Funny Face (song)

Funny Face (song)

"For the Red Hot Chili Peppers B-side, see Snow ((Hey Oh))" "Funny Face" is a 1927 song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin.

It was the title song of "Funny Face", where it was introduced by Fred Astaire, and his sister, Adele

In the 1957 cinematic version of "Funny Face", Fred Astaire's character was loosely based on the career of Richard Avedon, who provided a number of the photographs seen in the film, including its most famous single
Funny Face" musical number, which takes place in a darkroom).

Notable recordings

*Ella Fitzgerald - "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook" (1959)


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