Secret Smile (song)
| "Secret Smile" | ||||
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| File:Secret Smile (Semisonic album - cover art).jpg | ||||
| Single by Semisonic | ||||
| from the album Feeling Strangely Fine | ||||
| Released | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock[1] | |||
| Length | 4:37 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dan Wilson | |||
| Producer(s) | Nick Launay | |||
| Semisonic singles chronology | ||||
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"Secret Smile" is a song by American rock band Semisonic. The 1999 single was one of the cornerstones of the band's international success.[2] A live version of the song recorded at The Gorge Amphitheatre, as well as a mix by The Orb had previously been released as a B-side to "Singing in My Sleep". The song was featured in the film Simply Irresistible and in the TV series Charmed and Dawson's Creek. Songwriter Dan Wilson has said that the melody for the song came to him in a dream, and he woke up in the middle of the night, rushed to a piano, and wrote it down.[3]
Music video
The music video features Wilson and his wife playing with a video camera. The paparazzi then arrive and the couple make a run for it. The video was shot in February 1998 and was directed by British music video director Sophie Muller.
Covers
A dance version by Booty Callers was recorded, which appears on the compilation album Clubland 15. Singer Richard Fleeshman covered the song on his album Neon. British electronic singer/songwriter/producer LorD and Master recorded a version of the song in 2011 for his covers album, Discover.[4]
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5] | 30 |
| Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[6] | 30 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 26 |
| Scotland (OCC)[8] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 12 |
| US Billboard Adult Top 40[10] | 35 |
| US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[10] | 21 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Silver | 200,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "The Best Alternative Rock Songs of 1999". Spin. July 25, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 488. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Atlas, Zoë (March 3, 2015). "Effortless: Dan Wilson". Sound of Boston. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "LorD and Master – Secret smile". SoundCloud. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7448." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 7450." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Secret Smile". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ a b "Semisonic – Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "British single certifications – Semisonic – Secret Smile". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 31, 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Secret Smile in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
