Return the Smile was a song penned this day 7 years ago. The day after my grandfather passed away I wrote this in about 2 minutes. I recorded the song with my band for an EP that never seen the light of day. The title and lyrics explain my feelings for him. Granda Fergie O Hagan was a ex international musician who toured the world, flying first class with Pan Am, performing in Madison Square Gardens, Carnegie Hall, supporting Lewis Armstrong to name but a few achievements. His band The Clipper Carlton Showband are considered a pillar in the foundations of Irish music.
The EP never got released and this song was never made available. So 7 years after his passing and 4 years after I recorded it, here it is. Granda always said know matter what happens on stage just smile. I hope you can return the smile.
n x

(The picture is Granda and his brother Art, they would be Irish musics answer to Laurel and Hardy, Granda is getting his hair washed...)

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