"Smiling Faces Sometimes" | ||||
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Single by the Undisputed Truth | ||||
from the album The Undisputed Truth | ||||
B-side | "You Got the Love I Need" | |||
Released | May 13, 1971 | |||
Recorded | 1971 | |||
Studio | Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A); Detroit, Michigan | |||
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Length | 3:16 | |||
Label | Gordy G 7108 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Norman Whitfield Barrett Strong | |||
Producer(s) | Norman Whitfield | |||
The Undisputed Truth singles chronology | ||||
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"Smiling Faces Sometimes" is a soul song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Motown label. It was originally recorded by the Temptations in 1971. Producer Norman Whitfield had the song re-recorded by the Undisputed Truth the same year, resulting in a number-three Billboard Hot 100 position for the group. "Smiling Faces" was the only Top 40 single released by the Undisputed Truth, and was included on their debut album The Undisputed Truth.