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This video is private. Watch on. In 1936 the little fellow, Chaplin’s little tramp, had been one of the most famous figures in the world for over 20 years. Instantly recognisable, internationally loved. When Chaplin sang this song in Modern Times it was the very first time that the world heard his voice, after two decades of silent pantomime.
Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in London, England, on April 16th, 1889. His father was a versatile vocalist and actor; and his mother, known under the stage name of Lily Harley, was an attractive actress and singer, who gained a reputation for her work in the light opera field. Charlie was thrown on his own resources before he reached the age ...
Soon Chaplin’s fame was so great that he himself became the subject of vaudeville songs: “Ziegfeld Follies Girls were doing Chaplin numbers, marring their beauty with moustaches, derby hats, big shoes and baggy trousers, singing a song called Those Charlie Chaplin Feet.” Pianist and composer Leopold Godowsky with Charlie Chaplin, 1916
Charlie, already a natural performer, it seems, was pushed on in her stead and sang two songs, pausing only to pick up coins thrown by the surprised and amused audience. A young Hannah Chaplin in stage costume. In 1898, aged 9, he began his own music hall career with a troupe of juvenile clog dancers, the Eight Lancashire Lads.
Eternally. From the start within my heart it seems I’ve always known. The sun would shine when you were mine and mine alone. I’ll be loving you. Eternally. There’ll be no-one new, my dear, for me. Though the sky should fall remember I shall always be. Forever true. and loving you.
Chaplin was apparently always singing the song, and James suggested that they record him, just so that he and his family could have it to listen to with orchestral accompaniment. Chaplin happily complied…and his rendition was the one that was chosen for the film. He was 79 years old.
Music by Charles Chaplin, Lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons. Smile, though your heart is aching Smile, even though it’s breaking When there are clouds in the sky you’ll get by If you smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You’ll see the sun come shining through for you. Light up your face with gladness
