Solved thanks to @etherphon! Tears of a Clown by Smokey Robinson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMEz0lB6hBI

I tried a browser search but results were all over the place. It's a pretty common tune and I was curious about its background.

EDIT: I should have put middle school orchestra in the title, sorry about that.

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[–] 2 points 7 months ago (1 child)

First thought was Louie, Louie by the kingsmen

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