FUNNY FACE



Composer: George Gershwin
Lyricist: Ira Gershwin

Opened:
November 22, 1927, Alvin Theatre, N.Y.C.; November 8, 1928, Princes Theatre, London
Performances: 250 (N.Y.C.); 263 (London)

Note: An unidentified selection also appears on 45/Oriole 45-1363 (Phil Tate and His Orchestra).


The Babbitt And The Bromide:

1. 78/Columbia 5174 (Fred and Adele Astaire with orchestra conducted by Julian Jones) [reissued on Gershwin In London, CD/Angel 7243 5 56796 2 8V]
2. 78/Columbia 36584 (Danny Kaye with orchestra directed by Johnny Green) [reissued on The Best Of Danny Kaye, CD/MCA MCAD-31058]
3. These Charming People, RCA (S) ARL1-2491 (Joan Morris, Max Morath, and William Bolcom)
4. By George! By Ira! By Gershwin!, CD/American Popular Song Label Protosound PS 17512 #36201/2 (Carolyn Black-Sotir and R. Timothy McReynolds with R. Timothy McReynolds, piano, and Thomas C. Williams, bass)
5. Lost In The Stars And Stripes, CD/Anakreon Verlag ANA 1001 (Sona MacDonald, Alan Marks, and Udo Samel)
6. Marni Nixon Sings Gershwin, CD/Reference Recordings RR-19CD (Marni Nixon with Lincoln Mayorga, piano)
7. American Rhapsody: The Music Of Geshwin, CD/RCA Victor 63258 (Vienna Art Orchestra)
8. Ziegfeld Follies, CD/Rhino R2-71959 (Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire with orchestra conducted by Lennie Hayton)


Bazzaz (M/L: Kay Thompson; Ralph Blane) (written for the film version):

1. Think Pink! A Kay Thompson Party, CD/Sepia 1135 (Kay Thompson)


Bonjour, Paris! (M: Roger Edens; L: Roger Edens; Leonard Gershe) (written for the film version):

1. Funny Face, Verve MGV 15001 (Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Kay Thompson, and Chorus with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]
2. Funny Face, Verve MGV 15001 (orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]
3. Only These People…, Riverside (M) RLP 847 (Ralph Strain, piano and voice, with vocal chorus)


Clap Yo’ Hands (used in the film version; originally used in OH, KAY!):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this Gershwin standard other than that on the original soundtrack recording.
1. 78/Columbia 809-D (George Gershwin, piano) [reissued on Gershwin In London, CD/Angel 7243 5 56796 2 8V]
2. Funny Face, Verve MGV 15001 (Kay Thompson and Fred Astaire with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]


Dance Alone With You (aka “Why Does Everybody Have To Cut In”) (cut; rewritten as “Ev’rybody Knows I Love Somebody” in ROSALIE):

1. Lady, Be Good, CD/Pro-Arte Records 365 (Kevin Cole)


A Few Drinks (sketch):

1. 78/Columbia 9592 (Leslie Henson and Sydney Howard) [reissued on Funny Face, CD/Hallmark Recordings]


Funny Face:

1. Click here for recordings of "Funny Face."


He Loves And She Loves:

I have not attempted to compile disclogical information for this Gershwin standard beyond original cast member recordings.
1. 78/Columbia 5175 (Adele Astaire and Bernard Clifton) [reissued on Gershwin In London, CD/Angel 7243 5 56796 2 8V]
2. 78/Victor 35918 The Revelers with Victor Arden & Phil Ohman, pianos, and Their Orchestra) [reissued on Keyboard Wizards III, CD/Pearl GEMM-CD-9203]
3. Funny Face, Verve 15001 (Fred Astaire with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]


High Hat:

1. 78/Columbia 5173 (Fred Astaire and Chorus with orchestra conducted by Julian Jones) [reissued on Gershwin In London, CD/Angel 7243 5 56796 2 8V]
2. Bobby Short Is K-RA-ZY For Gershwin, Atlantic (S) SD 2-608 (Bobby Short, piano and voice, with Beverly Peer, bass, and Richard Sheridan, drums, except as indicated below) [reissued as CD/Atlantic 608-2]
3. The Gershwin Years, Decca (M) DXZ 160 (Mixed Chorus and orchestra conducted by George Bassman)
4. George Gershwin – A Celebration: Fascinating Rhythm, CD/Avid AMSC 639 (Leslie A. “Hutch” Hutchinson with percussion accompaniment)


