Janelle Monae – ‘Smile’ (Charlie Chaplin cover)

One year to the day of his death, Janelle Monae covers Michael Jackson’s version of Charlie Chaplin’s ‘Smile’ which was said to be his favourite song. Stevie Wonder also did a version of the song. I’ve stuck this in the more as an annoying ad autoplays.

Monae’s album The Archandroid is out on July 9th. Watch the video for ‘Tightrope’.

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