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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Jerusalem
Tony Martin Lyrics
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Cause every road that you travel on
There's a price to pay
A thousand eyes are starin'
But the blind still lead the blind
[CHORUS]
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
Jerusalem?
You say you walked through the valley
You say you've seen the signs
Echoes call you from a distant age
Or is it in your mind
Then a thousand should rise from the sea
Holding up the sun
And an angel cries 'beware your lies'
It could be the end of it all
[CHORUS]
Everybody knows your name,
Every road leads to anger
Will it always be the same,
Is there reason to return
[CHORUS]
When an angel cries - Jerusalem
Better watch your lies - Jerusalem
When an angel cries - Jerusalem
The song “Jerusalem” by Tony Martin is a reflection on the uncertainties and difficulties of life. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of the challenges of life and the need to be cautious and careful, as every choice we make has consequences. The line “The highway's screamin' callin' out your name / Cause every road that you travel on / There's a price to pay” is a reminder that every action has consequences and we must be mindful of these as we navigate our way through life.
The chorus of the song, “Where will you turn if it all goes wrong / And you're on the run / Jerusalem?” is a question that asks where we will turn to when things go wrong. The reference to Jerusalem in the chorus is an interesting one, as Jerusalem is a city that is associated with spirituality, and this might suggest that the singer is looking for spiritual guidance or support. The line “Then a thousand should rise from the sea / Holding up the sun / And an angel cries 'beware your lies' / It could be the end of it all” is a reference to the Book of Revelation, which mentions a thousand rising from the sea as a sign of the apocalypse.
Overall, the song “Jerusalem” is a deep and reflective song that raises questions about the meaning and purpose of life. It encourages listeners to think about their actions and choices, and to be mindful of the consequences of these choices. It is a song that has a powerful message and will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned the direction of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
The highway's screamin' callin' out your name
The road ahead is daunting and challenging, warning you of the risks you face
Cause every road that you travel on
There's a price to pay
Each path you choose will have its own consequences and sacrifices
A thousand eyes are starin'
But the blind still lead the blind
There may be many watching you, but only those who cannot see the truth are the ones leading the way
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run
Jerusalem?
When everything collapses and you can't escape, where will you go for salvation?
You say you walked through the valley
You say you've seen the signs
Echoes call you from a distant age
Or is it in your mind
You claim to have gained wisdom and insight from past experiences, but are these messages real or just illusions created by your own mind?
Then a thousand should rise from the sea
Holding up the sun
And an angel cries 'beware your lies'
It could be the end of it all
If the impossible were to occur, and the very laws of nature were turned upside-down, a divine warning is sounded that deception might bring about doomsday
Everybody knows your name
Every road leads to anger
Will it always be the same
Is there reason to return
You have a notorious reputation, and it seems every path you take results in conflict and violence. Is there any hope for change or redemption?
When an angel cries - Jerusalem
Better watch your lies - Jerusalem
When an angel cries - Jerusalem
When the divine messenger warns you, be careful with your words and double-check your intentions, as the stakes are high
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
luizmelo
MAGICO DO ROCK ROLL....
seref talasci
Masterpiece!!
Jason Bala
What a awesome 😎 voice
Solar Flare
With a better and heavier guitar production this will be a masterpiece
Junior Pontes
Mr. Geoffrey James Nicholls Rest In Peace 🎶🎼🎹😭🙏
Perle Pinpin
« TYR » album, Jérusalem, long and great version 👍here it’s different, but very nice🎵I’m like this song, and Interpretation from TONY 🙏It’s just WOUAH ❤️for two versions 🤷♀️Great album Solo💥GOOD and LONG LIFE TONY❤️I’m Older than Our and listen you so long time... yesterday, today, a pleasure ERA 2021‼️Lovely’s 🔥💕Saxo on End... I’m like, is so great🎶6.09 Happy, chills, like very🔥💥ohhhh, ohhhh👍Magnificent. 4.03🔥🎵
Bertie Yak
Check out Tony's 1996 duet with Kate Bush, "Dreams Don't Die", later used on the Sci-Fighters soundtrack in the classic scene where Billy Drago eats the crocodile sandwich.
Max Mustardman
do you have a link for that ?
Big Dave Kilbride
Better than the one on the tyr cd .
Paul Wylie
Screw Sabbath and tony iommi Martin was the voice of Sabbath for years. Until that is, they made a BUSINESS decision to keep cutting him for fast bucks.