I Have But One Heart

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"I Have But One Heart"
Song by Vic Damone
A-side "Ivy"
Released1947 (1947)
Genre Traditional pop
Label Mercury
Songwriter(s) Johnny Farrow, Marty Symes

"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.

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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

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