Aw it is just so good. You could place her in any decade since 1920 to present day and she wouldn't sound out of place. One of my favorite artists with the sound of a true timeless classic.
its funny how most people complaining about her melisma don't know what it's called, but i'm guessing they just unconditionally dislike it, without considering the differences between a good one and a bad one. she's selective and mindful about where she does it, and doesn't spend time sliding to find the right notes, she jumps between them instantly. those are the signs of a REALLY good singer, someone's who's mastered what they do.
She is such a frickin DNA-upgraded genius talent. The intention and meaning behind every song's storytelling unyieldingly leads to Love, considering Love, understanding Love and Freedom in some way of communicating it with sophisticated measures of implementation. Why isn't she on everyone's lips instead of Christina Aguilera or whoever and whatever? Think about it. Anyways, she's a timeless chameleon who speaks her Truth across every style and genre.
It's true there are so much trash and garbage in the music industry but in all that trash there are still amazing artist like: Janele Monae, Adele, Lupe Fiasco, Macklemore, Emeli Sandé, Erykah Badu and many more who show that art is still alive and breathing. And i honor and praise these artist.
A lot of people complain about the runs she goes on, I personally prefer this version. I'm usually very critical about covers & subscribe to the theory that less is more... but I've heard just about every version of this song and this one gets me EVERYTIME.... Go figure
Her voice is BEAUTIFUL. Oh MAN. the richest, most PURE TONE... WOW!!!! This is the first time i have ever heard her voice ;$ im in luv. and the first time ive heard in a 'live' kinda way. damn... amazing. Too many melismas tho in my opinion... she shoulda left some of the melismas at the door to let it b more simple
Janelle Monae is now one of the greats in my book. She may not be mainstream but she's definitely going to be remembered for creating classic music and her golden voice.
It's nice to see an artist who is just an artist. You don't hear her in the tabloids everyday with some new drama. She gets her attention by her art. Love it.
Oh my goodness. A real voice with one instrument so we can hear her actual voice. A rare things these days. Love her interpretation of Smile. Never heard it sung that way. It is absolutely beautiful. Very heartfelt.
ok, I've officially found dusted off the piece of my heart that broke off when Lauryn HIll decided to leave the mainstream music scene. ... And I'm remixing it, remastering it and giving it to Janelle Monae.
I love janelle so much.. I just think that the runs are too much it kinda sounded a bit indian-ish.. I just really wish she performed it a little bit simplier with minimal runs that would have been PERFECT.
I love her man. People feel some type of way because she is unique, has a different swag, and dresses in black and white. She posed for the cover or Vogue and is becoming more and more well-known everyday. Her SNL performance surprised a lot of people. I can't wait to see what she does next. I've been a fan since the beginning. I love you always.
looks like the guitarist is 3000, but the melody janelle created brought me to tears of joy.. and made me think of MJ again.. i dont ever think ill get over losing him.. R.I.P. Michael Jackson.. The One and Future King Of Pop.. all the real artists and fans still miss you, my man..
Janelle is a great artist who is a true talent and right up there with all the very best. Janelle's version of "Smile" is terrific, she's just great. Stevie, Nat, Judy & now Janelle. Wonderful, wonderful. I am a committed fan, love her !!
If people can adore Lady Gaga for being an individual for wearing meat.Then wearing an Afro or a TAILOR suite, God I just can't take this world. Why can't natural African heritage and features be beautiful...I'm just so sick of hearing people talk about how "weird" she is. We think we have made progress but all we have progressed to is nothing ...Im so tired of friends and people thinking Im not beautiful because I don't wear perm. All this music about being yourself don't even stand to be real.
I think that standards don't need to be sung with so many riffs and runs, because they have so much more impact when sung simply. That's why I don't like this version very much. She has a killer voice though and I think she could've killed this song if she would've toned it down a bit. Hey no blow to her as a singer tho, she has a ton of talent and some crazy good control. One of the better mainstream artists nowadays.
