Al Martino (born Alfred Cini, October 7, 1927, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an Italian-American singer and actor. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... James Michael De Frances (born July 11, 1989, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an Adult Contemporary baritone vocalist. ... is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... Swing music, also known as swing jazz, is a form of jazz music that developed during the 1920s and had solidified as a distinctive style by 1935 in the United States. ... mainstream pop music Traditional pop music is a neologism for Western popular music which encompasses music that succeeded big band music and preceded rock and roll as the most popular kind of music in the United States, most of Europe, and some other parts of the world. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... See also: 1950 in music, other events of 1951, 1952 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events Johnnie Ray has his first hit record with Cry. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Capitol Records is a major United States-based record label, owned by EMI. // The Capitol Records company was founded by the songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1942, with the financial help of movie producer Buddy DeSylva and the business acumen of Glenn Wallichs, (1910-1971) (owner of Music City, at the... is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ...

Career

After service with the U.S. Marines in World War II, including being a part of the Iwo Jima invasion where he was wounded, he commenced his singing career. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... For other uses, see Iwo Jima (disambiguation). ...

His single "Here In My Heart" was number one in the first UK Singles Chart, published by the New Musical Express in 1952, putting him into the Guinness Book of World Records. The song stayed there for nine weeks. A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Here in My Heart is a popular song. ... “British Hit Singles” redirects here. ... For other uses, see NME (disambiguation). ... Year 1952 (MCMLII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Suresh Joachim, minutes away from breaking the ironing world record at 55 hours and 5 minutes, at Shoppers World, Brampton. ...

One of the most successful Martino hits was "Spanish Eyes", achieving several gold and platinum discs for sales. Recorded in 1965, the song reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart when re-issued in 1973. Even today, this classic by composer, Bert Kaempfert (his original title for the song was "Moon Over Naples") is among the 50 most-played songs worldwide. Another hit was "Volare", (also known as "Nel blu, Dipinto di Blu"). In 1976, it reached number one on the Italian and Flemish charts, and was in the Top Ten in Spain, The Netherlands and France, as well as in many other European countries. In popular music, a chart-topper is an extremely popular recording, identified by its inclusion in a ranked list—a chart—of top selling or otherwise judged most popular releases. ... “Golden record” redirects here. ... “Golden record” redirects here. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... Bert Kaempfert (born Berthold Kämpfert; October 16, 1923 - June 21, 1980) was a German orchestra leader and songwriter. ... For other uses, see Song (disambiguation). ... Volare (Italian for the infinitive form of the verb to fly) is another popular name for Domenico Modugnos signature song Nel blu dipinto di blu (literally In the blue painted blue). // Written by Domenico Modugno (music and lyrics) and Franco Migliacci (lyrics), Nel blu dipinto di blu was presented... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... // A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... A top 10 list is a generic term used to indicate a list of items, usually ten in number, which are considered to be best, worst, or notable in some other way, typically a record chart. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

In the U.S., Martino had eleven top 40 hits in the Billboard pop singles chart in the 1960s and 1970s, with 1963's "I Love You Because" and 1964's "I Love You More and More Every Day" both reaching the Top Ten. He also sung the title song for the film, Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), and is credited in the end titles of the film. For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... In popular music, a chart-topper is an extremely popular recording, identified by its inclusion in a ranked list—a chart—of top selling or otherwise judged most popular releases. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... This article is about motion pictures. ... Hush. ...

Apart from singing, Martino played the role of Johnny Fontane in the 1972 film The Godfather, as well as singing the film's theme, "Speak Softly Love". He played the same role in The Godfather Part III and The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980. He recently returned to acting, playing aging crooner Sal Stevens in the short film Cutout, appearing in film festivals around the world in 2006. Johnny Fontane (April 2, 1913-September 17, 1989) is an Academy Award winning fictional character in Mario Puzos novel The Godfather, as well the series of movies based upon it. ... // Top grossing films The Godfather Fiddler on the Roof Diamonds Are Forever Whats Up, Doc?, starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan ONeal Dirty Harry The Last Picture Show A Clockwork Orange Cabaret, starring Liza Minnelli The Hospital Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex Academy Awards Best Picture... This article is about the 1972 film. ... Speak Softly Love (Love Theme From The Godfather) is a song written for The Godfather (1972), the first film in the Godfather trilogy. ... The Godfather Part III (1990) is the third and final film in the Godfather trilogy written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, and directed by Coppola. ... The Godfather Saga is a made for TV movie that combines The Godfather Part I and The Godfather Part II into one movie playing in chronological order. ... Left To Right, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Dean Martin Crooner is an epithet given to a male singer of a certain style of popular songs, dubbed pop standards. ...

Discography

Albums

• 1959: Al Martino
• 1960: Swing Along With Al Martino
• 1962: The Exciting Voice of Al Martino (U.S. #109)
• 1962: The Italian Voice of Al Martino (U.S. #57)
• 1963: I Love You Because (U.S. #7)
• 1963: Painted, Tainted Rose (U.S. #9)
• 1963: Love Notes
• 1964: A Merry Christmas
• 1964: I Love You More and More Every Day/Tears and Roses (U.S. #31)
• 1964: Living a Lie (U.S. #13)
• 1965: My Cherie (U.S. #19)
• 1965: Somebody Else Is Taking My Place (U.S. #42)
• 1965: We Could (U.S. #41)
• 1966: Spanish Eyes (U.S. #8)
• 1966: Think I'll Go Somewhere and Cry Myself to Sleep (U.S. #116)
• 1966: This Is Love (U.S. #57)
• 1967: Daddy's Little Girl (U.S. #23)
• 1967: This Love for You (U.S. #99)
• 1967: Mary in the Morning (U.S. #63)
• 1968: Love Is Blue (U.S. #56)
• 1968: This Is Al Martino (U.S. #129)
• 1969: Jean (U.S. #196)
• 1969: Sausalito (U.S. #189)
• 1970: Can't Help Falling in Love (U.S. #184)
• 1970: My Heart Sings (U.S. #172)
• 1972: Love Theme from 'The Godfather' (U.S. #138)
• 1975: To the Door of the Sun (U.S. #129)
• 1976: In Concert: Recorded With the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (live)
• 1978: Al Martino Sings
• 1978: Al Martino
• 1982: All of Me
• 1993: The Voice To Your Heart; produced by Dieter Bohlen in Germany

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Compilation albums

• 1968: The Best of Al Martino (U.S. #108)

Singles

N.B. "Spanish Eyes" reached #5 in the UK on re-issue in 1973. “Hot 100” redirects here. ... The Adult Contemporary chart (formerly known as Adult Contemporary Singles) lists the most popular songs weekly calculated by airplay and occasionally sales. ... Here in My Heart is a popular song. ... Summertime is the name of an aria composed by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. ... It has been suggested that Cant Help Falling in Love (A*Teens song) be merged into this article or section. ... Speak Softly Love (Love Theme From The Godfather) is a song written for The Godfather (1972), the first film in the Godfather trilogy. ... Volare (Italian for the infinitive form of the verb to fly) is another popular name for Domenico Modugnos signature song Nel blu dipinto di blu (literally In the blue painted blue). // Written by Domenico Modugno (music and lyrics) and Franco Migliacci (lyrics), Nel blu dipinto di blu was presented...

References

• Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 16th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-190-X
• The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits - ISBN 0-85112-250-7
• The Book of Golden Discs - 2nd Edition - ISBN 0-214-20512-6

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External links

• Official web site
• imdb site
• Cutout movie on imdb site