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First Man To Top UK Charts, Al Martino, Dies Aged 82

He also starred in The Godfather...

October 14, 2009 by Scott Colothan | Photo by WENN.com
First Man To Top UK Charts, Al Martino, Dies Aged 82
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The first man to ever top the UK charts, Al Martino, has died at the age of 82.

The Italian-American crooner stayed at number one for nine weeks in 1952 with 'Here In My Heart' when the New Musical Express chart was formed.

Martino, who also scored chart hits with 'Spanish Eyes' and 'Can't Help Falling In Love', died at his Philadelphia home.

As well as a music career Martino also starred as Johnny Fontane in the legendary 1972 movie 'The Godfather', a character said to be based on Frank Sinatra.

As well as starring in it, he also recorded the title tune to classic mafia movie.
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  • May he rest in peace. another great talent left us. Anymore details about his passing? any family left?

    ~ by latin from manhattan 10/16/2009 Report

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