I'll Never Smile Again

Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, The Pied Pipers, Frank Sinatra

About I'll Never Smile Again

"I'll Never Smile Again" is a 1940 song written by Ruth Lowe. It has been recorded by many other artists since, becoming a standard. The most successful and best-known version of the song was recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, with vocals provided by Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers. This recording was released as a Victor 78, 26628A, in 1940. This version was number one on Billboard's first "National List of Best Selling Retail Records" — the first official national music chart — on July 27, 1940, staying at the top spot for 12 weeks until October 12, 1940. The tune was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982. more »

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I'll never smile again
Until I smile at you
I'll never laugh again
What good would it do?
For tears would fill my eyes
My heart would realize
That our romance is through

I'll never love again
I'm so in love with you
I'll never thrill again
To somebody new
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you

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The Pied Pipers

The Pied Pipers were a popular singing group in the late 1930s and 1940s. Originally they consisted of eight members who had belonged to three separate groups: Jo Stafford from The Stafford Sisters, and seven male singers: John Huddleston, Hal Hopper, Chuck Lowry, Bud Hervey, George Tait, Woody Newbury, and Dick Whittinghill, who had belonged to two groups named The Four Esquires and The Three Rhythm Kings. Multi-instrumentalist Spencer Clark was also a member at one point. more »

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Written by: GLENN OSSER, RUTH LOWE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Original Creation "I'll Never Smile Again" was originally written by Ruth Lowe in 1939. She wrote it after her first husband died during surgery.
Performance by Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey The song was first recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, with Frank Sinatra on vocals together with The Pied Pipers. This was one of Frank Sinatra's earliest hits, which helped lay the groundwork for his successful career.
Chart Success "I'll Never Smile Again" reached number one on Billboard's first "National List of Best Selling Retail Records" chart (which eventually became the Hot 100) on July 27, 1940, and stayed on top for 12 weeks.
Grammy Hall of Fame In 1982, "I'll Never Smile Again" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognising its qualitative and historical significance.
Influence in the Music Scene The song is considered one of the most important works in the Great American Songbook, a canonical collection of the most influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the 20th century.
Covers and Different Versions Apart from Sinatra and Dorsey, other prominent artists, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Platters, have covered "I'll Never Smile Again."
Connection to World War II The song's melancholic lyrics resonated with World War II soldiers and their loved ones during the time of its popularity, making it an anthem for a generation experiencing loss and separation during the war.
Role in Sinatra's Career "I'll Never Smile Again" marked Sinatra's transition from a big band singer to a solo artist. His heartfelt rendition of the song demonstrated his unique and emotive vocal style, distinguishing him from other singers of the era.
Investigated by FBI The song was thought to contain hidden messages and was investigated by the FBI during World War II. However, the investigation didn't find any substantiated evidence.
Preservation by the Library of Congress In 2015, the song was chosen for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

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