title: Behind a Painted Smile
text: # Behind a Painted Smile
  
  "Behind a Painted Smile" is a song written by Ivy Jo Hunter and Beatrice Verdi. It was recorded in 1967 by The Isley Brothers appearing on the Soul on the Rocks album and released as a single that reached number five in the UK charts in May 1969.
  
  ## Chart performance
  
  | Chart (1969) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Ireland (IRMA) | 17 |
  | Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 26 |
  | UK Singles (OCC) | 5 |
  
  ## Cover versions
  
  * Dutch singer Mathilde Santing released a cover version of the song in 1982.
  