His single "Here in My Heart" was number one in the first UK Singles Chart, published by the New Musical Express in 1952, putting him into the Guinness Book of World Records. The song stayed there for nine weeks. Al Martino has stated that Mario Lanza dropped his plans to record this song after he called Lanza in Los Angeles and explained that his own recording would be neglected if he did so.
One of the most successful Martino hits was "Spanish Eyes", achieving several gold and platinum discs for sales. Recorded in 1965, the song reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart when re-issued in 1973. Even today, this classic by composer Bert Kaempfert (his original title for the song was "Moon Over Naples") is among the 50 most-played songs worldwide. Another hit was "Volare", (also known as "Nel blu, Dipinto di Blu"). In 1976, it reached number one on the Italian and Flemish charts, and was in the Top Ten in Spain, The Netherlands and France, as well as in many other European countries.
In the U.S., Martino had eleven top 40 hits in the Billboard pop singles chart in the 1960s and 1970s, with 1963's "I Love You Because" (#3) and 1964's "I Love You More and More Every Day" (#9) both reaching the Top Ten. He also sang the title song for the film, "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" (1964), and is credited in the end titles of the film.
Apart from singing, Martino played the role of Johnny Fontane in the 1972 film The Godfather, as well as singing the film's theme, "Speak Softly Love". He played the same role in The Godfather Part III and The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980. He recently returned to acting, playing aging crooner Sal Stevens in the short film "Cutout", appearing in film festivals around the world in 2006.
When an artist is able to combine several important elements -- numerous international hit records, personal charisma, and a unique vocal style -- it inevitably leads to success. Known for such hits as "Spanish Eyes" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" in the 60's, Al Martino was in the midst of beginning his second career, which had already taken off with great momentum in the European market. Since the fall of 1993, Al Martino's songs had flooded the radio and television airwaves in Germany, and he consistently had sold-out concerts throughout the continent.
He continued to play to audiences in his later years around venues in the USA. Sadly he died on the 14th October 2009.
For All We Know
Al Martino Lyrics
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Before you go make this moment sweet again
We won't say "Good night" until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it
For all we know this may only be a dream
We come and go like a ripple on a stream
So love me tonight; tomorrow was made for some
So love me tonight; tomorrow was made for some
Tomorrow may never come for all we know
The song, For All We Know by Al Martino, speaks to the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living in the present moment. The opening line, "for all we know we may never meet again", highlights the transience of life and the uncertainty of the future. The singer urges his partner to "make this moment sweet again" before they part ways, emphasizing the significance of cherishing each moment together.
The following lines, "we won't say 'Good night' until the last minute, I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it", further reinforce the idea of making the most of the time they have together. The singer wants to hold on to the moment for as long as possible and expresses his emotional attachment to his partner.
The chorus, "For all we know this may only be a dream, we come and go like a ripple on a stream, So love me tonight; tomorrow was made for some, Tomorrow may never come for all we know", encapsulates the central theme of the song. We never know what the future holds, and life is fleeting, but we can live fully in the present moment and love deeply while we have the chance.
Line by Line Meaning
For all we know we may never meet again
It's possible that we might never cross paths again in the future.
Before you go make this moment sweet again
Before you leave, let's cherish this moment and make it special.
We won't say "Good night" until the last minute
We won't bid each other farewell until the very end.
I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it
I'll extend my hand for a warm goodbye and express my sincere emotions.
For all we know this may only be a dream
It's possible that what we're experiencing now is nothing but a dream.
We come and go like a ripple on a stream
Our existence is fleeting and temporary, like a ripple in a stream.
So love me tonight; tomorrow was made for some
Let's embrace this moment of love tonight because tomorrow is uncertain and unpredictable.
Tomorrow may never come for all we know
We can't predict what the future holds, so it's best to cherish the present moment.
So love me tonight; tomorrow was made for some
Once again, let's make the most of tonight because tomorrow might not come.
Tomorrow may never come for all we know
The future is always unpredictable, so we should focus on living and loving in the present moment.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J Fred Coots, Samuel M Lewis
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