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.
I Have But One Heart
Al Martino Lyrics
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I have but one heart to share with you,
I have but one dream that I can cling to,
You are the one dream I pray comes true.
My darling, until I saw you, I never felt this way,
And nobody else before you, ever has heard me say,
You are my one love, my life I live for you,
I have but one heart to give to you.
Dicimo o mari, facimu l'amore,
A curi a curi che ci passa,
Ca u mare parla e na' carezza,
Ma a tia la brezza, fina murir.
You are my one love, my love I live for you,
I have but one heart to give to you.
Let us tell the sea that we are making love,
Heart to heart till the end of time,
Because the sea whispers and caresses us,
So does the breeze till the time we die.
The song "I Have But One Heart" by Al Martino is a romantic love ballad that speaks of the singer's undying love for his significant other. The lyrics convey the message that the singer has only one heart to give, one dream to cling to, which is shared with the beloved. The song speaks to the depth of the singer's affection and devotion towards the other person. The song's verses carry a passionate and heartfelt delivery with a promise to remain dedicated to the one he loves.
The lyrics also hint at the couple's desire to spend their lives together. The imagery of the vast and endless sea is explored, where the two lovers share their love for each other with the ocean, making a vow to stay together forever. The lyrics bring up the idea that the sea's whispers and breeze's caresses symbolize the couple's love and that they would continue to love each other until their last breath. The song ends with the couple declaring their commitment to staying together through all the obstacles that life presents.
Line by Line Meaning
I have but one heart, this heart I bring you,
I only have one heart, and I am offering it to you.
I have but one heart to share with you,
I only have one heart to give, but I want to share it with you.
I have but one dream that I can cling to,
There is only one dream that I truly want, and that's to be with you.
You are the one dream I pray comes true.
You are the dream that I have been waiting for, and I hope it becomes a reality.
My darling, until I saw you, I never felt this way,
I've never felt this way before until I met you.
And nobody else before you, ever has heard me say,
I've never said this to anyone else before meeting you.
You are my one love, my life I live for you,
You are my only love, and my reason for living.
I have but one heart to give to you.
I only have one heart, and I am giving it all to you.
Let us tell the sea that we are making love,
Let's express our love to the sea.
Heart to heart till the end of time,
We will love each other forever.
Because the sea whispers and caresses us,
The sea whispers sweet nothings to us, and it's like a caress.
So does the breeze till the time we die.
The breeze also continues to caress us, until the end of our lives.
Lyrics © THE MUSIC GOES ROUND, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY FARROW, MARTY SYMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@jeffreylebowski519
"That's my family, Kay. It's not me."
Such a heartbreakingly poignant line. Michael never wanted it but he became it.
@Mr.Padgett
I used to tell my ex wife the same thing when we met about my familyâs funeral business. Now I find myself on a path I never wanted to travel down.
@debgib007
That wasn't heartbreaking.
@JamieJoIacobucci
My father used to sing this song to my mother...so beautifully.đ„° His âone heartâ always reached out to me and my three older sisters too. Boy do I miss my dad!
@sephirothdomain1
I sang this to my highschool sweetheart when I was 17 , we've been married 10 years now and I couldn't be happier â€
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@phamcuong9154
It's great.
@TonyfromBham
After reading your story, my heart is filled with joy.
@jeanpalumbo3411
Buon Fortuna per Cent AnniđŻ
@jmmmnliberal8274
One of the most beautiful songs Al Martino ever recorded..