How Long Has This Been Going On (cut; used with a slightly revised lyric in ROSALIE and in the film version of FUNNY FACE):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this Gershwin standard other than that on the original soundtrack recording.
1. Funny Face, Verve MGV 15001 (Audrey Hepburn with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]
2. Funny Face, Verve MGV 15001 (orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) (two versions) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]


In The Swim (If You Will Take Our Tip) (some of the music and lyrics were originally used in “The Moon Is On The Sea” from OH, KAY!):

1. My One And Only, CD/Atlantic 7 80110-2 (Bruce McGill and Fish with orchestra conducted by Jack Lee)


Isn’t It A Pity? (used in the 1978 revival; originally used in PARDON MY ENGLISH):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this Gershwin standard.


Let’s Kiss And Make Up (same music as “Come! Come! Come Closer!”):

1. 78/HMV B-2910 (Jacques Fray & Mario Braggiotti, pianos) [reissued on Two Grands, Four Hands: Spectacular And Rare Novelty Piano Duos Of The 1920s & 1930s, CD/Rivermont 1152]
2. 78/HMV C-1588 (New Mayfair Orchestra)
3. Funny Face, Verve 15001 (Fred Astaire with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]
4. Funny Face And Other Gershwin Tunes, Verve MGV-2063 (The Barbara Carroll Trio) [reissued on The Barbara Carroll Trio Plays Standards Plus “Funny Face” And Other Gershwin Tunes, CD/Fresh Sounds FSR-CD 639]
5. Funny Face/Of Thee I Sing: Cy Walter Plays Gershwin Classics, Atlantic (M) 8016 (Cy Walter, piano)
6. Gershwin Rarities, Volume 2, Walden (M) 303 (Loiuse Carlyle and Warren Galjour with the John Morris Trio) [reissued on Gershwin Rarities, CD/Harbinger HCD 1603]
7. Gigi/Funny Face, World 7045 (Mike Sammes Singers with orchestra conducted by Bobby Richards)
8. Bobby Short Is K-RA-ZY For Gershwin, Atlantic (S) SD 2-608 (Bobby Short, piano and voice, with Beverly Peer, bass, and Richard Sheridan, drums, except as indicated below) [reissued as CD/Atlantic 608-2]
9. Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook, Verve V-4029 (Ella Fitzgerald with orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle) [reissued on CD/Verve 825 024-2]
10. For George And Ira, CD/Audiophile ACD-116 (Frances Gershwin with Jack Easton, piano)
11. Lyrics By Ira Gershwin, Walden (M) 300 (Loiuse Carlyle and Warren Galjour with the John Morris Trio) [reissued on Gershwin Rarities, CD/Harbinger HCD 1603]
12. ’S Wonderful, CD/Music A La Carte MALC 002 (Craig Schneider, piano and voice, with Brendan Clarke, bass, and Colin Hoorweg, drums and percussion)
13. Andrea Sings Astaire, CD/Andreasong (Andrea Marcovicci)


My One And Only (aka “What Am I Gonna Do?”):

I have not attempted to compile discological information for this Gershwin standard beyond original cast member and composer recordings.
1. 78/Columbia 5173 (Fred Astaire with orchestra conducted by Julian Jones) [reissued on Gershwin In London, CD/Angel 7243 5 56796 2 8V]
2. 78/Columbia 5109 (George Gershwin, piano) [reissued on George Gershwin Plays George Gershwin, CD/Pearl GEMM-CDS-9483]
3. 78/Decca 2875 (Jacques Fray & Mario Braggiotti, pianos)
4. 78/Victor 35918 (Victor Arden & Phil Ohman, pianos, and Their Orchestra) [reissued on Keyboard Wizards III, CD/Pearl GEMM-CD-9203]
5. 78/HMV B-2910 (Jacques Fray & Mario Braggiotti, pianos) [reissued on Two Grands, Four Hands: Spectacular And Rare Novelty Piano Duos Of The 1920s & 1930s, CD/Rivermont 1152]


Oh, So Nice (added to the 1978 revival; originally used in TREASURE GIRL):

1. Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book, Vol. 5, Verve (S) MGVS 6081 (Ella Fitzgerald with orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle) [reissued on CD/Verve 825 024-2]
2. Remember These, Ava (S) AS-26 (Betty Comden with Richard Lewine, piano) [also DRG Records MRS-905; That's Entertainment Records TER 1039]
3. The Gershwin Years, Decca (M) DXZ 160 (Lynn Roberts with orchestra conducted by George Bassman)
4. Gershwin Rarities Vol. 2, Walden (M) 303 (Louise Carlyle with the John Morris Trio) [reissued as CD/Harbinger HCD 1603]
5. For George And Ira, Monmouth-Evergreen MES 7060 (Frances Gershwin with Alfred Simon, piano) [reissued as CD/Audiophile ACD-116]
6. I Can Cook Too, Dolphin (M) 2 (Nancy Walker with David Baker, piano) [reissued on My Square Laddie, CD/Sepia 1090]
7. Lyrics By Ira Gershwin, CD/Harbinger HCD 2502 (Nancy Walker with David Baker, piano)
8. He Loves And She Loves: Gershwin Songs & Duets, CD/Koch International 7028 (Judy Kaye with Steve Blier, piano)
9. The George Gershwin Collection, CD/Silva Screen 3007 (Eric Parkin, piano)

On How To Be Lovely (M: Roger Edens; L: Roger Edens; Leonard Gershe) (written for the film version):

1. Funny Face, Verve MGV 15001 (Kay Thompson and Audrey Hepburn with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]


Overture:

1. Gershwin Overtures, CBS MK 42240 (Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas) [reissued on George Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue, CD/CBS MK 42240]
2. Fiedler Conducts Gershwin, London (S) SPC 21185 (Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops) [reissued on Gershwin Concert, CD/London 443 900-2]
3. Gigi/Funny Face, World 7045 (orchestra conducted by Bobby Richards)
4. Kunzel Plays Gershwin, CD/Pro-Arte Records 408 (Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra)
5. Broadway’s Greatest Hits, CD/First Choice FC 4504 (Erich Kunzel and the Rochester Pops)


‘S Wonderful:

I have not attempted to compile disclogical information for this Gershwin standard beyond original cast, soundtrack, and composer recordings.
1. 78/Columbia 5175 (Adele Astaire and Bernard Clifton with orchestra conducted by Julian Jones) [reissued on Gershwin In London, CD/Angel 7243 5 56796 2 8V]
2. 78/Columbia 5109 (George Gershwin, piano) [reissued on George Gershwin Plays George Gershwin, CD/Pearl GEMM-CDS-9483]
3. 78/Victor 21114 (Johnny Marvin with Victor Arden & Phil Ohman, pianos, and The Victor Studio Orchestra directed by Frank Black) [reissued on Fascinating Rhythm: The Broadway Gershwin 1919-1933, CD/BMG 09026 63294-2]
4. 78/Victor 35918 (Lewis James with Victor Arden & Phil Ohman, pianos, and Their Orchestra) [reissued on Keyboard Wizards III, CD/Pearl GEMM-CD-9203]
5. 78/Decca 2875 (Jacques Fray & Mario Braggiotti, pianos)
6. Fred Astaire, Verve VSP-23/24 (Fred Astaire) [reissued on Stepping In Paradise, CD/Suisa CD-0246]
7. Funny Face, Verve 15001 (Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]
8. Funny Face, Verve 15001 (Choral Group with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]
9. ‘S Wonderful, ‘S Marvelous, ‘S Gershwin, Daybreak (S) DR-2009 (Fred Astaire with orchestra directed by Elliot Lawrence)
10. Think Pink! A Kay Thompson Party, CD/Sepia 1135 (Kay Thompson)


Tell The Doc:

1. 78/Columbia 9592 (Leslie Henson and Male Quartet with Novelty Orchestra conducted by Julian Jones) [reissued on George Gershwin: To Broadway From Hollywood, CD/Chansons Cinema 3008 030]


Think Pink! (M: Roger Edens; L: Roger Edens; Leonard Gershe) (written for the film version):

