When You're Smiling
Louis Armstrong
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When you're smilin' keep on smilin' The whole world smiles with you And when you're laughin' oh when youre laughin' The sun comes shinin? through But when you?re cryin' you bring on the rain So stop your sighin 'be happy again keep on smilin Cause when you're smilin' The whole world smiles with you Oh when you're smilin' keep on smilin' The whole world smiles with you Ah when you're laughin' keep on laughin' The sun comes shinin' through Now when you're cryin' you bring on the rain So stop that sighin' be happy again keep on smilin Cause when you're smilin' And the whole world smiles with you The great big world will smile with The whole wide world will smile with you
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Written by: DANIEL GASTON ASH, GLENN DEREK CAMPLING
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Historical Perspective"When You're Smiling" was first recorded by Louis Armstrong on September 15, 1929. This was a period known as the Jazz Age, during which Armstrong greatly contributed to the evolution of jazz music.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is considered to be a part of the Jazz and Traditional Pop genres, showcasing Armstrong’s scat singing style and talent for improvisation that was characteristic of jazz at that time.
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Famous CoverThis tune was subsequently covered by many other artists, including Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Dean Martin, but Armstrong's version remains one of the most popular.
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Song’s OriginThe song was actually composed by Mark Fisher with co-lyricists Joe Goodwin and Larry Shay attracting the established jazz musicians of the era.
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Pop Culture RenditionLouis Armstrong’s version of "When You're Smiling" has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including the 1989 movie "Dead Poets Society" and the British drama series "The Village" airing in 2013.
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Performance FactIn his performances of "When You're Smiling," Armstrong often used his well-known stage persona, engaging audiences with a broad smile and affable demeanor, further personifying the song’s lyrics.
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Viewers ReceptionLouis Armstrong's rendition of "When You're Smiling" is loved by fans around the world and has more than 3 million views on the official Louis Armstrong YouTube channel.
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Interesting FactThe original recording by Louis Armstrong of "When You’re Smiling" is inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, indicating its significance in the history of recorded music.
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Sociopolitical ContextThe upbeat and optimistic nature of "When You're Smiling" was a message of hope during the Great Depression era when the song was recorded.
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Recording HistoryArmstrong recorded several other renditions of "When You're Smiling" throughout his career, indicating its enduring popularity and significance in his discography.
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