"
When the Lady Smiles" is a 1984 song by Dutch band
Golden Earring. It was the first single from their album
N.E.W.S. (NorthEastWestSouth). Following their top 10 "
Twilight Zone", "When the Lady Smiles" was a U.S. chart disappointment, only reaching #76 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart. With a total of 5 "
Hot 100"-releases, Golden Earring are by far the most successful Dutch band on the international charts. Dutch actor
Huub Stapel has a cameo in the music video as an elevator mechanic, referencing the movie
De Lift. Also appearing in several scenes (metro car, window washer) is Hans Vandenburg, lead singer of
Gruppo Sportivo.