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Smile, music for the film 'Modern Times'

Composer: Charlie Chaplin
Performer: Peter Moore (Trombone)
Performer: James Baillieu (Piano)
Recording date: 30 January 2017
Date of broadcast: 30 January 2017

Covered by the likes of Nat King Cole, Bobby McFerrin and Michael Jackson and even included in the TV series Glee, 'Smile' was the theme tune to Chaplin鈥檚 1936 film Modern Times. The words were added in 1954, based on lines and themes from the film. The poignant lyrics inspired by Chaplin鈥檚 famous character, the tramp, should be advice taken by everyone.

Composer: Charlie Chaplin
Performer: Peter Moore (Trombone)
Performer: James Baillieu (Piano)
Recording date: 30 January 2017
Date of broadcast: 30 January 2017

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