A_Certain_Smile_(song)

A Certain Smile (song)

A Certain Smile (song)

1958 single by Johnny Mathis

"A Certain Smile" is a popular song from the 1958 film of the same name. The song was written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster. Johnny Mathis performed the song in the film, and the song reached No. 4 on the UK chart.

Quick Facts Single by Johnny Mathis, from the album More Johnny's Greatest Hits ...

The song was nominated for the 1958 Academy Award for Best Original Song.[1]

Background

The music was written by Sammy Fain with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster for the 1958 film of the same name, based on the novel, also titled A Certain Smile, by Françoise Sagan. Johnny Mathis, who appeared in the 1958 film as a bar singer, performing the title song. Mathis's recording, with backing orchestration by Ray Ellis and released in June 1958 (4-41193), backed with "Let It Rain".[2] The song reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the US chart.[3][4]

Charts

More information Chart (1958), Peak position ...

Other recorded versions

The song has been covered by artists such as:

References

  1. [1]
    Vogel, Frederick G. (2015). Hollywood Musicals Nominated for Best Picture. McFarland. p. 333. ISBN 9781476611570.
  2. [2]
    "Review Spotlight on ... Pop Records". Billboard. Vol. 70, no. 21. June 2, 1958. p. 42.
  3. [3]
    "Johnny Mathis: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  4. [4]
    Johnny Mathis charting singles Retrieved February 4, 2012.
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    "Johnny Mathis – A Certain Smile" (in French). Ultratop 50.
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    "Johnny Mathis – A Certain Smile". VG-lista.
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    "Johnny Mathis Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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    Astrud Gilberto, A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness Retrieved February 4, 2012.
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    Jay and the Americans, At the Cafe Wha? Retrieved February 4, 2012



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