Stuck in the Middle With You

Clowns to the left, jokers to the right! Get caught with Stealers Wheel's iconic 1972 folk-rock hit, "Stuck in the Middle With You." This catchy track, known for its Dylan-esque vocals and hand-clap rhythm, became a massive international one-hit wonder.

Released as a single from their self-titled debut album, this song launched the Scottish band Stealers Wheel to global fame in late 1972 and 1973. Its blend of laid-back folk rock, catchy pop rock hooks, and smooth soft rock production created an instantly recognizable sound.

Featuring Gerry Rafferty's distinctive lead vocal and clever lyrics, "Stuck in the Middle With You" remains a timeless classic. Its enduring popularity, boosted by iconic film usage, solidifies its place as a quintessential folk/pop/soft rock one-hit wonder from the early 70s.

SONG MEANING: Written as a parody of Bob Dylan's paranoia and inspired by music industry gatherings, the song describes the singer's discomfort and feeling out of place at a business event filled with "clowns" and "jokers." The singer feels trapped ("stuck in the middle") among insincere people and longs to escape the situation.