Composer

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James Pankow

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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1:54

"Make Me Smile" is a song composed by James Pankow, a founding member of the American rock band Chicago. The song was released on their second album, "Chicago II," in 1970. The song is a part of the album's opening suite, "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon," which is a collection of seven songs that are interconnected thematically and musically. The song's premiere was on January 26, 1970, when "Chicago II" was released. The album was a commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard 200 chart and being certified double platinum by the RIAA. "Make Me Smile" is the first movement of the "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" suite. The song is a pop-rock ballad that features a horn section, a prominent bassline, and a catchy chorus. The song's lyrics are about a man who is trying to win back his lover's affection after a fight. The song's chorus, "Come on, baby, won't you smile for me?," is a plea for the lover to forgive and forget. The song's second movement, "So Much to Say, So Much to Give," is an instrumental piece that features a brass section and a guitar solo. The third movement, "Anxiety's Moment," is a short instrumental piece that features a piano and a horn section. The fourth movement, "West Virginia Fantasies," is a country-rock song that features a banjo and a fiddle. The fifth movement, "Colour My World," is a romantic ballad that features a piano and a trumpet solo. The sixth movement, "To Be Free," is a rock song that features a guitar solo and a horn section. The final movement, "Now More Than Ever," is a rock song that features a horn section and a catchy chorus. "Make Me Smile" is a quintessential Chicago song that showcases the band's signature sound of rock music with a horn section. The song's catchy chorus and memorable melody have made it a fan favorite and a staple of classic rock radio.

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