The song of the day for Saturday, December 9, 2023, is “My Funny Valentine.”
About This Song
“My Funny Valentine” was written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart for the 1937 Broadway musical Babes in Arms, where it was introduced by Mitzi Green. This ballad is one of the most-loved songs in the American songbook and has been sung by most jazz and cabaret artists. In addition to Tony Bennett’s excellent recordings of this song, others include those by Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, and Miles Davis.
About This Version
Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon recorded “My Funny Valentine” on October 28, 1959, for their album Tony Sings For Two. Even though recorded in 1959, the album wasn’t released until 1961.
“My Funny Valentine,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available on Apple Music.
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