Smile - Nat King Cole - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Smile" is a classic song from the silent film era, specially penned for the Charlie Chaplin film Modern Times. Inspired by Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca," the actor composed the original instrumental theme in 1936 and it would remain that way until 1954 when John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons wrote lyrics for the music based on the film's narrative arc. Delivering a powerful message of optimism and resilience, "Smile" encourages listeners to be happy in the face of adversity. Shortly after being officially published, the song was popularized by jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole, who recorded the first version with lyrics in 1954. Decidedly smoother and jazzier, Nat King Cole's version was a hit, entering the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching Number 2 on the Official UK Singles Chart. Over a decade later, Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr. paid tribute to the jazz musician's version on his 1965 album, The Nat King Cole Songbook.