My Funny Valentine
“My Funny Valentine” is a show tune from the 1937 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart musical “Babes in Arms”. In the original play, a character named Billie Smith (played by Mitzi Green) sings the song to Valentine “Val” LaMar (played by Ray Heatherton).
In the song, Billie pokes fun at some of Valentine’s characteristics, but ultimately affirms that he makes her smile and that she doesn’t want him to change.
It is now considered a jazz standard, appearing on over 1300 albums performed by over 600 artists; also, it is considered part of the Great American Songbook.
Lyrics.
Behold the way our fine feathered friend,
His virtue doth parade
Thou knowest not, my dim-witted friend
The picture thou hast made
Thy vacant brow, and thy tousled hair
Conceal thy good intent
Thou noble upright truthful sincere,
And slightly dopey gent
Youre my funny valentine,
Sweet comic valentine,
You make me smile with my heart.
Your looks are laughable, un-photographable,
Yet, youre 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, dont change a hair for me.
Not if you care for me.
Stay little valentine, stay!
Each day is valentines day
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kreesor
WOW!! Fantastic work Danilo!! :)
Danilo Lejardi replied
Hi, Keith! Thanks a lot, friend!
linaji
YOUR MY FAV WORK OF ART….. DANILO!! (been away but seeing you here is most wonderful this morning before my flight leaves.. I used to sing this song as I sang jazz in my 20’s.. ahhh the 20’s!!)
Danilo Lejardi replied
I´m so glad to hear this image has reminded you of good things! Thanks, dear friend.
Sharon Johnstone
Stunning work Danilo!!!!
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks, Sharon; your comment is much appreciated.
roy skogvold
Outstanding work Dani
Fav
..roy
Danilo Lejardi replied
Hi, Roy; so nice to see you liked it; thanks, friend1
Headcrime
Great work!
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks a lot; your artwork has always been an inspiration for me.
syd baker
My goodness what a strangely appealing character,and I misread the numerals to be 10-4, meaning “OK”; always admire your research, deeply informative references and preparation, top notch, 10-4, A-OK!
Danilo Lejardi replied
Wow, Syd, kind comment; thanks friend, you truly encourages me.
navybrat
fantastic!! WOW!
Danilo Lejardi replied
Happy to see you liked it; thank you so much.
calves
I Love your unique style Danilo!!!
brilliant:)
Danilo Lejardi replied
Hola, Claudia, me alegra mucho que te haya gustado ésta. Abrazos
tkrosevear
Amazing work Danilo ;) xoxox
Danilo Lejardi replied
Hi, Tam; it´s a pleasure to know you liked it; thanks
RebeccaWeston
Excellent work Danilo XX
Danilo Lejardi replied
Wow, Rebeca; thank you so much!
RosaCobos
No paras Danilo!
Voraz.. apetente…figura mezcla de risueña y siniestra permanencia de la muerte,
que se esconde detrás de las risas.
Dejada vampiresa en vapores de licor.
Si…
fué una noche de locuras,
remedando confusiones,
ajustando las tuercas
de la…absurda mediocridad.
Rosa (bueno…esto es lo que me ha salido. La verdad esque es especial este trabajo. Impresiona y me hace sonreir…si.. si al final has conseguido lo que querías…¿eh?
Un saludito e alegro que estés aquí y entero. Besos.)
Rosa
Danilo Lejardi replied
Maravilloso, Rosa, eres una poeta innata; me encantan tus comentarios, que son como trozos de poemas incandescentes y certeros. Un abrazo grande para ti. Y mil gracias
DragonFlyer
You’ve created a character with such a wonderfully appealing gentle and friendly look in his apparently vacant eyes… Another wonderful wonderful work! So perfectly representing the words and meaning of the song :)))
Danilo Lejardi replied
Wow, such kind words; I´m so glad you liked it; thank you so much!
retepk
Outstanding work Danilo.
Cheers.
Danilo Lejardi replied
It´s great to know you liked it, though I think your avatar fits better with the essence of the song; each time I look at it I realize that times are not so bad. Thanks for commenting.
jenseyes
awesome work….
Danilo Lejardi replied
Hi, Gemini partner; It´s great to know you liked; thank you so much!
jenseyes
Outstanding artwork you do…! Gemini’s rock…...lol
Danilo Lejardi replied
Yes, we do LOL!
Larry Butterworth
I love the song, this is a interesting tribute to it, I love MIchelle Phieffer’s version of it in The Fabulous Baker Boys, she is so hot in her red skirt and high heels laying on top of the piano.
Danilo Lejardi replied
yes, Larry; that´s an amazing film and one of the best performances by M. Pfieffer; I´m glad you liked this version. Thanks a lot!
Shanina Conway
Fantastic work and details Danilo…love the song too;)
Danilo Lejardi replied
Hi, Shanina; your comment is much appreciated, you know that; Thanks a lot.
Martin Muir
great work Dan well done.
Danilo Lejardi replied
Kind words, Martin; thanks a lot!
reflector
Incredible style and visual impact ! I love the textures and expression !
blamo
Excellent …........... cool offbeat choon to go with it
ArtPearl
The eyes… so engaging!
This is one of my favorite songs – It was my daughter’s solo in a regional youth swing band. (She played it on a trumpet/flugelhorn).
And she has giant brown eyes, and is occasionally awkwardly funny…
butchart
one of my favorite songs of all times…... i can give you a list of artists who have covered this chart… ha….. and you have brought the spirit of the lyric into this age…...... great work my friend…..... bravo…......b
Marilyns
wow!!! awsome work that moves me deeply Danilo !
Carol Berliner
sooooo coooool
Mariska
Your technique is brilliant, what an awesome image!!
ellamental
Kicks ass!