: Busby was right. Released in October 1991, the song became a global smash, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B charts for four weeks. Fun Facts & Elements
: She reportedly sat in the office of Motown executive Jheryl Busby and cried, begging him not to release it. Busby and producer Narada Michael Walden stood their ground, insisting it was a hit. I Love Your Smile
The story behind the classic R&B hit "" is actually one of creative conflict and unexpected success. The Real Story Behind the Song : Busby was right
: The song features a saxophone solo by jazz legend Branford Marsalis . Busby and producer Narada Michael Walden stood their
: The laughter heard at the end of the track actually belongs to Janet Jackson and her then-partner René Elizondo Jr.
: The song tells a relatable story of a girl "driftin' away" in class or dealing with a "lame" boss at work, only to have her entire world made beautiful by someone's smile.