Yeh. Not sure why she chose to sing it this way. She usually makes sure and she sings simply as she did for Goldfinger at the White House, etc. I can't get enough of her but yeh, the noodles, runs, etc, I feel are digressions in her gorgeous stroll of sound. Much love to Janelle always.
she is too amazing, this cover was so perfect in her own way-- even though she went a little overboard on her runs, it still sounded so graceful with her voice and for her vision of the song spectacular
To my kids Alexus, Giovanni, Aidan , & R.I.Heaven to my daughter Jaelynn . I know you’re smiling down on us . I Miss your goofy giggle , hugs , & beautiful face. 💋❤️- Love Mommy .
@Goalie2000MTL2000 If you are not over 30, you won't understand my position. You really want to look back 20 years from now and hear what's on the radio? Nicki Manaj, LMFAO, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Katy Perry, etc. Most music nowadays is "dumbed" down. There are some truly talented artists out there, but the majority is garbage. Fact is, the line of deviation amongst artists is blurred. Everyone wants a remix, club song, dance song, etc. Completely watered down!
Everytime i look at Janelle Monae, i tell my boyfriend, " LOOK! Its your long lost little sister!!!" They look related! Plus i like her music so if she ends up being my future sister in law, that would be awsome! Hahahaha! I wish! :)
omg i can 100% feel her when she says she heard smile by stevie wonder and it made her cry! when i heard smile off of her debut ep "metropolis" i also cried. i am an aspiring vocalist and when a craft is perfected like that it definitely moves people forever! i hope to have a classic song like this and be able to move people the way she has moved me! ily janelle! i cnt wait to hear the next album!!!!
Janelle Monae could do it all including Jazz. I would love to work with her. A lot of today's singers don't even know who Nat King Cole or Judy Garland were let alone Charlie Chaplin. Mad Respect for this artist. I am a believer - Onaje Allan Gumbs(arranger and keyboardist on"Betcha By Golly Wow" and "The Answer is You" for Phyllis Hyman as well as "I Go Crazy" and "Just a Game" for Will Downing).
She is so darling. I was watching an another video of hers, and said to my husband, "I love that she's dressed like Charlie Chaplin!" and voila! I guess it's because she loves him. It's rare to find artists nowdays who are so amazingly talented and popular, while also being classy and adorable, but she really is!
this so reminded me of Lauryn hill, not cause of her voice, neither was it the song, not the fact that she`s black, but the huge amount of soul in this performance. Raw, Real! Could lay on the floor for days just listening to this kind of music, this was magical thank you janelle and thank you youtube! this made my day
I could listen to songs like this for hours.. And her outfit is nice! SO many people say it doesn't fit to her.. and it doesn't look like a female look. But if she likes to wear it, it's okay! I dont think it doesn't fit to her =) I think it fits to her style! If every beautiful woman would wear those dresses that look all the same, the world would be boring! =)
hmmm...I think Janelle Monae was a little nervous in this performance (i guess becuz she was performing for billboard) which would explain all of the runs she does. Even in the original or other live performances she didn't do that many runs. Still sounds amazing...most people who get nervous get pitchy, she just does perfectly pitched overelaborate runs. :-)
Anyone over 30, knows music has been going to shit since the 90's. There's hope with Janelle and a few others, but man...to much crap out there. The music industry is as bad as the movie industry.
So few singers just truly sing anymore, choosing to do more theatrics or overly loud & too long note holding pseudo power ballads that sound like a tortured cat. So nice to see a classic style singer relying on her voice and not her ability to scream out long notes.
I'm sure I'll get flogged for posting this....but her voice kind of annoys me. It's way too wispy. When she's singing the high notes, I just want them to be over. Her voice is very good....but it sounds like there's an air leak somewhere in there.
WWOOOWWW I LOVE Janele Monae and she sooo intelligent too she's just a beautiful person inside and out and when she explains what she is trying to accomplish in her life and in her music she makes you believe it I LOVE HER so much she's soooo Amazing!!!
I always come back to this song years and years later...its ironic that the song makes me want to cry...in addition to making me realize that I've been in a funk recently in general(and having a bad day rn)....but I'll be okay I'll just smile lol
my new favourite rendition of the song, what beautiful clear vocal runs, and such a smooth voice, put together with the soulful rich jazzy guitar and you have the perfect rendition of this classic. Love it!
ah... This song has always been in my top 5 songs of all time. Such a perfect vehicle for the soul to express hope in sadness. Janellle has an old soul, and that's what it takes to make this song work.
