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.
Take My Heart
Al Martino Lyrics
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I can't take my eyes off you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Pardon the way that I stare
There's nothing else to compare
The sight of you leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
But if you feel like I feel
Please let me know that is real
You're just too good to be true
I can't take my eyes off you
I love you baby
And if it's quite all right
I need you baby
To warm the lonely nights
I love you baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh pretty baby
Don't bring me down I pray
Oh pretty baby
Now that I've found you stay
And let me love you, baby
Let me love you
You're just too good to be true
I can't take my eyes off you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I love you baby
And if it's quite all right
I need you baby
To warm the lonely nights
I love you baby
Now trust in me when I say
Oh pretty baby
Don't bring me down I pray
Oh pretty baby
Now that I've found you stay
And let me love you, baby
In Al Martino's classic hit "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," the singer is completely captivated and in love with someone they feel is too good to be true. The song is a tribute to the overwhelming joy and passion that often comes with falling in love. The singer is almost in disbelief that they have found someone so perfect that they cannot take their eyes off them. The song is essentially an expression of pure admiration for the object of the singer's affection.
In the first verse, the singer reveals their amazement at how perfect the person they love is. They feel that this person would be heavenly to touch and they want nothing more than to hold them tightly. The second verse is a plea to the person they love to validate the singer's feelings. The singer is so in awe of their lover that they cannot find the right words to express their feelings. They need to know that their lover feels the same way so that they can continue to cherish this person.
The chorus of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a passionate declaration of love. The singer repeats that their lover is too good to be true and that they cannot take their eyes off them. The singer thanks God for bringing them their perfect match and acknowledges that this kind of love is a blessing. The repetition of this line underscores just how deeply the singer feels attracted to their lover. The final verse is a plea to the lover to trust that the deep feelings the singer has for them are true. The singer is so enamored with their lover that they ask them not to bring them down and to stay with them so that they can love them even more.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just too good to be true
You are unbelievably amazing and I can't believe my luck
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't stop looking at you, your beauty captivates me
You'd be like heaven to touch
The mere thought of touching you fills me with ecstasy
I wanna hold you so much
I long to embrace you tightly and never let go
At long last love has arrived
After much waiting, I finally found true love
And I thank God I'm alive
I am grateful to have found a love like you and to be alive to experience it
Pardon the way that I stare
I apologize for staring at you, but I can't help being mesmerized
There's nothing else to compare
You are incomparable, nothing else comes close
The sight of you leaves me weak
Seeing you makes my heart flutter, I feel weak in the knees
There are no words left to speak
Words cannot fully express how amazing you are
But if you feel like I feel
If you feel the same way I do about you
Please let me know that it's real
Please confirm that this love is real and not just my imagination
I love you baby
I am deeply in love with you
And if it's quite all right
If you don't mind
I need you baby
I cannot live without you
To warm the lonely nights
To fill the emptiness and loneliness I feel when you're not around
Trust in me when I say
Believe me when I tell you
Oh pretty baby
My darling
Don't bring me down I pray
Please don't disappoint me or hurt me
Now that I've found you stay
Now that I have found you, please don't leave me
And let me love you, baby
Please allow me to show you how much I love you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16
Written by: Bob Crewe, Robert Gaudio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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me tooooo
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@doctorhugo
King of the "heart" songs. Always the class act and never saw him give a performance where he didn't belt out a heartfelt rendition. Miss you Al and thanks for the memories.