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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

August 16, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Smile

The song of the day for Tuesday, August 17, 2021, is “Smile.”

About This Song

Charlie Chaplin wrote “Smile” for his last silent film, Modern Times, which shows Chaplin and his costar Paulette Goddard, walking hand-in-hand up the road as the sun rises and as this song plays, in one of the most iconic scenes ever filmed. The lyrics are by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Smile” in 1959, featuring an arrangement by Ralph Burns. It was released as single that year and was also added to the album I Left My Heart In San Francisco.

Smile

Listen to Smile on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“Smile,” as well as I Left My Heart In San Francisco is available on Apple Music.

We’ve also got the last moments of Modern Times with Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard:

Smile, Charlie Chaplin , Modern Times, 1936

Smile!

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Charlie Chaplin, Geoffrey Parsons, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, John Turner, Paulette Goddard, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

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