Smile (R5 song)

"Smile"
Single by R5
from the album Sometime Last Night
Released November 14, 2014[1]
Recorded 2014
Genre Alternative rock
Length 3:21
Label Hollywood
Writer(s) Leah Haywood, Daniel James, Brian Lee, Matt Thiessen
Producer(s) Dreamlab, Randall Bobbitt
R5 singles chronology
"Heart Made Up on You"
(2014)		 "Smile"
(2014)		 "Let's Not Be Alone Tonight"
(2015)

"Smile" is a song by American pop rock band R5. It had its radio premiere on November 14, 2014 as the lead single from their upcoming second studio album, Sometime Last Night.[2]

Writing and composition

The song was written by Leah Haywood, Daniel James, Brian Lee and Matt Thiessen and produced by Dreamlab and Randall Bobbitt.[3] The band's frontman, Ross Lynch, told Teen Magazine that the song was about "doing ridiculous things in order to make someone else smile" and "the simplicity of just happiness."[4][4] "Smile" is an alternative rock song with pop rock influences, with a length of three minutes and twenty one seconds. Sonically, "classic rock and roll" was the main inspiration of its sound.[4] "Smile" was compared to Maroon 5 and Bruno Mars.[5]

Reception

"Smile" has received generally positive reviews. Bop and Tiger Beat magazine said the song was "sweet, catchy and great".[6] Vivan Pham of Pop Dust noted that the band's sound has changed, no longer teen to become something more mature. She was positive and said it was "great".[7] Raffy Ermac to Teen Magazine said "Smile" was the band's best song so far and they were "playing better than ever".[4]

Live performances

The first "Smile" performance was in Family Channel special Family Day, in Canada, in November 16, 2014.[8] On November 23, the band performed in American Music Awards.[9] On November 28, they performed in Good Morning America.[10]

Music video

On November 14, 2014, the band released a live video in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to promote the song.[11] The official music video was premiered on MTV in December 23, 2014.[12] MTV also released an exclusive interview and behind-the-scenes, entitled "What Makes R5 Smile?".[12] The video shows the band backwards in a wooded park in four different scenes, like the four seasons. In the summer the band plays with water guns shirtless, in the spring they're on a picnic, in the autumn they dance in the rain among the dry leaves, in the winter they cut firewood in the snow.[13]

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Twitter Top Track (Billboard)[14] 11

Release history

Country Date Format(s) Label
United States[15] November 14, 2014 Radio premiere Hollywood
Canada[16] November 15, 2014 Digital download
United States[1]
Australia[17] January 1, 2015
Brazil[18]
Europe[19]
New Zealand[20]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Smile - Single by R5 (US)". iTunes. January 15, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  2. ↑ "R5 Finished Second Album, Sets Spring 2015 Release". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-10-31.
  3. ↑ "R5 - Smile (Official video)". VEVO. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "A New Full-Length CD is Finally Coming! + 12 More Things to Know from R5". Teen. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  5. ↑ "Review: R5 delights on new radio single 'Smile'". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2014-11-27.
  6. ↑ "LISTEN: R5′s New Single, “Smile”". Bop and Tiger Beat. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  7. ↑ "R5 Makes You Smile In New Single". Pop Dust. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  8. ↑ "R5 Performs New Song “Smile” Live At ‘Family Day LA’". Teen Infonet. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  9. ↑ "R5 Talks Inspiration & "SMILE" On AMA Red Carpet". Fanlala. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  10. ↑ "R5 Performs 'Smile'". Yahoo!. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  11. ↑ "R5 release brand new single “Smile”". Front Row Live Ent. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "What Makes R5 ‘Smile’? Find Out In This Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Video". MTV. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  13. ↑ "R5 Release Fun “Smile” Music Video!". Tending News. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  14. ↑ "January 10, 2015 - Billboard Twitter Top Tracks". Billboard. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  15. ↑ "R5 Announces Release Date For New Single “Smile”!". iTunes. January 15, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Smile - Single by R5 (CA)". iTunes. January 15, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Smile - Single by R5 (AU)". iTunes. January 15, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Smile - Single by R5 (BR)". iTunes. January 15, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Smile - Single by R5 (GB)". iTunes. January 15, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Smile - Single by R5 (NZ)". iTunes. January 15, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.

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