Smile
The Fall
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Written by: Craig Scanlon, Karl Burns, Mark Edward Smith, Paul Hanley, Stephen Hanley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Smile" is a track by an iconic English post-punk band, The Fall. It is the first song on the B-side of their seventh studio album called "Perverted by Language" released in 1983.
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Band Formation"Smile" was performed by The Fall, a band formed by vocalist Mark E. Smith in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, in 1976.
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Album Creation"Perverted by Language," the album that features "Smile," is significant as it marks the debut of Brix Smith. Brix played an essential role in the band, influencing their sound, image, and dynamism.
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Unique QualityAn interesting feature of "Smile" is its use of soundscape, poetry-like lyrics typical to The Fall's music style, and Mark E. Smith's distinct vocal performance.
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Varied InterpretationsThe lyrics of "Smile" are widely interpreted. They showcase Mark E. Smith’s abstract lyricism, where meanings can be personal and vary listener to listener.
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Live Performances"Smile" is known for its different live renditions, a common practice by The Fall, who often altered arrangements and lyrics of their songs during performances.
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Song DurationThe track "Smile" is approximately 5:05 minutes long, which is somewhat lengthier compared to average pop songs of its time.
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Music VideoAlthough The Fall wasn't particularly known for making many music videos, there is a recorded live performance video for "Smile" on a Riverside TV show aired in 1983.
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Continued RelevanceDespite being released decades ago, the song "Smile" is still considered a classic among The Fall's repertoire, highlighting the band's lasting influence in the post-punk genre.
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Tracing a LegacyEven after the death of lead vocalist Mark E. Smith in 2018, "Smile" along with other songs of The Fall continue to be celebrated by fans and are often covered by other bands.
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