Smile

Tony Bennett, Tommy Flanagan

About Smile

"The Shadow of Your Smile", also known as "Love Theme from The Sandpiper", is a popular song. The music was written by Johnny Mandel with the lyrics written by Paul Francis Webster. The song was introduced in the 1965 film The Sandpiper, with a trumpet solo by Jack Sheldon and later became a minor hit for Tony Bennett (Johnny Mandel arranged and conducted his version as well). It won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2004 the song finished at #77 in AFI's 100 Years. ..100 Songs poll of the top tunes in American cinema. 


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2004
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Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fears and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

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Tony Bennett

Anthony Dominick Benedetto, better known as Tony Bennett (born August 3, 1926), is an Italian-American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz. Bennett is also a serious and accomplished painter, having created works—under the name Anthony Benedetto—that are on permanent public display in several institutions. He is the founder of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in New York City. more »

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Written by: John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons, Charles Chaplin

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Smile" is a traditional popular song by Tony Bennett, falling under the category of easy listening and jazz.
Original Artist
Although popularized by Tony Bennett, the song "Smile" was originally written by Charlie Chaplin for his movie "Modern Times" in 1936.
Release year
Tony Bennett's version of "Smile" was released in 1959, more than two decades after the song was initially written.
Album
"Smile" was included in Tony Bennett's album "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" which was released in 1962.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Smile" are written by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons who added them to Chaplin's original music in 1954.
Recognition
Tony Bennett's interpretation of "Smile" has been recognized as one of his signature songs.
Popularity
"I Left My Heart in San Francisco", the album that features "Smile", went on to be Bennett's best-selling album and earned him two Grammy awards.
Cover Versions
Tony Bennett's version of the song is one of the most famous, but the song has been also covered by a variety of other artists including Nat King Cole and Michael Jackson.
Live Performances
Bennett has performed "Smile" in numerous live performances throughout his career, often as a closing song.
Mood
The song "Smile" is often characterized by its soothing, optimistic, and inspiring lyrics and melody.

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