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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September Song
Tony Martin Lyrics
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But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
The lyrics of Tony Martin's song "September Song" describe the passing of time and how quickly it seems to fly by as one ages. The song starts with "Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December," which references the traditional idea of May as the start of youth and December as the end of life. The lyrics then go on to describe how quickly the days seem to go by once September arrives and autumn's influence takes hold. The leaves slowly change color, and one is left with the feeling that there's no time to waste anymore. The waiting game is over.
As the song progresses, the lyrics mention that the days are dwindling down to a precious few. The months of September and November are mentioned specifically as they represent the beginning of autumn and winter, the seasons when life starts to slow down. But while the days may be dwindling, the song offers hope in the form of spending precious days with someone you love. These few precious days create memories that last a lifetime, and it's important to take advantage of them while they last.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
The span between May and December seems like an incredibly long time.
But the days grow short when you reach September
As one approaches September, time seems to speed up and the days seem much shorter.
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
During the autumn season, the weather changes and the leaves on the trees turn fiery colors.
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
There's no time to play games or wait around - life is too short.
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
As time passes and September draws near, there are only a limited number of days left.
September, November
September is the month in focus, but November is also mentioned to further emphasize the importance of time passing quickly.
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
Considering the limited amount of time left, the singer wants to cherish and spend those precious remaining moments with their loved one.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson
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Trombonology Erstwhile
Fabulous rendition of this beauty!