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Who sang Smile?

Release date: 4/1956

Duration: 02:53

Producer(s): David Foster

Nat King Cole released the song Smile. Date of release: 4/1956.

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- The lyrics tell the listener to smile even if they are going through a hard time.

- No matter how bad things seem, they will get better.

- Smiling can make a difference in someone's day.

- It is important to keep trying even when things are hard.

- Life is always worth living despite the difficulties.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Smile’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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The lyrics tell the listener to smile even when going through hard times and that no matter how bad things seem, they will get better.

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Nat King Cole - Short Biography

- Nathaniel Adams Coles was born on March 17, 1919.

- He is an American singer, jazz pianist and actor.

- He dropped out of school at the age of 15 and went on to have a successful musical career, recording more than 100 songs that became hits on the pop charts.

- He was the first African American to host an American television series.

- He is the father of singer Natalie Cole (1950-2015).

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- "Smile" is a song based on the theme song used in the soundtrack of Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times.

- Chaplin, who composed the song, was inspired by Puccini's Tosca.

- John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics and title in 1954.

- In the lyrics, based on lines and themes from the film, the singer tells his listeners to be happy and that there are always tomorrows as long as they smile.

- "Smile" has become a popular standard since its original use in Chaplin's film and has been recorded by many artists.

- Nat King Cole recorded the first version with lyrics.

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