Julia Black - My Funny Valentine (Michelle Pfeiffer style)

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This version was performed by Michelle Pfeiffer in "The Fabulous Baker Boys" (1989). It's the instrumental I loved the most.

For the visual atmosphere, I chose imagery from Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride — a world I’ve long adored. To me, this bittersweet love story between Victor and Emily mirrors the emotional heart of “My Funny Valentine” in a beautifully unexpected way. Both are tales of imperfect love, longing, and tenderness that defies boundaries, even between life and death.

I hope you feel what I felt while creating this: a deep, dreamy kind of love that lives in shadow, but still glows softly in the dark.

Thank you for watching.
— Julia

🎭 The Story Behind the Song
My Funny Valentine was originally written by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Hart (lyrics) in 1937, for the musical "Babes in Arms". The song became a popular jazz standard, appearing on over 1300 albums performed by over 600 artists, including me.

🔹Lyrics:

My funny Valentine
Sweet comic Valentine
You make me smile with my heart

Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're 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?

Don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little Valentine stay

Each day is Valentine's day