There are three artists with the name "Tony Martin:" A rock singer; an Aust… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists with the name "Tony Martin:" A rock singer; an Australian performer; and an American big-band singer and actor.

Tony Martin (born April 19, 1957) was the seventh and final vocalist for the legendary rock band Black Sabbath before the eventual reunion of their original lineup. He was in the band on and off for a ten-year span between 1987 and 1997, recording five albums: The Eternal Idol (1987), Headless Cross (1989), Tyr (1990), Cross Purposes (1994), Cross Purposes Live and Forbidden (1995). He was dismissed from the band in 1991, to accommodate the reunion of the Mob Rules lineup: Tony Iommi, Vinny Appice, Geezer Butler and Ronnie James Dio. He returned to the band in 1993, and left once again sometime in 1996 or 1997, while the band was on hiatus.

Martin has since been involved in many solo projects, yet his most memorable gig remains his time as front man of Black Sabbath.

He will release his latest solo album , 'Thorns' in Jan 2022.

2. Tony Martin was a co-host of the Australian Triple M radio show 'Get This' with Ed Kavalee and Richard Marsland. The show was axed in late 2007, despite high ratings.

3. Tony Martin (born December 25, 1912) is an American actor and traditional pop singer.

Martin was born Alvin Morris in Oakland, California to Jewish immigrants from Poland. He received a soprano saxophone as a gift from his grandmother at ten. In his grammar school glee club, he became an instrumentalist and a boy soprano singer. He formed his first band, named "The Red Peppers," when he was at Oakland Technical High School, eventually joining the band of a local orchestra leader, Tom Gerun, as a reed instrument specialist, sitting alongside the future bandleader Woody Herman. He attended Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga during the mid-1930s. After college, he left Gerun's band to go to Hollywood to try his luck in films. It was at that time that he adopted the stage name, Tony Martin.

He was a featured vocalist on the George Burns and Gracie Allen radio program. On the show Gracie Allen playfully flirted with Tony, often threatening to fire him. She'd say things like "Oh Tony you look so tired, why don't you rest your lips on mine." In the movies, he was first cast in a number of bit parts, including a role as a sailor in the movie Follow the Fleet (1936), starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. He eventually signed with 20th Century-Fox and then Metro Goldwyn Mayer in which he starred in a number of musicals. At the same time, between 1938 and 1942, he made a number of hit records for Decca.

In World War II, he first joined the United States Navy, but as a result of rumors (without any factual basis) that he had gotten an officer's commission through bribery he left the navy and joined the United States Army Air Forces. Though he had an outstanding record in the military, the rumors hurt his professional reputation and the major record labels refused to sign him. He eventually signed with Mercury Records, then a small independent run out of Chicago, Illinois. He cut 25 records in 1946 and 1947 for Mercury, including a 1946 recording of "To Each His Own" which became a million-seller. This prompted RCA Victor records to offer him a contract, which he signed in 1947 after satisfying his contract obligations to Mercury.

In 1937 he married Alice Faye, and in 1941 they were divorced. Martin has been married since 1948 to Cyd Charisse, almost a Hollywood record for marital success. They have one son together - Tony Martin Jr., born in 1950.

He appeared in many film musicals in the 1940s and 1950s. His rendition of "Lover Come Back To Me" with Joan Weldon in Deep in My Heart - based on the music of Sigmund Romberg and starring José Ferrer - was one of the highlights of Hollywood musicals. As of 2008, he is still doing live performances in New York City.

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As Time Goes By
Tony Martin Lyrics

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You must remember this
A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by

And when two lovers woo
They still say, "I love you"

On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by

Moonlight and love song's never out of date
Heart's full of passion, jealousy and hate
Woman needs man and man must have his mate
That no one can deny

It’s still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by

It’s still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die

The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by

Overall Meaning

The song "As Time Goes By," most famously known for its appearance in the classic movie "Casablanca," is a timeless love song that speaks to the universal emotions of love and companionship that transcend time. The lyrics remind us that despite the passage of time, the fundamental elements of love and romance remain constant. The line, "A kiss is still a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh," encapsulates the idea that the human experience of love has remained the same throughout generations. The fundamental things, such as love, passion, jealousy, and a desire for companionship, will always apply.

Furthermore, the song speaks to the idea that love is a necessary and fundamental part of our existence: "Woman needs man and man must have his mate, that no one can deny." The lyrical content is both universal and timeless, as it speaks to a fundamental human experience. Additionally, the song acknowledges that the pursuit of love is not an easy one, as it involves "a fight for love and glory, a case of do or die." However, the song also celebrates the beautiful aspects of love and the joy that comes with finding a companion.

Overall, "As Time Goes By" is a classic love song that speaks to the timeless nature of love and romance. The simplicity of the lyrics and melody captures the essence of the human experience of love and companionship.

As Time Goes ByTony Martin Lyrics

As Time Goes By
Tony Martin Lyrics