Thursday, March 27, 2008

Smile

Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by...

If you smile with your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
if you'll just...smile.

Smile is a song that is very very close to my heart. I listen this song whenever I feel sad, lonely, my heart heavy. The song always forces me to cheer up, gives hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Smile is a light pop song composed by the famous & great Charlie Chaplin and lyriced by John Turner and
Geoffrey Parsons. Charlie Chaplin used 'smile' as a soundtrack for his movie Modern Times. The track is used in the closing scene of the movie where Charlie, after a neverending rough phase of life, walking down on a road at dawn, towards still an uncertain but hopeful future.

'Smile ' has been sung by many artist, from Nat King Cole to Westlife. The best known,however, is of Nat King Cole. Michael Jackson has also included it in his Album History. While Nat King Cole's singing is very much optimistic, Michael's version, to me, sounds little more sad, though still with optimism. He also has given his personal touch to the music.

Listen The Song Here-
Nat King Cole
Michael Jackson


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