I Have But One Heart

Frank Sinatra

About I Have But One Heart

"I Have But One Heart" is a popular song composed by Johnny Farrow, with lyrics by Marty Symes. The song was published in 1945. The 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. The song was sung by the character Johnny Fontane played by Al Martino in the film, The Godfather, during Connie's wedding, and was on the soundtrack album to the film. The song is adapted from the traditional Neapolitan song "O Marenariello. " 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). The song has been recorded by others such as Dean Martin, Jerry Vale and 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. 


Year:
1966
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I have but one heart, this heart I bring you,
I have but one heart to share with you,
I have but one dream that I can cling to,
You are the one dream I pray comes true.

My darling, until I saw you, I never felt this way,
And nobody else before you, ever has heard me say,
You are my one love, my life I live for you,
I have but one heart to give to you.

*Dicimo o mari, facimu l'amore,
*A curi a curi che ci passa,
*Ca you mare parla e na' carezza,
*Ma a tia la brezza, fina murir.

You are my one love, my love I live for you,
I have but one heart to give to you.


[*Not Italian, not Sicilian, but Neapolitan, the free translation of which is]
Let us tell the sea that we are making love,
Heart to heart till the end of time,
Because the sea whispers and caresses us,
So does the breeze till the time we die.

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY FARROW, MARTY SYMES

Lyrics © BARTON MUSIC CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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General Facts
"I Have But One Heart" is a traditional Italian song, adapted into an English version by Marty Symes and Johnny Farrow. - While it was covered by numerous artists, Vic Damone's and Frank Sinatra's versions are arguably the most well-known.
Al Martino's Version
Al Martino, an Italian-American singer, was popular for romantic ballads. His version of "I Have But One Heart" embraces his strong baritone voice and passion. - Martino's singing style, including his version of this song, was noted to embody the sentiment of the Italian-American community in the post-war period.
Alfio's Version
Alfio is an Italian-Australian singer known for his emotive performances. His rendition of "I Have But One Heart" further solidified his fame. - Alfio often performs this song in both English and Italian, showcasing his linguistic abilities and deep cultural roots.
Dean Martin's Version
Dean Martin was known for his easygoing style and his version of "I Have But One Heart" encapsulated this persona. - Martin’s version, like his other songs, was imbued with his distinctive casual charm and relaxed crooning style.
Frank Sinatra's Version
Frank Sinatra's interpretation of "I Have But One Heart" is often counted as one of his classics. Sinatra's version displays his signature conversational style and smooth baritone. - Sinatra's interpretation showcased his ability to bring sentiment and depth to lyrics, making the song an emotional and passionate rendition.
Vic Damone's Version
Vic Damone's rendition of "I Have But One Heart" was released as a single in 1947, making it one of the earliest recorded English versions of the song. - Damone's version reached #7 on the U.S Billboard charts in 1947, signifying the song's popularity during that era. - With his powerful and melodic voice, Damone further popularized this song in the English-speaking world.

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