She's the spitting image of my x wife that passed last year same look same voice same personality and what i have heard Janelle say about her life on documentary my x life was the exact same it's frightening,Janelle is adorable and she has so much class,don't stop what your doing Janelle.. fly butterfly*
There must be so much irony in this song when the message is don't cry, smile! .... but the music and construction of the lyrics contains so much pain it is almost unbearable
Very nice rendition, a little bit too much "Smileieieieieieieieieieieieiei", but the voice is marvellous, unbelieveable! I like you! Greetings from Germany from medianmusic
Such a natural beauty.. Natural, afro hair.. Very minimal make up, clear skin tone.. Even her eyebrows are natural looking; not thin and drawn on! So stunning.
@leisama No no no... Janelle > Justin Bieber + Ke$ha + Katy Perry + Rihanna + Usher + Nicki Minaj. There are very few talented musicians in pop today :[
Just imagine how awesome it would be if all great and creative secular artist began to sing about Jesus Christ and God's grace. How peaceful this world would feel and be. She has a beautiful voice.
I really like this young lady. I'm not sure where "weird" factors into any discussion regarding her, but some people are just miserable. Besides, truth is, most people who make comments on social media wouldn't have the stones to say it to anyone's face. I saw this beautiful young lady on a Sonos commercial and the first thought was "WOW, is she pretty!" I can't wait to see more of this talented woman in the years to come.
Beautiful, Beautiful voice. She is beautiful. Beautiful song. I LOVE SMILE. Amazing. ------------ Just to be fair and show both sides: Some of her improvising is R&B and would have loved to see her with this arrangement, to have learned and master more Jazz scales and improvising flavorings. Guitar, Chord arrangements B. Would liked to see some little changes. ------------ That said I LOVED IT!
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Who else is here from Fantasia’s Song Association with Elle? lol
Brandon Mr.Unattainable Sloan yesssss
Lol.. yep.. that’ll be me..
Hey there!
@@janreyg.castillo3464 Good morning..😊
Morning dear!
Fantasia Elle Song Association brought me here. Didn't know Janelle did a rendition. ❤
Same here! ❤️❤️❤️
Me too
Same!
YEP! That's why I'm here right now!
Same 😭
Im here from Fantasia's song of association
Janelle Monáe is on a whole other level when compared to other modern artists.
Absolutely
Devin Riddle yes she is like the true artists like the generations from 80
Aw it is just so good. You could place her in any decade since 1920 to present day and she wouldn't sound out of place. One of my favorite artists with the sound of a true timeless classic.
beautifully said!
Her voice is so beautiful. I love the HYPER JANELLE but I also love this calm Janelle. plus I love this song by MJ so I win.
Janelle is my new addiction
mine too
me three
mine toooooo
so good
its funny how most people complaining about her melisma don't know what it's called, but i'm guessing they just unconditionally dislike it, without considering the differences between a good one and a bad one. she's selective and mindful about where she does it, and doesn't spend time sliding to find the right notes, she jumps between them instantly. those are the signs of a REALLY good singer, someone's who's mastered what they do.
they don't know,they're just talking.....and probably can't sing.A sign of people who live in tiny boxes and think everyone else should too!
There is absolutely nothing to say. I'm smiling
She is such a frickin DNA-upgraded genius talent. The intention and meaning behind every song's storytelling unyieldingly leads to Love, considering Love, understanding Love and Freedom in some way of communicating it with sophisticated measures of implementation. Why isn't she on everyone's lips instead of Christina Aguilera or whoever and whatever? Think about it. Anyways, she's a timeless chameleon who speaks her Truth across every style and genre.
OMG! Janelle Monáe is a Living Legend.
She has such a lovely voice. It's refreshing. :)
It's true there are so much trash and garbage in the music industry
but in all that trash there are still amazing artist like:
Janele Monae, Adele, Lupe Fiasco, Macklemore, Emeli Sandé, Erykah Badu and many more
who show that art is still alive and breathing. And i honor and praise these artist.
