As of 2007, Joey Bishop is the only male member of the Rat Pack who is still alive.
2) In 1984, RAT PACK singer/founder Matt Ratt was covering the vocal duties for Rich Kids on LSD, while singer Jason Sears was away on "medical leave". During this time Rich Kids on LSD was signed on to record for the now infamous"NARDCORE" album on Mystic Records. Just prior to recording, Jason returned from his leave of absense. So left with the dilema of an album to record, and suddenly no band, Matt was told to throw something together quickly and record for the album anyway. So after a few rehearsals with Chris Rest and Alpo D.(borrowed from Rich Kids on LSD) Dave Casillas from STALAG 13 and Mike Torres from NARTHEX STRUCTURE, RAT PACK was born! Although originaly only meant to be a recording project for the NARDCORE album, RAT PACK ended up doing three records for Mystic, 1985's self titled 7", 1987's "Ice Cream Acid and Cigarettes" 7" and 1990's self titled full length Lp. Through the years RAT PACK has gone through long periods of hibernation, with many line up changes...people that have played in and recorded with RAT PACK include current and former members of bands such as NOFX, SOCIAL DISTORTION, STALAG 13, ADOLESCENTS, D.I., SUGAR CULT, HOLLYWOOD HATE, FOO FIGHTERS, Rubber Neck, LAGWAGON, Rich Kids on LSD, NO USE FOR A NAME, and ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES.
When You're Smiling
Rat Pack Lyrics
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The whole world smiles with you
When you're laughin', oh when you're laughin'
The sun comes shinin' through
But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain
So stop that sighin', be happy again
Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin'
But when you're cryin', your bring on the rain
So stop your sighin', be happy again
Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin', baby
The whole world smiles with you
The Rat Pack's "When You're Smiling" is a cheerful and uplifting song that conveys the ideas of happiness and positivity. The song starts by saying that when you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you, and when you're laughing, the sun comes shining through. The lyrics form a pattern of opposites, with the positive outcome always following the happy behavior. However, the song also highlights the consequences of being unhappy, as crying brings on the rain.
The song's message is about the power of positivity and how it can impact not only personal but also societal levels. When someone is happy, their mood can influence others and make them happier too. Conversely, when someone is sad, their feelings could affect others negatively. The song encourages people to keep smiling and be happy, even in challenging situations. It suggests that through a positive attitude, we can create a ripple effect of happiness that spreads far beyond the individuals themselves.
Overall, "When You're Smiling" is a happy-go-lucky song that spreads joy and positivity. It reminds us that our actions have an impact on the people around us, and we should strive to spread happiness and positivity wherever we go.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're smilin', when you're smilin'
When you're joyful, everything around you feels happy and positive
The whole world smiles with you
Your happiness is contagious and affects those around you
When you're laughin', oh when you're laughin'
When you're genuinely amused, even the sunshine feels brighter
The sun comes shinin' through
Genuine laughter can bring light and positivity to dark situations
But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain
When you're sad, everything else around you can feel heavy and burdensome
So stop that sighin', be happy again
Instead of dwelling on sadness, choose to focus on finding happiness again
Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin'
By maintaining a positive outlook, you can continue to positively influence the world around you
The whole world smiles with you
The more you smile and find joy, the more those positive feelings will spread to those around you
But when you're cryin', your bring on the rain
Sadness and negativity can bring down the atmosphere and environment around you
So stop your sighin', be happy again
Rather than focusing on what's bringing you down, focus on what can lift you up
Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin', baby
A smile can be a powerful tool for spreading joy and positivity
The whole world smiles with you
By choosing to put forth positive energy, you can help create a more positive world around you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Goodwin, Larry Shay, Mark Fisher
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