Friday Oct. 5 is World Smile Day - coined and initiated by Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Massachusetts who created the smiley face in 1963.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention smiling?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Deap Vally - Smile More
The Killers - Smile Like You Mean It
Aloe Blacc - You Make Me Smile
Lily Allen - Smile
Semisonic - Secret Smile
Van Morrison - Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)