With a successful and respectable career dating back to the release of his self titled album in 1959, Al Martino has entertained audiences for more than half a century. In addition to singing, Martino is also known for playing Johnny Fontane in the classic 1972 film, The Godfather. To honor his very special 82nd birthday on October 7th, we did our Top 10 at 10 countdown on the ‘Top Ten Songs of Al Martino’. In case you missed the countdown, here’s this list:

Top Ten Songs of Al Martino

10. Think I’ll Go Somewhere and Cry Myself to Sleep
(peaked #30 in 1966)

9. Mary in the Morning
(peaked #27 in 1967)

8. Tears and Roses
(peaked #20 in 1964)

7. To The Door of the Sun
(peaked #17 in 1974 – his “comeback hit”)

6. Painted, Tainted Rose
(peaked #15 in 1963)

5. Spanish Eyes
(peaked #15 in 1965 – not his biggest, but his “signature song”)

4. Take My Heart
(peaked #12 in 1952)

3. I Love You More and More Every Day
(peaked #9 in 1964)

2. I Love You Because
(peaked #3 in 1963)

1. Here in My Heart
(his 1st and biggest hit, #1 for 3 weeks in 1952)