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.

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

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:

  • 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.
  • The song as recorded by Al Martino is played in the background of The Batman in the scene when Bruce Wayne confronts mobster Carmine Falcone[5]

References

  1. "Ascap.com". Ascap.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 515. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  3. Discogs.com Archived 2012-04-21 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Internet Movie Database". imdb.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  5. "Internet Movie Database". imdb.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.



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