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.
feelings
Al Martino Lyrics
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Trying to forget my feelings of love.
Teardrops rolling down on my face,
Trying to forget my feelings of love.
Feelings, for all my life I'll feel it.
I wish I've never met you, girl;
You'll Never Come Again.
Feelings, wo-o-o feelings,
Wo-o-o, feel you again in my arms.
Feelings, feelings like I've never lost you
And feelings like i've never have you
Again in my heart.
Feelings, for all my life I'll feel it.
I wish I've never met you, girl;
You'll never come again.
Feelings, feelings like I've never lost you
And feelings like i've never have you
Again in my life.
Feelings, wo-o-o feelings,
Wo-o-o, feelings again in my arms.
Feelings
The song "Feelings" by Al Martino is a powerful and emotional exploration of the complex nature of love and how it can leave one feeling overwhelmed and brokenhearted. From the very beginning, the lyrics express a sense of desperation and pain that is all-consuming. The first verse speaks of trying to forget feelings of love, while tears roll down the singer's face.
The chorus reiterates the intensity of these emotions, declaring that feelings are all the singer will feel for the rest of their life. They express regret for ever having met the girl who has caused them so much pain and sorrow. The second verse further explores these feelings, stating that they are like never having lost the girl but also like never having had her in the first place.
The final repetition of the chorus, with its haunting melody and echoing vocals, drives home the point that these feelings are inescapable, haunting the singer even as they long to hold the object of their affection once more. The song is a powerful tribute to the human heart and the sometimes overwhelming emotions that can accompany love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Feelings, nothing more than feelings,
Emotions that have no substance, just mere expressions of sentiment.
Trying to forget my feelings of love.
Attempting to erase the love emotions I have.
Teardrops rolling down on my face,
Tears streaming down one's face as an indication of sorrow or despair.
Feelings, for all my life I'll feel it.
Sensations that I'll experience for the rest of my life.
I wish I've never met you, girl;
Regretful wish to have never encountered the girl in question.
You'll Never Come Again.
The girl will never return or come back again.
Feelings, wo-o-o feelings,
Pertaining to the intense and overwhelming sensations of the heart.
Wo-o-o, feel you again in my arms.
Longing to embrace and hold the person once more.
Feelings, feelings like I've never lost you
Emotions that imply the person was never lost to begin with.
And feelings like I've never have you
Sensations as if one has never had the person in their life before.
Again in my heart.
Once more, these emotions inhabit and fill the heart.
Feelings, for all my life I'll feel it.
Emotions that will persist throughout one's entire existence.
Feelings, feelings like I've never lost you
Emotions that suggest the person was never lost to begin with.
And feelings like I've never have you
Sensations as if one has never had the person in their life before.
Again in my life.
Once more, these emotions inhabit and fill the person's life.
Feelings, wo-o-o feelings,
Intense, passionate emotions.
Wo-o-o, feelings again in my arms.
Longing to hold and embrace the person again.
Lyrics © Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda.
Written by: Louis Gaste, Morris Albert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joseph Zeigler
His arrangement and vocal style on this song is very good! What a great singer!
Peter Taylor
Hearing the voice of Al Martino, back then, I had no idea ofthe power he could reach with his voice. In fact, a voice that could have possibly reached operatic heights if he'd wanted to.
Алихан Рахметов
Великий Певец.
Edward Chardo
i have grown up with all the great italian vocal artists , BUT NO-ONE BETTER THAN AL MARTINO
Mario Manserra
Bellissima canzone, Al Martino cantante di classe.
michel j
This is what a professional singer is ALL about.
Ved More
Johnny Fontaine
Angelino Bravío
What a beautiful song!
LUCCI DI CARLLI
Simply wonderful!!!
Maria Jaime Femenia
Magnifico, Al Martino.