I love it! It's so sweet and controlled, she has an amazing voice.
Her voice is so clear and smooth! True class!
One of the lovliest versions of Charlie Chaplin's song "Smile" I've ever heard.
A lot of people complain about the runs she goes on, I personally prefer this version. I'm usually very critical about covers & subscribe to the theory that less is more... but I've heard just about every version of this song and this one gets me EVERYTIME.... Go figure
where did she find ike turner at in the bacc ground??lol lmao
Beautiful JM..I'm sure MJ loves your version the most.
Her voice is BEAUTIFUL. Oh MAN. the richest, most PURE TONE... WOW!!!! This is the first time i have ever heard her voice ;$ im in luv. and the first time ive heard in a 'live' kinda way. damn... amazing. Too many melismas tho in my opinion... she shoulda left some of the melismas at the door to let it b more simple
Janelle Monae is now one of the greats in my book. She may not be mainstream but she's definitely going to be remembered for creating classic music and her golden voice.
It's nice to see an artist who is just an artist. You don't hear her in the tabloids everyday with some new drama. She gets her attention by her art. Love it.
FLAWLESS
love it when she sings ballads...simple songs really show how beautiful her voice is.
Of such apparently simple moments is true greatness made.
Does it make sense that this brought tears to my eyes because it is so beautiful? Janelle is a truly talented artist!
I love this girl
This is one for the ages.Such talent in this young woman!
Here from Fantasia's Song Association ❤️
Oh my goodness. A real voice with one instrument so we can hear her actual voice. A rare things these days. Love her interpretation of Smile. Never heard it sung that way. It is absolutely beautiful. Very heartfelt.
Am I the only one who noticed the guitar player had on nail polish??
ok, I've officially found dusted off the piece of my heart that broke off when Lauryn HIll decided to leave the mainstream music scene. ... And I'm remixing it, remastering it and giving it to Janelle Monae.
I love janelle so much.. I just think that the runs are too much it kinda sounded a bit indian-ish.. I just really wish she performed it a little bit simplier with minimal runs that would have been PERFECT.
I love this..Nate King Cole and Take 6 both have great versions of this
I love her man. People feel some type of way because she is unique, has a different swag, and dresses in black and white. She posed for the cover or Vogue and is becoming more and more well-known everyday. Her SNL performance surprised a lot of people. I can't wait to see what she does next. I've been a fan since the beginning. I love you always.
this is so magical..
looks like the guitarist is 3000, but the melody janelle created brought me to tears of joy.. and made me think of MJ again.. i dont ever think ill get over losing him.. R.I.P. Michael Jackson.. The One and Future King Of Pop.. all the real artists and fans still miss you, my man..
Beautiful
Love the Kat playing Guitar. Didn't know there was still Kool Kats like him around anymore.
For real.
Janelle is a great artist who is a true talent and right up there with all the very best. Janelle's version of "Smile" is terrific, she's just great. Stevie, Nat, Judy & now Janelle. Wonderful, wonderful. I am a committed fan, love her !!
Perfection
I often come back to this video..
was meant to see her & Kimbra LIVE this year until she fell ill
so much beauty and one of my all time faves x
smiling works for me as well
*tears* God I miss him EVERDAY! Thanks Ms. Monáe C:
WOW! Her magnificent voice gives me chills! Love her!
I saw her perform this song live a while back and it was beautiful... Now I can watch it over and over again.
flawless
from 2:57 to 3:18 I caught the holy ghost!!! goodness!!!!
maybe I am being traditionalist, but I didnt like this version.
Her voice is amazing, but I agree... It's too slow for me...
She does have a very old school voice and it is beautiful.....but I prefer Nat King Cole singing it.
Nice n'all. Kinda too much voice noodling for my tastes though.
If people can adore Lady Gaga for being an individual for wearing meat.Then wearing an Afro or a TAILOR suite, God I just can't take this world. Why can't natural African heritage and features be beautiful...I'm just so sick of hearing people talk about how "weird" she is. We think we have made progress but all we have progressed to is nothing ...Im so tired of friends and people thinking Im not beautiful because I don't wear perm. All this music about being yourself don't even stand to be real.
