| I Have But One Heart | |
| Artist: | Vic Damone |
| A-Side: | Ivy |
| Genre: | Traditional pop |
| Label: | Mercury |
"I Have But One Heart" is a 1945 popular music song composed by Johnny Farrow, with lyrics by Marty Symes.[1]
The song is adapted from the traditional Neapolitan song "'O Marenariello."
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]
The song has been recorded by others such as Dean Martin, Jerry Valel, Joni James and Connie James. Sergio Franchi sung it, alone and in a medley with Speak Softly Love, for The Godfather. This version is on such albums as 20 Magnificent Songs (DynaHouse, 1976) and From My Private Collection - Con Amore (Gold Records, 1976).[3] In 2008, Australian singer Alfio recorded it for his album Classic Rewinds, a tribute to Vic Damone, Al Martino and 13 other Italian American singers.
"I Have But One Heart" is sung by Johnny Fontane (Al Martino) in The Godfather, during Connie's wedding.[4] It is on the soundtrack album. This version plays in the background of The Batman when Bruce Wayne confronts mobster Carmine Falcone.[5]