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| "I Have But One Heart" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Vic Damone | |
| A-side | "Ivy" |
| Released | 1947 |
| Genre | Traditional pop |
| Label | Mercury |
| Songwriter(s) | Johnny Farrow, Marty Symes |
"I Have But One Heart" is a 1945 popular music song composed by Johnny Farrow, with lyrics by Marty Symes. [1]
The song is adapted from the traditional Neapolitan song "'O Marenariello."
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]
The song has been recorded by others such as Dean Martin, Jerry Vale, Joni James and Connie James. Sergio Franchi sung it, alone and in a medley with Speak Softly Love , for The Godfather . This version is on such albums as 20 Magnificent Songs (DynaHouse, 1976) and From My Private Collection - Con Amore (Gold Records, 1976). [3] In 2008, Australian singer Alfio recorded it for his album Classic Rewinds, a tribute to Vic Damone, Al Martino and 13 other Italian American singers.
"I Have But One Heart" is sung by Johnny Fontane (Al Martino) in The Godfather , during Connie's wedding. [4] It is on the soundtrack album. This version plays in the background of The Batman when Bruce Wayne confronts mobster Carmine Falcone. [5]
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