Just One Smile
Gene Pitney
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Can`t I cry? A little bit There`s nobody to notice it Can`t I cry if I want to No one cares Why can`t I pretend That you love me again All I've had has been taken from me Now I`m crying and tears don`t become me Just one smile the pain`s forgiven Just one kiss the hurt`s all gone Just one smile to make my life worth living A little dream to build my world upon How I wish I could say All the things that I want to say If some way you could see what`s in my heart I don`t ask for much A look, a smile, a touch Try to forget Lord knows I`m trying But it`s hard to forget when your whole world is dying (2x fading on 2nd) Just one smile the pain`s forgiven Just one kiss the hurt`s all gone Just one smile to make my life worth living A little dream to build my world upon
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Written by: Randy Newman
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Artist Classification"Just One Smile" was performed by multiple artists each with distinctive renditions. These performers include Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dusty Springfield, Gene Pitney, and Sheena Easton.
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Gene Pitney version classificationGene Pitney was the first artist to record "Just One Smile," releasing it as a single in 1967. Pitney was an American singer-songwriter known for his melodic ballads.
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Blood, Sweat & Tears classificationThe jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears included their own version of "Just One Smile" in their eponymous album in 1968. This version is noted for its distinct blend of rock with jazz influences.
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Dusty Springfield version classificationBritish singer Dusty Springfield, known for her memorable soulful voice, also recorded a version of "Just One Smile" which was included in her studio album, "Dusty... Definitely," released in 1968.
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Sheena Easton version classificationSheena Easton, a Scottish singer and songwriter, recorded her own version of "Just One Smile" in 1987. This version was part of her 7th studio album "No Sound But a Heart."
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Songwriter ClassificationThe song "Just One Smile" was written by Randy Newman, an American singer-songwriter known for his biting, wry lyrics and music for numerous films. Newman has described "Just One Smile" as one of his earliest compositions.
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Influence ClassificationInterestingly, the song's impact spread across the pond as both British and American artists recorded their unique interpretations of it, demonstrating the broad appeal of the song.
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Legacy Classification"Just One Smile" remains a classic in the catalogs of these artists, continually celebrated for its emotional lyrics and alluring melodies by fans globally.
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Chart Performance ClassificationAlthough "Just One Smile" did not achieve significant chart success when it was initially released, it has been consistently respected in pop and rock music history.
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Album Classification"Just One Smile" appeared on highly successful albums by the artists— like Blood, Sweat & Tears' self-titled record which earned the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970.
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Sound ClassificationEach artist brought their unique style to "Just One Smile" – from Gene Pitney's pop-rock approach, Blood, Sweat & Tears's fusion of rock and jazz, Dusty Springfield's souful interpretation, and Sheena Easton's pop-oriented version.
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