I'll Never Smile Again
The Pied Pipers, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey
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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 true 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 Within my heart I know I will never start To smile again Until I smile at you
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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.
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Performance by Frank Sinatra and Tommy DorseyThe 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.
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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.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 1982, "I'll Never Smile Again" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognising its qualitative and historical significance.
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Influence in the Music SceneThe 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.
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Covers and Different VersionsApart from Sinatra and Dorsey, other prominent artists, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Platters, have covered "I'll Never Smile Again."
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Connection to World War IIThe 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.
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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.
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Investigated by FBIThe 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.
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Preservation by the Library of CongressIn 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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