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.
Look Around
Al Martino Lyrics
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Al Martino
I know that somewhere there?s someone who needs you
Someone then for you only
Look around and you?ll find me there
As long as always there?s someone who?ll want you
Look around and you?ll find me there
Let me know you, let me show you
Just how much I care
Here inside me there?s enough love
For us both to share
Someday you?ll look for that someone who loves you
Until then I?ll be waiting
Look around and you?ll find me there
Let me know you, let me show you
Just how much I care
Here inside me there?s enough love
For us both to share
Someday you?ll look for that someone who loves you
Until then I?ll be waiting
Look around and you?ll find me there
Look around and you?ll find me there
Look around and you?ll find me there
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm,
The song "Look Around (And You'll Find Me There)" by Al Martino is a poignant ballad that speaks of unrequited love. In the opening lines, Martino acknowledges that there may be someone out there who needs the person he is singing to; however, he notes that he will always be nearby and available to her. He says that as long as there is someone who wants her, she will never be lonely, and all she needs to do is look around to find him.
As the song progresses, Martino pleads with her to allow him to show her just how much he cares for her. He expresses his belief that there is enough love inside of him for both of them to share. He tells her that someday, she will look for someone who loves her, and until then, he will be waiting for her, always nearby and ready to offer her love and support.
The lyrics of "Look Around (And You'll Find Me There)" capture the essence of unrequited love and the bittersweet feeling of being willing to give all that one has to offer to another person who may not be ready or willing to accept it. Through Al Martino's soulful delivery of the lyrics and the sweeping melody of the song, listeners are transported to a place of understanding and empathy, reminding us that love can be both beautiful and painful at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that somewhere there's someone who needs you
I realize that there is someone out there who truly needs you
Someone then for you only
Someone special who only wants you and no one else
Look around and you'll find me there
When you look around, you'll see that I will always be there for you
As long as always there’s someone who’ll want you
As long as there is someone who truly desires you
You won’t ever be lonely
You'll never be alone
Look around and you'll find me there
Just look around and you'll see that I'm always there for you
Let me know you, let me show you
Allow me to really get to know you and demonstrate just how much I care
Just how much I care
The amount by which I care for you is great
Here inside me there's enough love
Deep within me, there is an abundance of love
For us both to share
A love that we can both share and enjoy together
Someday you'll look for that someone who loves you
At some point, you'll search for the person who truly loves you
Until then I'll be waiting
Until that time, I'll be patiently waiting for you
Look around and you'll find me there
Once again, just look around and you'll see that I will always be there for you
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Melodic refrain
Hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm,
Melodic bridge
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD MICHAEL RACHILD, CHRISTOPHER THOMAS CANO, GEORGE ASTASIO, JASON PEBWORTH, JASON ANDREW PEBWORTH, JOHN BEN T. JEN, KEVIN M. ROENTGEN
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