Michael Jackson Pays Tribute To Charlie Chaplin With His Cover Of “Smile”
June 30, 2025

Michael loved Charlie Chaplin, who was also a filmmaker and star of the silent film era. Michael said of Chaplin that “He knew how to make you laugh and cry at the same time, and I find some of that in what I do.” Michael paid tribute to the comedic actor by covering Chaplin’s song “Smile” for the closing of the HIStory album and it was also released as a promo single in certain countries with a photo of Michael dressed as Chaplin’s most famous movie character, “The Tramp”, on the single sleeve. Listen to Michael’s version of “Smile” now: https://michaeljackson.lnk.to/smileAW!news200203
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