Make Me Smile

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About Make Me Smile

For the Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel song, see "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me).""Make Me Smile" is a song written by James Pankow for the rock band Chicago with the band's guitarist, Terry Kath, on lead vocals. Part 1 of Pankow's 7-part "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" song cycle/suite, it was recorded for their second album, Chicago (often called Chicago II), which was released in 1970. The song "Now More Than Ever", a separate track from the same song suite, serves as a reprise of the song and appears edited together with it on many later versions, including a single edit, on several greatest hits collections, and in many live performances.  


Year:
1999
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Children play in the park, they don't know
I'm alone in the dark, even though
Time and time again I see your face smiling inside

I'm so happy (oh, oh)
That you love me (oh, oh)
Life is lovely (woah)
When you're near me

Tell me you will stay
Make me smile

Living life is just a game so they say
All the games we used to play fade away
We may now enjoy the dreams we shared so long ago

Oh my darling
Got to have you
Feel the magic 
When I hold you

Cry sweet tears of joy
Touch the sky

Now I need you (oh, yeah)
More than ever (oh, yeah)
No more crying (ohh, ohh)
We're together

Tell me you will stay
Make me smile

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Chicago

Chicago (i/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or /ʃɪˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is a rock band from the city of the same name. They were originally founded as Chicago Transit Authority before shortening their name before their breakout second album. They became known for their use of horns in their songs such as 25 or 6 to 4. The band nearly split following founding member Terry Kaths death but they decided to stay together. They became known for their rock ballads throughout the 80s. The band still tours to this day. more »

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Written by: JAMES CARTER PANKOW

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11 facts about this song

Song Name and Artist
"Make Me Smile" is a song by the American rock band Chicago.
Album
The song is part of the band's second album, which is titled "Chicago" or "Chicago II".
Release Date
"Make Me Smile" was released in the year 1970.
Song Composer
The song was written by a member of the band, James Pankow.
Single Version
The version of "Make Me Smile" that was released as a single is a truncated version of the original song, which was part of a suite on the album known as "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon".
Song Performance
The song reached the number nine spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
Lead Vocals
Terry Kath, the band's guitarist, provided the lead vocals for "Make Me Smile".
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Make Me Smile" talk about the joy of being in love and the happiness that a loved one can bring.
Listenability
"Make Me Smile" is considered one of the band's most accessible and pop-friendly songs, marking a contrast to some of their more experimental jazz-infused works.
Live Performances
"Make Me Smile" has remained a staple of Chicago's live performances to this day.
Use in Media
The song has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including "A Lot Like Love" and "The Sopranos".

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