| Smile | |
| Cover: | Smile by Sheppard.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Sheppard |
| Album: | Bombs Away |
| Label: | Empire of Song |
| Chronology: | Sheppard |
| Prev Title: | Something's Missing |
| Prev Year: | 2014 |
| Next Title: | Spirit of the Anzacs |
| Next Year: | 2015 |
"Smile" is the fourth Australian and second international single from Australian indie pop band Sheppard's debut album Bombs Away.
Prior to the album's release, Sheppard performed "Smile" at BarRat & Jess' Live Lounge in July 2014.[1] On 16 October 2014, Sheppard performed "Smile" for the first time on television on Sunrise.[2] On 21 November 2014, Sheppard performed an acoustic version of "Smile" for Take 40 Australia[3] and The Hot Hits.[4]
"Smile" is set in the key of F.[5]
A lyric video was released on YouTube on 20 October 2014.[6] Sheppard confirmed via their Twitter account on 3 December 2014 that they were filming a music video for "Smile".[7] [8] The video was directed by Jamie Lewis and premiered on 15 December 2014. The video shows the members of the band stranded in a rowboat in the middle of an ocean as Amy tries to capture the attention of a lonely islander while the rest of the members attempt to signal for help. At the end they are rescued by a helicopter.
Thomas Bleach, in a review of Bombs Away, said "'Smile' is an infectious feel good hit waiting to be unleashed. Radio will eat this song right up and is a summer anthem in waiting. It may be a bit cheesy but you can't help but get lost in the music and want to hear it over and over again."[10] Marcus Floyd of Renowned for Sound, in a review of Bombs Away, said; "'Smile' is a cheesy-yet-catchy track that is fun to bop along to."[11]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[12] | 63 |
| Australian Independent Singles (AIR)[13] | 6 |