: She reportedly sat in the office of Motown executive Jheryl Busby and cried, begging him not to release it. Busby and producer Narada Michael Walden stood their ground, insisting it was a hit.
: The song tells a relatable story of a girl "driftin' away" in class or dealing with a "lame" boss at work, only to have her entire world made beautiful by someone's smile.
: The laughter heard at the end of the track actually belongs to Janet Jackson and her then-partner René Elizondo Jr.
: Busby was right. Released in October 1991, the song became a global smash, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B charts for four weeks. Fun Facts & Elements
: The song features a saxophone solo by jazz legend Branford Marsalis .
Today, the song is considered a quintessential 90s anthem, celebrated for its nostalgic, feel-good energy.
: She reportedly sat in the office of Motown executive Jheryl Busby and cried, begging him not to release it. Busby and producer Narada Michael Walden stood their ground, insisting it was a hit.
: The song tells a relatable story of a girl "driftin' away" in class or dealing with a "lame" boss at work, only to have her entire world made beautiful by someone's smile. I Love Your Smile
: The laughter heard at the end of the track actually belongs to Janet Jackson and her then-partner René Elizondo Jr. : She reportedly sat in the office of
: Busby was right. Released in October 1991, the song became a global smash, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B charts for four weeks. Fun Facts & Elements : The laughter heard at the end of
: The song features a saxophone solo by jazz legend Branford Marsalis .
Today, the song is considered a quintessential 90s anthem, celebrated for its nostalgic, feel-good energy.