The song of the day for Monday, October 28, 2024, is “The song of the day for 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, accompanied only Ralph Sharon piano, recorded “My Funny Valentine” 66 years ago today on October 28, 1958, for Tony Sings For Two, which was released in early 1961.
“My Funny Valentine,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available on Apple Music.
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