Collins recorded the song, it was recorded by Bing Crosby, Kenny Rogers, and Lou Rawls. In 1985, Sondheim added a verse for Barbra Streisand to use on The Broadway Album'' and subsequent concert performances. Her version reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart in 1986. The song has become a jazz standard, with performances by Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, the Stan Kenton Orchestra and many others. It has been recorded by more than 900 singers. Chart history Weekly charts Judy Collins Year-end charts Lani Hall Barbra Streisand References External links Sondheim Guide to the Play Sondheim Review Notes to the Play Send in the Clowns Lyrics 1970s ballads Pop ballads Songs from musicals 1970s jazz standards Barbra Streisand songs Songs written by Stephen Sondheim Grammy Award for Song of the Year Judy Collins songs Frank Sinatra songs Lani Hall songs Songs about loneliness 1973 songs 1975 singles 1977 singles Elektra Records singles