God what a fucking voice amazing clear

R.I.P. Guitarist Ian Bairnson

hey there from the young Pilot, David Paton fandom.. yes we exist

Just finished reading Davy Paton's superb memoir "MAGIC" which it is, as are all the great Pilot songs. Timeless classic pop from a much underrated group. No wonder their songs stand up 50 years on - it's magic you know.

I'm nearly 63, and this is one of my all time favourite songs, thanks for the memories guys, God bless you XX

the best pilot track in my opinion

I remember David Paton and the boys I brought all the songs

Back when music was super cool.

This was the 4th and last hit Pilot had in the UK. It's amazing those songs still get played today after nearly 50 years. Their debut album was the first one I ever bought in 1974. It was a cassette and I've still got it. Need to find a cassette player somewhere to see if it still plays!! Just a Smile was the opening track on the album which also had the legendary "Magic" on it. I was just a kid then, but these songs have stayed with me for all those years. I wish I had a time machine.

PiLot had a knack for a catchy hook with great lyrics - testimony to the musicianship and song writing of lead David Paton. 'Just a Smile' (UK #31), isn't really considered a hit but is every bit as good as their UK #1, 'January'.

PLEASE tell me WHY this was NOT a number one single ?????????????????????????? This is like Their BEST SONG !!!!!!!!!! Was the is a HIT in the UK ???? (I'm in the USA) .

He has a lovely smile. Love this song

I was a huge fan then, still am, for good reason, great songs.

This song makes my smile (: Why today pop isn't like that?!

One of the best songs of the many great 70’s songs.

I love the David voice in this song, like a falseto. Great song by a great group.

I think it's a fantastic song from start to finish. Like the melody a lot, even the very energetic lead vocal and the strong guitars. Like it a lot more than "January". You can't get this song out off your head. Heard it on Radio Luxembourg when it came out.

what a beautiful high voice!!!!

Love this song, .. Pilot were one of my fav bands in the 70's and Davy is still touring all over the globe with his music. What a great way to start the day with this lovely upbeat song, Thanks Davy!

This song takes me back to the most beautiful period in my life. I could have changed many things but then I'd have no regrets.

Great song takes me back my hair was just like the singers wish I still had that much

pilot were great-and still are worth a listen

First viewed this on a local television network in NY on a Saturday night in in '75 in July - no such thing as video or replay and missed the name of the band...took over 6 years to discover Pilot and buy the cassette!

Remember cassettes?!!

Fantastic song from a great band David Paton keeps their music in our memories

I don´t know speak in english in a good way, but for me is one of the best songs for me, and the best from Pilot, it remains something special in my life

My favourite Pilot song

What a lovely melody and sentiment. Sadly here in the US, the only release that saturated the radio was “Magic” which I loved. Would have loved this track and “January “

What a song!...loved it the first time I heard it back in the day...beautiful

I miss the 70s in many ways.😎

This is a great example of British pop music from the mid seventies. I still have the original 45 rpm single somewhere in my collection. While January and Magic were bigger hits, this record did get some radio air play.

NICE SONG -SHOULD BE RE-RELEASED

This song brings me back to the 70s.

Brilliant Edinburgh band

Great!! Great!!

Whether Bubbles or Balloons - This Group is HOT .

Beautiful song, thanks for posting, should have been number 1, I did my bit, I still have the single.

Simple but yet beautiful fun music. Agree always like his simple sweet smile too.

Absolutely love Pilot. Fantastic songs. Thanks for the memories guys

Me gustan todas las musicas de pilot

so fresh pretty track

I become an instant fan..!!!!!! seriously

I really love this song.

hermoso david paton donde quiera que estes te amo tantos años despues💜💜💜💜💜💜

Excelent music.

❤ perfect

David Paton a VIÑA!!!.. Saludos desde Chile

ERA HERMOSO ESTE VOCALISTA.

My Absolute Favourite PILOT Single , now Check out their Magnificent Album "MORIN HEIGHTS" , one of the Finest Albums from the 70s !

Sir Cliff AND Pilot wonderful

Seen them live glasgow greens playhouse great wee live band and very good musicians first album superb

Awesome song!

uma dás maiores bandas de rock dos anos 70 e etc.

@johnto A jetglo 360 12 string, bit of chorus, bit of delay .... jangletastic!

I love the look on david's face and it was funny about that bubble popped on his nose

PURE GENIUS!!!!

Great song for great times gone...hit from Radio Luxembourg...do you still remember?

Great song.Strange that it didn't chart like January and Magic.This is definitely up there with them.

I found this is the best musicians in the world

Great

Always makes me cry .... very sentimental xxx

gran canción, excelente grupo, ojalá David patton de un concierto en Lima, Perú.

I want to be there!!!! In that year!!! buhuuuuu :´-( Thank you for such a lovely video.

This song should have been a no1.

My teenage years.

Qué linda su voz canciones llenas de alegría

Super song, has great chords, fun to play on guitar :)

good looking bk in the day david

WTF perfect

Uplifting and emotional

CLIFF RICHARD STARTING .IS A GOOD SIGNAL.

Great song and great video,nice to see David "The Kid" Jenson on keyboards!!! :-) Pax to all from 73soulboy.Xxx.

just rediscovered this track. im in love with it. listen to bairnsons guitar it is just to addictive. david paton whats not to like. stuart brilliant on drums and the wonderful multi talented billy lyall( if only he had taken care he could well still be with us) taken so young a tragedy.

sigh...they just don't make 'em like this anymore

Great band great song got there singles and albums

Piloto que música que recuerdos

loved this at the time...I playedit to death...great singles band....

Thank you Alec.

To byl hit.......

Fine music

What I like in billy he always has fun when David sings cux his falsetto voice he gets happy he knows that will be a hit

Goodsong!

Sir Cliff (flippin) Richard ! Maaaaaaad

All great quality videos ;-) Thanks Michelle !

I Love

True gem Michelle. Love Dave's high vocal range on this classic track. Dave

Billy Lyall was such a baby doll. My 1st crush @13. 💔💔

enormous.

A great track! But who was the next group Cliff was about to introduce? He seemed pretty excited. I'm annoyed now 😅

Shiny happy power pop

Thes music Very good

So nice to see and hear Ian's jangly Rickenbaker 12 string guitar on this Michelle. I wonder if he's still got it?

Sounds like Pete Shelley of The Buzzcocks in the chorus and after! :-)

I know it makes me wonder too where all the years have gone.

bestifull

😍❤

just a smile

L♡VE ❤

Unmistakable EMI2001 colourimetry (many happy days). I'd almost forgotten about the TOTP 'guest presenters', .... (how much was Mr Webb actually paid?)! Huge thanks to the late Robin Nash & Michael Hurll.

Ian Bairnson was actually a pretty good guitarist.