On this day August 30, 1989, the power ballad “When I See You Smile” by Bad English was released, eventually soaring to the top of the US Billboard charts. The song became the #1 song in America from November 11 to 24, also reaching #1 in Canada. Written by Diane Warren, this heartfelt track became one of the band’s most iconic hits and a staple of late 80s rock ballads.