A Smile and a Ribbon
Patience and Prudence
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A smile is something special, A ribbon is something rare, So I'll be special and I'll be rare with a smile and a ribbon in my hair. To be a girl they notice, Takes more than a fancy dress, So I'll be noticed because I'll dress with a smile and a ribbon in my tresses... The bigger my toothy grin is, the smaller my troubles grow The louder I say I'm happy, the more I believe it's so So I'll have that extra something, Because I know what to wear. So I'll be special and I'll be rare. I'll be something beyond compare. I'll be noticed because I'll wear a smile and a ribbon in my hair
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Written by: MCINTYRE, WELLS
Lyrics © MAPPA MUSIC CO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"A Smile and a Ribbon" is a song recorded by American child singing duo Patience and Prudence.
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Chart ToppersThe song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1956, making it one of their biggest hits.
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Movie Feature"A Smile and a Ribbon" was featured in the 2004 movie "The Girl Next Door."
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song, including the indie rock band, The Boy Least Likely To.
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Record LabelPatience and Prudence released "A Smile and a Ribbon" under the record label, Liberty Records.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Murphy Cross and Arthur Whittemore.
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Age of SingersPatience was 11 and Prudence was 14 when the song was recorded, making their success at a young age quite remarkable.
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Family InfluenceThe duo's father, Mark McIntyre was an orchestra leader and songwriter and helped guide their early career.
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Nostalgic AppealThe song is considered a great example of the innocence and simplicity of 1950s pop music.
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Significant RecognitionDespite their short-lived career, their nostalgic style and melodic harmonies on songs like "A Smile and a Ribbon" have made Patience and Prudence a beloved part of pop music history.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song has inspired multiple cultural references, including a Nick Hornby short story in which the title is based on the song's lyrics.
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Notable RankingIn 1956, "A Smile and a Ribbon" was ranked as one of the most-played songs on jukeboxes across the United States.
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