Sweet, Sweet Smile
Carpenters
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You're always in my heart From early in the mornin' til it's dark I gotta see your sweet, sweet smile everyday When I wake up in the mornin' And I see you there I always whisper a little prayer I gotta see your sweet, sweet smile everyday I gotta know that you love me And that you want me And that you'll always be there I've gotta know that you care And I gotta feel your arms around me And that you need me And that you'll always be there I've gotta know that you care If my times are bringin' me down You're the only one that I want around I gotta see your sweet, sweet smile everyday And if I'm all strung out You're the only one who can straighten me out I gotta see your sweet, sweet smile every day I gotta know that you love me And that you want me And that you'll always be there I've gotta know that you care And I gotta feel your arms around me And that you need me And that you'll always be there I've gotta know that you care You're always in my heart From early in the mornin' til it's dark I gotta see your sweet, sweet smile everyday
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Written by: JUDY KAY NEWTON, OTHA YOUNG
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11 facts about this song
Song Details"Sweet, Sweet Smile" is a song by American musical duo the Carpenters from their 1977 album "Passage".
- It was released as a single in early 1978 and peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 36 on the Cash Box Top 100.
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Songwriters"Sweet, Sweet Smile" is not a self-written song. It was composed by the songwriting team of Juice Newton and Otha Young.
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GenreThe Carpenters were known for their soft rock and adult contemporary style, but "Sweet, Sweet Smile" is a country-flavored ballad.
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Position in ChartsWhile it didn't reach high positions in the usual charts, the song did better on the adult contemporary and country charts. It hit number seven on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number eight on the Billboard Country chart.
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International Success"Sweet, Sweet Smile" was more successful internationally. It reached the top 10 charts in Japan and Canada.
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DistinctivenessThis song is one of the few Carpenters tracks that featured Karen Carpenter on the drum kit, highlighting her drumming skills.
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Impact on Songwriters' CareerThe song's success helped elevate the songwriting careers of Juice Newton and Otha Young. Following its release, Newton embarked on a successful solo career in the country music genre.
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Music VideoA music video for "Sweet, Sweet Smile" was released, featuring Karen Carpenter playing drums, which has been praised for showcasing her musical versatility.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several artists around the world, including Paul Williams and the Swedish band Ace of Base.
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Popular in Live PerformancesDespite its moderate success on the charts, "Sweet, Sweet Smile" was a favorite amongst Carpenters fans during live performances.
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Contribution to Music History"Sweet, Sweet Smile" is considered an important part of the Carpenters’ discography and an example of their ability to seamlessly cross over into different music genres.
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