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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Years and Years Ago
Tony Martin Lyrics
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It's the lovliest night of the year
Stars twinkle above
And you almost can touch them from here
Words fall in to rhyme
Any time you are holding me near
When you are in love
It's the lovliest night of the year
Like a breeze drifting over the sand
Thrilled by the wonder of you
And the wonderful touch of your hand
And my heart starts to beat
Like a child when a birthday is near
So, kiss me my sweet,
It's the lovliest night of the year
When you are in love
It's the lovliest night of the year
Stars twinkle above
And you almost can touch them from here
Words fall in to rhyme
Any time you are holding me near
When you are in love
It's the lovliest night of the year
Waltzing along in the blue
Like a breeze drifting over the sand
Thrilled by the wonder of you
And the wonderful touch of your hand
And my heart starts to beat
Like a child when a birthday is near
So, kiss me my sweet,
It's the lovliest night of the year
The lyrics of Tony Martin's song "Years and Years Ago" evoke the romantic and wistful feelings of a couple deeply in love. The song describes the experience of being in love as the loveliest night of the year, with stars twinkling overhead and the sensation of being able to touch them. The lovers are described as waltzing along in the blue, as if drifting over the sand, and are thrilled by the wonder of each other and the wonderful touch of their hands.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that when one is in love, it's the loveliest night of the year, and that words fall into rhyme any time the lovers are holding each other near. The line "And my heart starts to beat like a child when a birthday is near" reveals the pure joy and excitement felt in the presence of one's beloved. The song encourages the listener to seize the moment and kiss the one they love, as it is truly the loveliest night of the year.
Overall, the lyrics of "Years and Years Ago" speak to the timeless and universal experience of falling in love and feeling the exhilaration of romance. The song celebrates the beauty of being in love and encourages the listener to cherish those moments of wonder and joy that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
When you are in love
Being in love changes everything
It's the lovliest night of the year
It feels like the night is made special just for the two of you
Stars twinkle above
The night sky emulates the magic of your love
And you almost can touch them from here
The feeling of being close to someone you love is so overwhelming that you feel as if you could touch the stars themselves
Words fall in to rhyme
Expressing your feelings becomes easier and more poetic
Any time you are holding me near
The physical presence of the person you love has a comforting and calming effect on you
Waltzing along in the blue
Life feels like a dance, with you and your loved one taking the lead
Like a breeze drifting over the sand
Your love is fluid and soothing, like a gentle wind blowing over the beach
Thrilled by the wonder of you
The person you love fills you with excitement and joy
And the wonderful touch of your hand
Even the simplest gestures, like holding hands, feel like a thrilling experience
And my heart starts to beat
Your body physically reacts to the presence of the person you love
Like a child when a birthday is near
You feel an innocent sense of joy and anticipation, much like when you were a child waiting for your birthday
So, kiss me my sweet,
The desire for physical affection becomes irresistible
It's the lovliest night of the year
Every moment spent with the person you love feels special and magical
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING AARONSON, JUVENTINO ROSAS, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
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