Huey "Piano" Smith & The Clowns were an influential American rhythm and blues band active during the late 1950s and early 1960s. They were known for their rollicking piano-driven sound and humorous, often novelty-themed lyrics, exemplified by their chart-topping hit "Don't You Just Know It". Led by the New Orleans-born Smith, their music had a significant impact on the development of rock and roll and funk. Despite their relatively short-lived mainstream success, their sound remains a distinctive emblem of the New Orleans music scene.