"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.

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:

• Sergio Franchi used this song, both alone and in a medley with Speak Softly Love from The Godfather. His recorded versions appear on such albums as 20 Magnificent Songs (DynaHouse, 1976), and From My Private Collection - Con Amore (Gold Records, 1976).^[3]
• Dean Martin
• Jerry Vale
• Joni James
• Connie Francis
• It was recorded in 2008 by Australian singer Alfio for his album Classic Rewinds which pays tribute to Vic Damone, Al Martino and 13 other popular Italian American singers.

Popular culture

• 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]