Billy Jim Baker

Billy Jim Bakera member of the International Clown Hall of Fame wrote two songs that were recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker. "Too Old to Change", also the name of the album and "Contrary to Ordinary", also the album name. "Contrary to Ordinary" remains a staple of Jerry Jeff's live shows, a rousing number that never fails to excite the audience.

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Song - Jerry Jeff Walker

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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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Texas - Bud Shrake

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