a Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey performance in Houston. Reportedly, Shrake said to Jerry Jeff, "Jacky-Jack, some invitations are too good to pass up", and they accepted the invitation. The back cover of "Contrary to Ordinary" features a photo, taken by Shrake's wife, of Jerry Jeff in full rodeo clown atire.
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