I think that standards don't need to be sung with so many riffs and runs, because they have so much more impact when sung simply. That's why I don't like this version very much. She has a killer voice though and I think she could've killed this song if she would've toned it down a bit.
Hey no blow to her as a singer tho, she has a ton of talent and some crazy good control. One of the better mainstream artists nowadays.
Yeh. Not sure why she chose to sing it this way. She usually makes sure and she sings simply as she did for Goldfinger at the White House, etc. I can't get enough of her but yeh, the noodles, runs, etc, I feel are digressions in her gorgeous stroll of sound. Much love to Janelle always.
that looks like ike turner in the back
An angel
So wonderful an artist..God I am glad I found you. Thank you for your Gifts.
She was my first celebrity crush
there is nothing wrong with her hair you just don't understand when it comes to black hair.
she is too amazing, this cover was so perfect in her own way-- even though she went a little overboard on her runs, it still sounded so graceful with her voice and for her vision of the song
spectacular
Nice n' easy performance here of Janelle!
Oh my! Not gonna lie....I teared up a little....
No Nate King Cole nod?
Lovely voice - this is the first time I'm hearing her sing and I'm loving it !!!
Fantasia brought me here! You really you killed it!
Pretty brilliant.
se7en in the guitar mmhmmm
When I first saw this 14 years ago, it literally moved me to tears. She sang this so beautifully that very few could sing to move people to tears
To my kids Alexus, Giovanni, Aidan , & R.I.Heaven to my daughter Jaelynn . I know you’re smiling down on us . I Miss your goofy giggle , hugs , & beautiful face. 💋❤️- Love Mommy .
Love the song, this version drags on way too much. I could do with out all that pitch shift and vibrato too.
Marry me please. :)
@Goalie2000MTL2000 If you are not over 30, you won't understand my position. You really want to look back 20 years from now and hear what's on the radio? Nicki Manaj, LMFAO, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Katy Perry, etc. Most music nowadays is "dumbed" down. There are some truly talented artists out there, but the majority is garbage. Fact is, the line of deviation amongst artists is blurred. Everyone wants a remix, club song, dance song, etc. Completely watered down!
I’ve Only Heard James Fortunes Version Until I Watched Fantasia’s Song Association
A voice Simon would love!
Everytime i look at Janelle Monae, i tell my boyfriend, " LOOK! Its your long lost little sister!!!" They look related! Plus i like her music so if she ends up being my future sister in law, that would be awsome! Hahahaha! I wish! :)
It's Nat King song originally
Charlie Chaplin wrote it
omg i can 100% feel her when she says she heard smile by stevie wonder and it made her cry! when i heard smile off of her debut ep "metropolis" i also cried. i am an aspiring vocalist and when a craft is perfected like that it definitely moves people forever! i hope to have a classic song like this and be able to move people the way she has moved me! ily janelle! i cnt wait to hear the next album!!!!
Janelle Monae could do it all including Jazz. I would love to work with her. A lot of today's singers don't even know who Nat King Cole or Judy Garland were let alone Charlie Chaplin. Mad Respect for this artist. I am a believer - Onaje Allan Gumbs(arranger and keyboardist on"Betcha By Golly Wow" and "The Answer is You" for Phyllis Hyman as well as "I Go Crazy" and "Just a Game" for Will Downing).
She is so darling. I was watching an another video of hers, and said to my husband, "I love that she's dressed like Charlie Chaplin!" and voila! I guess it's because she loves him. It's rare to find artists nowdays who are so amazingly talented and popular, while also being classy and adorable, but she really is!
this so reminded me of Lauryn hill, not cause of her voice, neither was it the song, not the fact that she`s black, but the huge amount of soul in this performance. Raw, Real! Could lay on the floor for days just listening to this kind of music, this was magical thank you janelle and thank you youtube! this made my day
I could listen to songs like this for hours..
And her outfit is nice!
SO many people say it doesn't fit to her.. and it doesn't look like a female look.
But if she likes to wear it, it's okay!
I dont think it doesn't fit to her =) I think it fits to her style!
