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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Domino
Tony Martin Lyrics
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Domino
You're an angel that heaven has sent me
Domino,
Domino
You're a devil designed to torment me
When your heart must know
How I love you so
Tell me why
Why do you make me cry, Domino?
Just one look in your eyes
And I melt with desire
Just a touch of your hand
And I burst into fire
And it scares me
That tomorrow
Someone else may take my place
Domino,
Domino
Won't you tell me you'll never desert me?
Domino,
Domino
If you stay I don't care how you hurt me
Fate has made you so
You can't change, I know
You can't change though you try
But then, neither can I Domino
Domino,
Domino
Nothing matters
If I
Have
You
The song "Domino" by Tony Martin is a love song that speaks of the mixed feelings the singer has for the object of his affections, whom he refers to as "Domino". In the song, the singer oscillates between adoration and pain. He sees her as both an angel that was sent from heaven to him, and a devil designed to torment him. He expresses his love for her, but also mentions how she makes him cry. The singer is paralyzed by the passion that he feels towards her, expressed through the lyrics, "Just one look in your eyes, and I melt with desire; Just a touch of your hand, and I burst into fire."
The singer expresses his fear of losing her to someone else, his jealousy evident in the lines, "And it scares me that tomorrow, someone else may take my place." Despite knowing that she is the way she is because of fate, he still cannot help but love her. He asks her to never desert him, even though he is aware that she may hurt him. The song reaches its crescendo with the singer declaring that nothing else matter as long as he has "Domino", the object of his affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Domino,
Tony Martin directly addresses the person he's talking to (Domino).
Domino
Tony Martin repeats the name of the person he's talking to again.
You're an angel that heaven has sent me
Tony Martin is describing Domino as the person who makes him feel like he's been blessed by the heavens.
Domino,
Tony Martin repeats the name of the person he's talking to again.
You're a devil designed to torment me
Tony Martin is describing how Domino also makes him feel like he's being tortured by the devil.
When your heart must know
Tony Martin is addressing the notions of free will and consciousness within humans
How I love you so
Tony Martin is expressing his love for Domino.
Tell me why,
Tony Martin is questioning why Domino is making him suffer.
Tell me why
Tony Martin repeats his question to emphasize his confusion and anguish.
Why do you make me cry, Domino?
Tony Martin is asking Domino is the reason behind the tears in his eyes.
Just one look in your eyes
Tony Martin is highlighting the depth of love he holds for Domino by describing the instant reaction he has to seeing them.
And I melt with desire
Tony Martin is describing how overcome he is with passion when he sees Domino.
Just a touch of your hand
Tony Martin is emphasizing the effect that even the slightest physical touch from Domino has on him.
And I burst into fire
Tony Martin is describing the overwhelming, passionate reaction he has to being touched by Domino.
And it scares me
Tony Martin is admitting that the intensity of his feelings for Domino is overwhelming and he's afraid of what could happen.
That tomorrow
Tony Martin is talking about the uncertainty of the future.
Someone else may take my place
Tony Martin is expressing concern that someone could replace him in Domino's life.
Domino,
Tony Martin repeats the name of the person he's talking to again.
Won't you tell me you'll never desert me?
Tony Martin is asking Domino for reassurance that they will never leave him alone.
Domino,
Tony Martin repeats the name of the person he's talking to again.
If you stay I don't care how you hurt me
Tony Martin demonstrates his unwavering commitment to Domino--saying he'll endure any pain as long as Domino stays with him.
Fate has made you so
Tony Martin is implying that Domino's behavior isn't her fault--that events beyond her control have made her the person she is.
You can't change, I know
Tony Martin is acknowledging that it's impossible for Domino to change and that he accepts her for who she is.
You can't change though you try
Tony Martin is repeating that it is fundamentally and permanently impossible for Domino to change-- even if they try.
But then, neither can I Domino
Tony Martin is admitting that he, too, is set in his ways and is incapable of changing the way he feels about Domino.
Domino,
Tony Martin repeats the name of the person he's talking to again.
Domino,
Tony Martin repeats the name of the person he's talking to again.
Nothing matters
Tony Martin is emphasizing the importance of Domino's presence to him--even to the point of overshadowing everything else in his life.
If I
Tony Martin sets up the next line of the song.
Have
Tony Martin sets up the next line of the song.
You
Tony Martin sets up the next line of the song.
Writer(s): Raye Don, Plante Jacques, Ferrari Louis Pierre Dominique
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nania Joe
The song is beautiful,
especially sungs by Tony Martin !
TRick
Amazing! he was certainly better than most of the tenors nowadays '-'
Dave Greene
At this point in his career, Martin "graduated" to baritone; he was a tenor, earlier on.
A really operatic vocal quality, which enhanced his renditions.
CatsPjamas1
As is typical with today's media, I did not hear of Tony's passing until I read your comment just now. Thanks for letting us know. He will certainly be missed by those who remember great music (and those who are to discover it in the future). He could really belt out a song.
CarlDuke
Sadly Tony has passed away at age 98. Though that is certainly a full life, it is still too soon for this remarkable singer. Originally a French song by Andre Claveau, that version pales in comparison to this. Tony displayed a power and clarity unmatched by any popular singer ever. And this song is Martin at his best. I doubt we will ever see his like again, especially in an industry that seems to rewards mediocrities, mumblers and lightweights. This performance is simple brilliance.
Andy Pandy
That is an amazing performance and an amazing record.
elaine june ayton
one of my very old favourites brings back so many memories
Dave Greene
This rendition is actually incomplete, missing a few verses, but is still my favorite.
Jerome Labor
I came here when my dad request me to find it on YouTube this was his winning piece in an amateur contest in 1950's
hunlandsMom
Thank you for remembrance. I forgot about this wonderful song.