who sings smile a little smile for me
The Flying Machine (band) The Flying Machine was a British pop band who are best known for their 1969 American #5 hit, "Smile a Little Smile for Me".
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch The lyrics were written by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, the music was composed by Albert Hague, and the song was performed by Thurl Ravenscroft. The song's lyrics describe the Grinch as being foul, bad-mannered and sinister, using increasingly creative put-downs, metaphors and similes, beginning with the opening line "you're a mean one, Mr. Grinch".