My Funny Valentine Here

"My Funny Valentine" is a 1937 show tune composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart . Originally a theater song, it evolved into one of the most significant jazz standards in history, appearing on over 1,300 albums. Origins and Early Context

: Many biographers believe the lyrics reflected Lorenz Hart's own insecurities about his appearance. Rise as a Jazz Standard My Funny Valentine

The song was written for the Broadway musical , which premiered on April 14, 1937. "My Funny Valentine" is a 1937 show tune

: The song is a "backhanded" love song. Rather than traditional romantic praise, the lyrics point out the partner's flaws—describing his looks as "laughable" and "unphotographable"—before ultimately affirming that he is the narrator's "favorite work of art". Rise as a Jazz Standard The song was

: It was first sung by Mitzi Green (playing the character Billie Smith) to a character named Valentine "Val" LaMar .

While a hit in its era, "My Funny Valentine" did not become a defining standard until nearly 15 years after its debut. My Funny Valentine - Википедия