Al Martino had a hit record on this song and there is a reason why.....it was written for HIM and he owns it no matter who else tried to sing it. Check out the record charts! I believe he has a gold record for it. Johnny Cymbal who wrote the song, plays guitar on this song.
I never knew or cared that anyone else sang this song. To me its always been an Al Martino song. Every singer has there own songs. I collect Dean Martin and my Mother collected Al Martino till she passed away. We always respected each others choice. Both are great in there own ways! :) Same with Elvis and Frank.........
@195477 It's like comparing apples & potatoes..They're two different genres..ELVIS KING OF ROCK & ROLL..Al Martino a great ballad singer..Peace via Music VIVAMARIA!
Both start in the ground,difference is one stays there one grows tall.Elvis was a FAR better ballad singer than Al Martino in my view andI think this song shows it.
@195477 Absolutely! Very poetic your analogy! I think Elvis was a far better singer in everything than anyone else in the history or our times.."It's now or never" taken from "O Sole Mio" in Italian proves he had an operatic voice...HE'S THE KING, THE BEST! Peace via Music VIVA MARIA!
@matizzle32 Keep sipping the Kool Aid, hey I am an Elvis fan but just because he had a version of someone's hit didn't automatically make it better. Righteous Bros for instance owned "Unchained Melody".
Well, my friend, I just want to thank you fo much for sharing all these perfomances with us - you will be plessed a thousend time for this. Thank you, thank you and thank you for what yhou did.
Elvis was good but Al Martino OWNED that song. What an incredible 70's orchestra back-up too; the Mantovani-like strings and one great electric bass. Bring that era back.
@1949man If you go to the WW2 Memorial website, click on WWii Registry, then click on 'Search the Registry' and type his name in, you can read about what he did in the military. Very impressive!!
As a youngster this folk song sung by Al Martino used to Air on radio every morning when I was having breakfast with le famiglia. My Parents always used to twiddle the volume up as they adored him so much. Now I,m 43 and this song is embedded in my mind for life. I often whistle it as I work.
Sin tener la figura del galan apuesto y tu figura fuera la que las chicas hubieran deseado, supiste cuautibar con tu voz los corazones de ellas... Sin hacer comparaciones siempre contaste con una de las mejores voces en el pentagrama musical en el mundo, gracias a Martino, y a ti por poner musica de tanto valor Mr Solvio
This is a nice video memory of Al Martino singing this lovely song, but I still believe the moist poignant video made is still that of the song's composer, Johnny Cymbal. To my knowledge, it is the last video of him singing this song - perhaps his masterpiece - less than a week before his tragic death of a heart attack in 1993.
Check it out if you haven't seen it before; it's over among the other videos to the right... His early and untimely death was truly a loss to the world of music...
I so remember this song back in the late '60s...the morning I took the 242nd St subway down to Whitehall St--for induction into the US Armey--never really knowing if this was it---
AL used to frequent my restaurant, Sam`s Saloon , Glenolden,PA. A gentle-man who never forgot where he came from. A voice straight from Heaven and now he`s home to sing with the Angels who were once his audience. THANKS AL , for "bringing us all the love your heart could hold". TILL WE MEET AGAIN. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL.
Ya mean...if I sang......Nothing's quite as pretty...as ~ S A N D Y in the Morning.......Ooooh, I see....YES, it does work! ... Great! ....I'm gonna use that next time I try to impress Sandra!
Not to mention the fact that the man is a true Gentleman and STILL singing sooooo good, DAAAANG, my hat is off for the man! He is a great entertainer!
Nash ~ You have to remember all the dynamics change when you sing LIVE with a band/orchestra. It's almost always faster. That's too bad too but that's the way it is. Let me just say this, personally, I am an Elvis fan ~ Elvis is #1, period and pointblank, but that said, I can honestly say I think Al Martino owns this song "Mary In The Morning" it is a perfect vehicle for him.
johnwaynefreak ~ I love The Duke too,pard! This clip was posted earlier but dropped. Thanks for picking up the ball again. You just scored the winning touchdown with Al Martino singing "Mary In The Morning" GREAT SONG & POST
a great voice
capnvancouver 3 months ago
@capnvancouver One of the best!!!
