"Smile" is a song based on the theme song used in the soundtrack for Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times. Background 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 is telling the listener to cheer up and that there is always a bright tomorrow, just as long as they smile. "Smile" has become a popular standard since its original use in Chaplin's film and has been recorded by numerous artists. Cover versions Nat King Cole version Nat King Cole recorded the first version with lyrics. It charted in 1954, reaching number 10 on the Billboard charts and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. This version was also used at the beginning of the 1975 movie Smile. Sammy Davis Jr. recorded a cover version of the Cole original, as part of his tribute album The Nat King Cole Songbook in 1965. Charts Michael Jackson version Singer Michael Jackson often cited "Smile" as his favourite song and recorded it for his 1995 double album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. It was scheduled to be released as the seventh and final single from the album in 1997. However, it was cancelled at the last minute and only a few copies, mostly promos, went into circulation in the UK, South Africa and the Netherlands, making it one of the rarest and most collectible of all Jackson's releases. Entertainment Weekly called this version of the song a "destined-for-Disney rendition." In 2009 at Jackson's memorial, his brother Jermaine Jackson sang a version of the song in Michael's honor. This song is performed in the Michael Jackson: One Las Vegas production. Track listing CD maxi single "Smile" (short version) – 4:10 "Is It Scary" (radio edit) – 4:11 "Is It Scary" (Eddie's Love Mix Edit) – 3:50 "Is It Scary" (Downtempo Groove Mix) – 4:50 "Is It Scary" (Deep Dish Dark and Scary Radio Edit) – 4:34 12" maxi single A1. "Smile" – 4:55 A2. "Is It Scary" (Deep Dish Dark and Scary Remix) – 12:07 B1. "Is It Scary" (Eddie's Rub-a-Dub Mix) – 5:00 B2. "Is It Scary" (Eddie's Love Mix) – 8:00 B3. "Off the Wall" (Junior Vasquez Remix) – 4:57 Promotional single "Smile" (short version) – 4:10 Promotional CD single "Smile" (short version) –