SMILE, A Perfect Blend, CD Cut (Encore) 2001

Описание: SMILE, A Perfect Blend, CD Cut (Encore) 2001
Here is another really great ballad from my music collection. A Perfect Blend is a vocal group who hails from Philadelphia, PA. Group members singing on “SMILE” are Katrina Trowery (lead), Gibson T. Trowery, Van Fields, Stephen Clement and Gary Williams.

A Perfect Blend is no stranger to the Philadelphia music scene. They have taken Philly and New York by ‘storm’, including a very memorable experience in Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater winning the talent competition on the nationally syndicated “It’s Showtime at The Apollo” TV show.

Oldies disc jockeys Harvey Holiday (WOGL-FM Philadelphia) and Don K. Reed (WCBS-FM New York) embraced their sound and introduced them to millions of listeners.

“SMILE” by A Perfect Blend is a cut from their CD titled ‘Encore’ and was produced by Collectables Records. It can be purchased at Oldies.com or by calling (800-336-4627). It’s a GREAT CD with 14 songs!

“SMILE”, a Pop standard, was written by silent movie star Charlie Chaplin and first recorded as an instrumental by Alfred Newman and his orchestra (first theatrical release for Chaplin movie, ‘MODERN TIMES’, February 5, 1936). The lyrics and title were added in 1954 by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons.

There are well over 650 versions of the song that have been recorded, including cover versions by many artists: Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Michael Jackson, Jerry Vale and a great duet by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett. Just too many more to list.

I’m dedicating this upload of “SMILE” to lead singer Katrina Trowery who sadly, has passed since this CD was released. We keep her in our prayers and honor her for her musical contribution to the world!

Enjoy this really great acappella version of “SMILE” by A Perfect Blend with the late Katrina Trowery singing lead. This is acappella doowop at its finest!