I Have But One Heart
"I Have But One Heart" is a popular song composed by Johnny Farrow, with lyrics by Marty Symes.[1] The song was published in 1945.
Background
The song is adapted from the traditional Neapolitan song "O Marenariello."
1947 recordings
A recording by Vic Damone, his first release, reached #7 on the Billboard chart in 1947 and the recording by Frank Sinatra also charted, reaching the No. 13 position.[2]
Other recordings
The song has been recorded by others such as:
- Sergio Franchi used this song, both alone and in a medley with Speak Softly Love from The Godfather. His recorded versions include 20 Magnificent Songs (DynaHouse, 1976), and From My Private Collection - Con Amore (Gold Records, 1976).[3]
- Dean Martin
- Jerry Vale
- Joni James
- It was recorded in 2008 by Australian singer Alfio for his album Classic Rewinds which pays tribute to Vic Damone, Al Martino and 13 other popular Italian-American singers.
Popular culture
- The song was sung by the character Johnny Fontane played by Al Martino in the film, The Godfather,[4] during Connie's wedding, and was on the soundtrack album to the film.
References
- "Ascap.com". Ascap.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 515. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- Discogs.com Archived 2012-04-21 at the Wayback Machine
- "Internet Movie Database". imdb.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
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