If every beautiful woman would wear those dresses that look all the same, the world would be boring! =)
hmmm...I think Janelle Monae was a little nervous in this performance (i guess becuz she was performing for billboard) which would explain all of the runs she does. Even in the original or other live performances she didn't do that many runs. Still sounds amazing...most people who get nervous get pitchy, she just does perfectly pitched overelaborate runs. :-)
Anyone over 30, knows music has been going to shit since the 90's. There's hope with Janelle and a few others, but man...to much crap out there. The music industry is as bad as the movie industry.
So few singers just truly sing anymore, choosing to do more theatrics or overly loud & too long note holding pseudo power ballads that sound like a tortured cat. So nice to see a classic style singer relying on her voice and not her ability to scream out long notes.
I'm sure I'll get flogged for posting this....but her voice kind of annoys me. It's way too wispy. When she's singing the high notes, I just want them to be over. Her voice is very good....but it sounds like there's an air leak somewhere in there.
WWOOOWWW I LOVE Janele Monae and she sooo intelligent too she's just a beautiful person inside and out and when she explains what she is trying to accomplish in her life and in her music she makes you believe it I LOVE HER so much she's soooo Amazing!!!
I always come back to this song years and years later...its ironic that the song makes me want to cry...in addition to making me realize that I've been in a funk recently in general(and having a bad day rn)....but I'll be okay I'll just smile lol
my new favourite rendition of the song, what beautiful clear vocal runs, and such a smooth voice, put together with the soulful rich jazzy guitar and you have the perfect rendition of this classic. Love it!
ah... This song has always been in my top 5 songs of all time. Such a perfect vehicle for the soul to express hope in sadness. Janellle has an old soul, and that's what it takes to make this song work.
WyCo girl. Go get that I was raised off state and 62nd.... Live you baby girl
She's the spitting image of my x wife that passed last year same look same voice same personality and what i have heard Janelle say about her life on documentary my x life was the exact same it's frightening,Janelle is adorable and she has so much class,don't stop what your doing Janelle.. fly butterfly*
I love the way that she made this almost her own. Real talent. Fuck the jackasses that want to hate and try to find something wrong with her singing.
There must be so much irony in this song when the message is don't cry, smile! .... but the music and construction of the lyrics contains so much pain it is almost unbearable
Very nice rendition, a little bit too much "Smileieieieieieieieieieieieiei", but the voice is marvellous, unbelieveable!
I like you!
Greetings from Germany from medianmusic
Such a natural beauty.. Natural, afro hair.. Very minimal make up, clear skin tone.. Even her eyebrows are natural looking; not thin and drawn on! So stunning.
Beautiful. I hope she stays true to her craft, and not sell out for the bucks like so many others. I love your style Janelle. More, more and more.
@leisama No no no... Janelle > Justin Bieber + Ke$ha + Katy Perry + Rihanna + Usher + Nicki Minaj. There are very few talented musicians in pop today :[
Just imagine how awesome it would be if all great and creative secular artist began to sing about Jesus Christ and God's grace. How peaceful this world would feel and be. She has a beautiful voice.
@TheBeccaFashionVlogs cringe-worthy, he's also not the greatest. If she had a better guitarist it would make this piece even better.
I really like this young lady. I'm not sure where "weird" factors into any discussion regarding her, but some people are just miserable. Besides, truth is, most people who make comments on social media wouldn't have the stones to say it to anyone's face. I saw this beautiful young lady on a Sonos commercial and the first thought was "WOW, is she pretty!" I can't wait to see more of this talented woman in the years to come.
Beautiful, Beautiful voice. She is beautiful. Beautiful song. I LOVE SMILE. Amazing.
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Just to be fair and show both sides: Some of her improvising is R&B and would have loved to see her with this arrangement, to have learned and master more Jazz scales and improvising flavorings.
Guitar, Chord arrangements B. Would liked to see some little changes.
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That said I LOVED IT!
@soulkidvids WAIT you think tupac michael Jackson aaliyah didn't worship the devil.....get ya mind right most if not all industry ppl are involved with lucife r Reality check. And you seem like a devil worshiper yourself calling this woman out her name. And since you haven't noticed this woman doesn't have the fame that those worshipers do and she not singing about the stuff that they sung/sing about