1. Funny Face, Verve MGV 15001 (Kay Thompson and Chorus with orchestra conducted by Adolph Deutsch) [reissued as CD/DRG CDS-15001]
2. Forbidden Broadway Strikes Back!, CD/DRG 12614 (Christine Pedi and Tom Plotkin, Bryan Batt, and Donna English) (parody entitled “Think Punk!”)
3. Think Pink! A Kay Thompson Party, CD/Sepia 1135 (Kay Thompson) (screen test version)
4. The Garden, CD/EMI IONIC 5CD (Simon Fisher Turner)


Where’s The Boy? Here’s The Girl (used in the 1978 revival; originally used in TREASURE GIRL):

1. Remember These, Ava (S) AS-26 (Betty Comden with Richard Lewine, piano) [also DRG Records MRS-905; That's Entertainment Records TER 1039]
2. The Gershwin Years, Decca (M) DXZ 160 (Paula Stewart with orchestra conducted by George Bassman)
3. Gershwin Rarities Vol. 2, Walden (M) 303 (Louise Carlyle with the John Morris Trio) [reissued as CD/Harbinger HCD 1603]
4. For George And Ira, Monmouth-Evergreen MES 7060 (Frances Gershwin with Alfred Simon, piano) [reissued as CD/Audiophile ACD-116]
5. Ira Gershwin Revisited, CD/Painted Smiles PSCD-135 (KT Sullivan)
6. Lyrics By Ira Gershwin, CD/Harbinger HCD 2502 (Nancy Walker with David Baker, piano)
7. A Quiet Girl: Songs Of Love…And Other Disasters, CD/Avid JWCD001 (Jessica Walker with Stephen Gutman, piano)


The World Is Mine (cut; subsequently used in the NINE-FIFTEEN REVUE (1930) under the title “Toddlin’ Along”):

1. 78/HMV K-5310 (Jacques Fray & Mario Braggiotti, pianos)
2. Lady, Be Good, CD/Pro-Arte Records 365 (Kevin Cole)
3. The Great Charles Kullman, CD/Crown 2038 (Charles Kullman)
4. Pure Gershwin, CD/Elektra 9 60742-2 (Michael Feinstein, piano and voice, with David Ross, piano)


You’ve Got What Gets Me (used in the 1981 revival; originally used in 1931 film version of GIRL CRAZY; music for the release was originally written for “Your Eyes! Your Smile!”):

1. 78/GB 4489-2 (Al Bowlly with Ray Fox & His Band) [reissued on George Gershwin - A Celebration: 'S Wonderful, CD/Avid AMSC 640]
2. Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book Volume IV, Verve MGVS-6080 (Ella Fitzgerald with orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle) [reissued on CD/Verve 825 024-2]
3. George And Ira Gershwin In Hollywood, CD/Rhino Movie Music R2 72732 (Eddie Quillan, Dixie Lee, Mitzi Green, and the RKO Radio Studio Orchestra)


Your Eyes! Your Smile! (Those Eyes) (cut; music of the verse later used for the verse of “You Started It” intended for GIRL CRAZY and the film DELICIOUS; music of the release subsequently used in “You’ve Got What Gets Me” in the 1931 film of GIRL CRAZY):

1. George Gershwin 100, CD/Concord Jazz 4797 (Matt Catingub)


Unrecorded Material:

Acrobats (not used)
Aviator (aka “We’re All A-Worry, All Agog,” “Flying Fete,” and Opening, Act 1”) (cut)
Birthday Party
Blue Hullaballoo (cut after opening)
Bluebeard (not used; no music survives)
Come Along, Let’s Gamble (aka “Finale Act I”) (all but last eight bard deleted prior to Broadway)
Come! Come! Come Closer! (not used; music later used for “Let’s Kiss And Make Up”)
Dancing Hour (cut; specialty number for the ensemble not believe to contain new music)
Finale (Act 2)
Finest Of The Finest (cut)
Hold It! (M: Roger Edens; L: Roger Edens; Leonard Gershe) (written for but not used in the film version)
Invalid Entrance (not used; no music survives)
Look At The Damn Thing Now (added to the London production)
Once (same lyric as “Once” in TELL ME MORE)
Sing A Little Song (specialty number consisting of reprises)
When The Right One Comes Along (cut; music later used for the refrain of “Say So” in ROSALIE)
When You’re Single (cut)