When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)
Louis Prima · Other Songs - Louis Prima
He was a kind man,
Helping a fellow along,
One could not see,
One could not walk,
But they both were humming this song;
When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you,
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through,
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
So stop your sighing be happy again,
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you.
I used to worry,
I used to hurry,
Each time it started to rain,
Now I see light,
Learned wrong from right,
And you'll never hear me complain;
When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you,
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through,
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
So stop your sighing be happy again,
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)
Louis Prima transformed this classic standard into a high-energy showcase of his unique swing style. Known for his rapid-fire delivery and theatrical stage presence, Prima approached the song with the infectious enthusiasm that defined his career. The recording captures his ability to blend jazz improvisation with pop sensibilities, creating a vibrant performance that emphasizes joy and optimism. As a staple of his live sets and studio sessions, the track highlights Prima's mastery of upbeat tempos and his charismatic vocal delivery. This version remains a definitive interpretation, reflecting the artist's significant contribution to the swing and jump blues genres. It stands as a testament to his enduring influence on American popular music and his skill in elevating familiar material into something distinctly his own.