"Úsmev" () is a song by the band Modus released on

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in 1977. The composition that featured lead vocals by

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and Miroslav Jevčák won the Golden award at the Bratislavská lýra '77 in the contest of the Czechoslovak authors. It also received the Audience Choice award. Originally, the song was released on the vinyl compilation ''OPUS '77''. To B-side of the single was attached a solo track by Gombitová, "Deň ako z pohľadnice" (written by Lehotský with Zoro Laurinc).

Official versions

# "Úsmev" - Studio version, Bratislavská lýra, 1978

Credits and personnel

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- lead vocal *

- lead vocal * Miroslav Jevčák - lead vocal * Kamil Peteraj -

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Awards

Bratislavská lýra

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, established in 1966 in

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. Two competitions were held; the category of Czechoslovak songwriters and the international contest. Winners were awarded by a golden, silver and/or bronze Lyre (depending on a position). Special prizes included Audience Choice, Journalists Choice, and Lifetime Achievement award. Gombitová won seven awards in total - three golden lyres (1977–78), one of silver (1979) and bronze (1980), plus an Audience Choice award (1977).

Cover versions

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recorded a

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Footnotes

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External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Usmev 1977 songs 1977 singles Modus (band) songs Marika Gombitová songs Songs written by Ján Lehotský Songs written by Kamil Peteraj Songs in Slovak