The first official trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux dropped on July 23, 2024, and it is a visual marvel in terms of editing. Filled with haunting visuals and what appear to be award-worthy performances from the lead actors, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the trailer leaves an enticing impression of the film. It looks like Todd Phillips is set to deliver another winner with his sequel to the 2019 billion-dollar-grossing movie, Joker, which won Phoenix his first Oscar for Best Actor. ‘Joker – Folie À Deux’ Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Does His Iconic Laugh and Kisses Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn Amidst Rebellion in Gotham City.

While the trailer of Joker: Folie à Deux has many positives among its chaotic images, one standout feature is its use of the song "When You're Smiling". In the trailer, the song is performed by the great Frank Sinatra, but this beautiful track has a history beyond the legend. However, before that...

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Origin of 'When You're Smiling'

"When You're Smiling" was first written in 1928 by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher, and Joe Goodwin. The song gained popularity through several famous recordings, including Seger Ellis in the same year, Louis Armstrong in 1929, and Cliff Bruner's Texas Wanderers in 1938. The song, which entered the public domain in 2024, even became an unofficial anthem of the Leicester City Football Club, which was performed by Jersey Budd.

Frank Sinatra's Version of 'When You're Smiling'

Frank Sinatra's version of the song, which is used in the trailer of Joker: Folie à Deux, was part of his 1950 album Sing and Dance with Frank Sinatra, released by Columbia Records. Thanks to his smooth vocals and the jazz feel of the track, his version became very popular. Joker Folie à Deux: Margot Robbie Believes Lady Gaga Will Do Justice to Harley Quinn's Character (Watch Video).

Listen to Frank Sinatra's Version of 'When You're Smiling':

Frank Sinatra even performed the song in the 1952 movie Meet Danny Wilson, in which he played the main lead.

Lyrics of 'When You're Smiling'

Check out the lovely lyrics of the song:

When you're smilin', when you're smilin'

The whole world smiles with you

When you're laughin', when you're laughin'

The sun comes shinin' through

But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain

So stop that cryin', be happy again

Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin'

The whole world smiles with you

When you're smilin', when you're smilin'

The whole world, it smiles with you

When you're laughin', oh babe, when you're laughin'

The sun would-a come shining through

But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain

So stop that sighin', come on and be happy again

Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin', baby

The whole world smiles with you.

The song feels apt for the Joker sequel, considering Arthur Fleck can't control his laughing fits and is obsessed with his clown persona. Now, he sees the whole world, including his new girlfriend, Harley Quinn (we hope she is real this time), putting on smiles (and revolting against the world). Joker: Folie à Deux is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 2024 before its worldwide theatrical release on October 2, 2024.

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