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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 26, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Smile

The song of the day for Thursday, July 27, 2023, is “Smile.”

About This Song

“Smile” was written by Charlie Chaplin in 1936; the lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons were added later. 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 sets and as this song plays, in one of the most iconic scenes ever filmed.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Smile” on June 24, 1959, with an arrangement by Ralph Burns. The recording was released as a single in 1959 and again in 1962 on the album I Left My Heart San Francisco.

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

Here’s that unforgettable scene from Modern Times:

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

February 14, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Smile

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 15, 2023, is “Smile.”

About This Song

“Smile” was written in 1938 by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner, and Geoffrey Parsons. 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.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand recorded “Smile” on February 3, 2006, for Duets: An American Classic. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.

Duets: An American Classic won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

Tony Bennett won the 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for Tony Bennett: An American Classic.

“Smile,” as well as Duets: An American Classic is available on Apple Music.

Here’s that scene from Modern Times with Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Barbra Streisand, Charlie Chaplin, Duets: An American Classic, Geoffrey Parsons, John Turner, Modern Times, Paulette Goddard, 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!

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

February 28, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Smile

The song of the day for is “Smile.”

About This Song

Charlie Chaplin composed the music in 1936 for “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 by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons were added later.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Smile” in 1959; it was released as a single that year. It was added to his 1962 album I Left My Heart In San Francisco. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement.

Smile

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

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

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Charlie Chaplin, Geoffrey Parsons, John Turner, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

December 31, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Smile

The song of the day for Friday, January 1, 2021, is “Smile.”

About This Song

Charlie Chaplin wrote “Smile” in 1936 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 were written by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Smile” in 1959. It was released as a single in 1959 (Columbia 45: 4-41434) and again in 1962 on the album I Left My Heart in San Francisco. It was arranged by Ralph Burns.

Smile

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

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

Here’s that lovely scene at the end of Modern Times:

Smile, Charlie Chaplin , Modern Times, 1936

Smile!

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

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