"Smile" by Michael Lord

Michael Lord got his start in the gritty rock band Tattoo Rodeo in the early 90s but released his first (and only) solo record in 2004, entitled "Sway." The record is filled with melodic ballads with sweeping choruses that beg you to sing along.

"Smile" was chosen by Apple to be their iTUNES single of the week, but that didn't help put Michael Lord on the charts. Other highlights from this record include "Come To Me," "Spin," and "What Have You Got To Lose."

Lord has written songs for American Idol contestants and mostly produces work for other artists these days.