Margaret Cho Releases Heartfelt Song ‘Funny Man’ as Tribute to Robin Williams

Comedian and musician, Margaret Cho, has published a new song called “Funny Man” that memorializes the late Robin Williams. The song is a part of her most recent album, “Lucky Gift,” which was released on February 14, 2025. Cho completed the piece on the day of William’s death in 2014 and now the song is being heard all over the world as an honor to his memory.

The Meaning Behind ‘Funny Man’

Margaret Cho expressed that “Funny Man” is a way of pretending to be in love, while on the inside, you feel anything but funny. Williams was one of the greatest comic performers but suffered from deep-rooted personal problems. Cho’s song dwells on the dark side of amusement through an unexpected laughter.

According to Cho, “This is one of those things that I wrote it for Robin Williams after he passed away. It’s really an anthem for the funny guys who sometimes didn’t feel so funny on the inside,”. The comedian said that in a recent interview.

The song is part of the high-quality tracks of the album “Lucky Gift,” which is Cho’s first album since eight years ago when she produced “American Myth” which was nominated for Grammy.

Cho’s Connection to Robin Williams

Margaret Cho and Robin Williams were very close. In 2014 Margaret founded #BeRobin to stage a series of street performances in San Francisco as a way to draw attention and money to the homeless issue. Williams had always been a philanthropist and had supported many causes such as helping the homeless.

Cho said that Williams had been a huge inspiration for her to use her power for the greater good. “His kindness was as legendary as his humor,” she said.

‘Lucky Gift’ Album Details

Lucky Gift is a deeply personal album that takes a deeper look at love, loss, and self-discovery. Cho joined forces with artists Garrison Starr and Roger Rocha in creating the project. Such kinds of a project involve hip-hop, rap, jazz, and indie music expression, thus, showing another side of Cho’s talent than what is commonly seen in stand-up comedy.

The album is ready to be listened to on Spotify and can be found on Apple Music as well as other major streaming platforms.

Margaret Cho’s Upcoming Projects

Standing as a(my) musician, Cho is still being active in the world of celebrities in LA. She has been added to the cast and will play a role of one of the Gray Sisters of the upcoming Season 2 of the Disney+ series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”. They are the mythical Greek chthonic triad of sibyls.

Beside the cast is Olivia Wilde and . The film is expected to be released in late 2025. Besides, the long-expected film is also starring Margaret Cho, we will see live performances by Charli XCX and Olivia Wilde.

Fans React to ‘Funny Man’

Therefore, the emotional reaction from fans has been very prominent in “Funny Man” ever since it was rolled out. Many fans of Robin Williams expressed on social networks how he had been so much to them.

The fan with the username tweeted, “One of Margaret Cho’s songs about Robin Williams brought me to tears. It is still so painful that he had to leave us.” Another wrote, “A funny man is a nice way to see that even those that seem happy can have problems too.”

Where to Listen and Watch Margaret Cho Live

It is true that fans have the opportunity to listen and watch Margaret Cho performing on “Funny Man” and “Lucky Gift” on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

Moreover, it is already reported new dates for Margaret’s “Live & LIVID Tour” in 2025! And fans can expect to witness her incredible performances during her tours.

Margaret Cho’s “Funny Man” is a very sympathetic piece to Robin Williams, who really played the role of making people happy, but he was suffering personal problems. Cho through music is keeping his memory alive and informing the world about his talent and kindness to a degree unattained by anyone else.

Margaret Cho is the most talented artist for her multiple creative professions because of her newest album, some acting roles, and an upcoming tour. Her fans can listen to her lovely songs and join her in the fantastic journey of entertaining people.