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Famous Comedian and Grammy and Emmy-nominated multi-talented artist Margaret Cho today dropped her heartfelt new single, “Funny Man,” a tribute to the late Robin Williams. The song is now available for streaming along with the official lyric video. Cho, known for her work as a comedian, actress, and singer, explains that “Funny Man” was written as an anthem for comedians and entertainers who often battle internal struggles despite their outward humor. “I wrote this for Robin Williams after he passed away. It’s really an anthem to the funny guys who didn’t feel so funny on the inside all the time,” Margaret shares.
About the Song:
Funny Man was co-written by Cho and Roger Rocha. The track features a mix of lush instrumentation, including backup vocals from Kate Willett, a rich b-3 organ from Marc Capelle, and contributions from several musicians like Ari Gorman (bass), Danny Luehring (drums), and Erma Kyriakos (violin, viola), among others.
The lyrics reflect the emotional depth of the song, capturing the contrast between Williams’ public persona and his personal struggles. It is an emotional tribute that resonates with fans of the legendary comedian.
Lyrics Highlight:
“Funny man
Turn and ran
In the sun
Golden one
Funny man
I’m your fan
When you died
Oh how we cried”
Lucky Gift – Upcoming Album and First Single
In addition to “Funny Man,” Cho has also released the title track from her upcoming album Lucky Gift, which is set for release on February 14, 2025. Lucky Gift is now available for pre-order. The title track, also released today, marks a bold shift in Cho’s musical style, with a sultry pop sound that she describes as her “power pop anthem.” “This is my favorite song I’ve ever written,” she says. “It’s definitely giving gay pop in the best way.”
The full album features a mix of personal stories, including tributes to Williams, songs about love, and anthems for non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals. Cho collaborated with Garrison Starr and Roger Rocha on the album, which was crafted across different cities and moments but unified by a shared creative vision.
Lucky Gift – Album Track Listing:
- Lucky Gift
- Funny Man
- Wheels Of Gold
- Doot Doot
- Stevie
- 90s Sisyphus
- You Can Be You
- Baked Bread
- Melinda
- Waterside
- Boyfriend From China
Catch Margaret Cho Live:
Fans can also catch Cho on her “Live & LIVID” stand-up comedy tour in 2025.
Additionally, look out for Cho’s appearance in the upcoming Netflix documentary Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution and her role in the highly anticipated second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians as one of the Gray Sisters. Cho will also star in Gregg Araki’s film I Want Your Sex alongside Olivia Wilde and Charli XCX.
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