Kelly Clarkson took on a classic for her talk show’s popular Kellyoke series on Thursday (Nov. 2), delivering a soulful rendition of Nat King Cole’s 1954 track, “Smile.”
“That’s the time you must keep on trying / Smile, what’s the use of crying? / You’ll find that life is still worthwhile / If you just smile,” Clarkson mused over a soothing instrumental by her band, My Band Y’all.
“Smile” was acquired by Universal Music Group from the iconic singer’s estate in January 2021, as part of a deal that included about 200 recordings with iconic songs like “Nature Boy,” “Mona…
