The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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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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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.

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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:

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Smile!

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Song of the Day: Smile

The song of the day for Friday, March 20, 2020, 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 by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons were added later.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Smile” as a single in 1959, featuring an arrangement by Ralph Burns. The single was included on Bennett’s 1962 album I Left My Heart in San Francisco.

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

And here’s that beautiful scene from Modern Times, with Charles Chaplin and Paulette Goddard.

Smile, Charlie Chaplin , Modern Times, 1936

Smile!

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Song of the Day: Smile

The song of the day for Monday, June 24, 2019, 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, added later, were written by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons.

This song is a favorite of Tony Bennett’s and he sings “Smile” at most of his live concerts.

About This Version

Tony Bennett has recorded “Smile” several times. Today we are featuring his duet of “Smile” with Barbra Streisand from the 2006 album Duets: An American Classic.

Ms. Streisand’s birthday is June 24. Please join The Year of Tony Bennett in wishing her a happy birthday.

Smile

Smile, a song by Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand on Spotify

“Smile,” as well as Duets: An American Classic, is available from iTunes.

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

Smile, Charlie Chaplin , Modern Times, 1936

Smile!

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