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'''Alfred Cini''' was born on October 7, 1927 in [[Philadelphia]].  

'''Alfred Cini''' was born on October 7, 1927 in [[Philadelphia]].  

While working in his family’s construction business

While working in his family’s construction business he also performed in local clubs and bars. It was family friend Mario Lanza who encouraged Al to move to

he also performed in local clubs and bars. It was family friend  

Mario Lanza who encouraged Al to move to

New York and pursue a singing career.

New York and pursue a singing career.

After winning the [[Arthur Godfrey]] “Talent Scout Show”  

After winning the [[Arthur Godfrey]] “Talent Scout Show”, Al Martino landed a recording contract with [[Capitol records]] and tasted success immediately with “Here In My Heart,” that would sell over one million records and in 1952 put him into the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] as the first American artist to hit number one on the [[British]] charts.

Al Martino landed a recording contract with [[Capitol records]]

and tasted success immediately with“Here In My Heart,”  

that would sell over one million records and in 1952

put him into the [[Guinness Book

of World Records]] as the first American artist to hit

number one on the [[British]] charts.

In the U.S. it would be followed by million seller’s

In the U.S. it would be followed by million seller’s “I Love You Because,” “I Love You More and More

“I Love You Because,” “I Love You More and More

Everyday” and “Spanish Eyes” along with more than 40 other hit singles including, “Painted, Tainted

Everyday” and “Spanish Eyes” along with more than

Rose,” “Living A Lie,” “We Could,” “I Can’t Get You Out of My Heart,” “Mary In The Morning,” “Love Is Blue, “To The Door of The Sun” and “Volare,” that in 1976 reached #1 on the Italian and Belgium Hit Parade and was a Top Ten hit in Spain, Holland and France, as well as other European countries.

40 other hit singles including, “Painted, Tainted

Al played the much sought-after role of Johnny Fontane in [[Frances Ford Coppola]]'s 1970’s epic film ''[[The Godfather]]''.

Rose,” “Living A Lie,” “We Could,” “I Can’t Get You

Out of My Heart,” “Mary In The Morning,” “Love Is

Blue, “To The Door of The Sun” and “Volare,” that in

1976 reached #1 on the Italian and Belgium Hit

Parade and was a Top Ten hit in Spain, Holland and

France, as well as other European countries.

Al played the much sought-after role of Johnny

Fontane in [[Frances Ford Coppola]]'s 1970’s epic film

“[[The Godfather]].”

When an artist is able to combine several important

When an artist is able to combine several important elements -- numerous international hit records,

elements -- numerous international hit records,

personal charisma, and a unique vocal style -- it inevitably leads to success.

personal charisma, and a unique vocal style --

it inevitably leads to success.

Al Martino calls Beverly Hills home and continues

Al Martino calls [[Beverly Hills]] home and continues to delight audiences worldwide with his performances.

to delight audiences worldwide with his performances.

 

[[Category:Singers]]

[[Category:Singers]]