Your Smiling Face
James Taylor
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11 facts about this song
Song Production"Your Smiling Face" was produced by veteran music producer Peter Asher, who also worked with artists such as Linda Ronstadt and Cher.
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Album InformationThis song is track #2 on James Taylor's album "JT", which was released in 1977.
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Personal InspirationThough it's often thought to be about his love for a woman, Taylor actually wrote "Your Smiling Face" for his daughter, Sally.
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Chart Performance"Your Smiling Face" became a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching #20. On the adult contemporary chart, the song climbed to #6.
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Award RecognitionThe success of "Your Smiling Face" contributed to "JT" album getting nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1978.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song - a rarity for the time period it was released - showcasing Taylor in a live performance setting.
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Notable CoversSeveral artists have covered "Your Smiling Face", including fellow singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often used in movies and TV shows, most notably "Knocked Up" and an episode of "The Office".
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Musical Style"Your Smiling Face" is a pop song, with several critics noting its cheerful melody and upbeat rhythm as a departure from Taylor's usual laid-back, folk rock style.
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Live Performances"Your Smiling Face" has remained a staple of Taylor's live performances over the years and often played as an encore song.
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Song ReceptionMany music critics have cited "Your Smiling Face" as one of James Taylor's best songs, praising its catchy melody and hopeful lyrics.
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