Billy Jim Baker is a professional clown and songwriter. A member of the International Clown Hall of Fame, he wrote two songs that were recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker, Too Old to Change and Contrary to Ordinary. Contrary to Ordinary remains a staple of Walker's live shows.
In 1976, Billy Jim invited Walker and Texas author Bud Shrake to be guest clowns at a Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey performance in Houston. Reportedly, Shrake said to Walker, Jacky-Jack, some invitations are too good to pass up...
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