Today’s song of the day is “My Funny Valentine” by the American crooner Frank Sinatra.
Fun Facts
- “My Funny Valentine” was originally written for the musical “Babes In Arms” in 1937.
- In the musical, it is sung by a character called Billie Smith to Val LaMar.
- It was written by the legendary Broadway songwriters Rogers and Hart.
- It is a popular jazz song that has been recorded by over 600 different artists over the years.
- The song went on to become one of jazz artist Chet Baker’s signature songs.
- Frank Sinatra recorded the song in B minor, and it was included in his 1954 album Songs for Young Lovers.
- Sinatra would sell over 150 million records worldwide, making him one the best-selling artists of all time.
- He is regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time and remains an icon of pop culture.
- An Italian-American, Sinatra said that his interest in music kept him from a life of crime. There were rumors of his connection to the Italian Mafia throughout his life and beyond.
- His personal life drew much public and media attention, especially his marriages to actresses Mia Farrow and Ava Gardner.
- He also had a career as an actor on the big screen, as well as a radio personality.
- Sinatra died in 1998 at 82 years of age.
Lyrics:
My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you’re my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don’t change your hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is Valentines day
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don’t change your hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is Valentines day