Johnny Marvin - Funny Face 1927 George Gershwin "You're Not Gloria Swanson"
(Victor) Recorded 12/8/1927 New York, New York.
Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
George Gershwin (composer)
Arden-Ohman Orchestra (Musical group)
Johnny Marvin (vocalist : tenor vocal)
Frank Black (director)
Victor Arden (instrumentalist : piano)
Phil Ohman (instrumentalist : piano)
Fox trot (Title descriptor)
Funny face (Work title)
\"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.
Another version was done by Arden-Ohman Orchestra with Johnny Marvin, vocal - Victor 21114; Matrix BVE-41151 (rec. Dec 8, 1927).
It was also sung by Whispering Jack Smith. I have that version on my channel as well.
John Senator Marvin (July 11, 1897 – December 10, 1944) was an early American recording artist and musician, starting in 1924 and covering a twenty-year period for many record labels.
Born in Butler, Oklahoma Territory in 1897, Marvin ran away from home at age 16. He served in the US Navy during World War I. After returning home, he went on the road as a vaudeville performer.
Marvin worked with Gene Autry in Hollywood. He is credited with providing songs for soundtracks on over 50 movies and television shows. During World War II, he joined the USO to entertain the troops. Although he contracted dengue fever, his Christian Science beliefs prevented him from receiving treatment, and he returned home where he died on December 10, 1944.
Full Lyrics:
Frankie, dear, your birthday gift reveals to me
That at heart you're really not so bad.
If I add, your funny face appeals to me.
Please don't' think I've suddenly gone mad.
You have all the qualities of Peter Pan;
I'd go far before I'd find a sweeter pan
And yet
I love your funny face,
Your sunny, funny face;
For you're a cutie
With more than beauty
You've got a lot
Of personality N.T.
A thousand laughs I've found
In having you around.
Though you're not Gloria Swanson,
For worlds I'd not replace
Your sunny, funny face.
Needn't tell me that I'm not so pretty, dear,
When my looking glass and I agree,
In the contest at Atlantic City, dear,
Miss America I'd never be,
Truth to tell, though, you're not such a bad lot yourself;
As a Paul Swan, you are not so hot yourself.
And yet.
I love your funny face,
Your sunny, funny face;
You can't repair it,
So I declare it
Is quite all right
Jimmy:
Like Ronald Colman?
So's your old man!
Yet it's very clear,
I'm glad when you are near.
Though you're no Handsome Harry
For worlds I'd not replace
Your sunny funny face.
I love that funny face,
That sunny, funny face;
Thought it upsets one, in time, it gets one -
That's true, for you
Have personality for two.
Those eyes! Those nose! Those cheek!
Won't make a movie sheikh,
But though you're not patootie,
For worlds I'd not replace
Your sunny, funny face.
I love your funny face,
Your sunny, funny face;
You never bother
About your father.
Have you no shame?
You're just a mutt and nothing but!
Yet when you wag your tail,
You'll never be for sale.
Though you're no Rin Tin Tin, dear,
For worlds I'd not replace
Your sunny, funny face.