1949man 3 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
Fantastic song and one which Al Martino made his own! I'm learning this one myself.
4miler 5 months ago
Poor piano player needs a conductor so he doesn't have to play and conduct at the same time
ragemanchoo82 6 months ago
amazing song ! nice one Al :-)
evrons1 8 months ago
Good live version but i miss the background harmony on recording.
Hitch0403 11 months ago
One of my favorites by the late Al Martino.
Fegen 1 year ago
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Al Martino had a hit record on this song and there is a reason why.....it was written for HIM and he owns it no matter who else tried to sing it. Check out the record charts! I believe he has a gold record for it. Johnny Cymbal who wrote the song, plays guitar on this song.
MyBonnieblue 1 year ago
I never knew or cared that anyone else sang this song. To me its always been an Al Martino song. Every singer has there own songs. I collect Dean Martin and my Mother collected Al Martino till she passed away. We always respected each others choice. Both are great in there own ways! :) Same with Elvis and Frank.........
JayH7745 1 year ago
@JayH7745 Exactly Could not have said it better.The ELVIS is better than anyone freaks are comical.And oh yea Al Martino one of the ALL TIME GREATS!
catfish198 1 year ago
@JayH7745 EXACTLY!!!
1949man 1 year ago
The voice, the voice, the voice, God almighty the voice can never be replaced.
strick3769 1 year ago
why compare al martino to elvis??? that's stupid!!! they can give two different versions for one song, it's so simple: don't you understand??
mari190382 1 year ago
Elvis put much more feeling into this song. "The ache is there, so deep inside me" - when Elvis sings it he really means it.
elvisinmunich 1 year ago
@elvisinmunich I agree 100%
goldenoakretriever 1 year ago
this is far the best version ever! AL you are the king
haatari 1 year ago
@haatari Have u not heard Elvis sing this! Way more feeling! and he is the king!
Just my opinion.lol Have a great day!
goldenoakretriever 1 year ago
@goldenoakretriever Al Martino and Glenn Campbell are not a patch on Elvis.
watch?v=5p4R5bBgcJ0
195477 1 year ago
@195477 ????????????
goldenoakretriever 1 year ago
@goldenoakretriever What does ???????????? mean?
I was stateing that their versionsare not as good as Elvis's.
195477 1 year ago
@195477 Oh I agree! I just didn't understand what you said, I've never heard that before.lol
Cheers!
goldenoakretriever 1 year ago
@195477 It's like comparing apples & potatoes..They're two different genres..ELVIS KING OF ROCK & ROLL..Al Martino a great ballad singer..Peace via Music VIVAMARIA!
magcarril 1 year ago
@magcarril Apples and potatoes.
Both start in the ground,difference is one stays there one grows tall.Elvis was a FAR better ballad singer than Al Martino in my view andI think this song shows it.
watch?v=5p4R5bBgcJ0
195477 1 year ago
@195477 Absolutely! Very poetic your analogy! I think Elvis was a far better singer in everything than anyone else in the history or our times.."It's now or never" taken from "O Sole Mio" in Italian proves he had an operatic voice...HE'S THE KING, THE BEST! Peace via Music VIVA MARIA!
magcarril 1 year ago
@magcarril Peace to you as well.Thank you.
195477 1 year ago
@magcarril -You may think Elvis was, but he had his strengths and weaknesses. Al Martino had the hit.
MrDavearama 8 months ago
@MrDavearama
Elvis had no weaknesses as an entertainer. Only strengths.
matizzle32 5 months ago
@matizzle32 Keep sipping the Kool Aid, hey I am an Elvis fan but just because he had a version of someone's hit didn't automatically make it better. Righteous Bros for instance owned "Unchained Melody".
MrDavearama 5 months ago
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PrinceWilliammmmm 1 year ago
@PrinceWilliammmmm Thank you,well said.
195477 1 year ago
@haatari This is the best entertainer ever
watch?v=5p4R5bBgcJ0
195477 1 year ago
The record is better..
2rjswan 1 year ago
Just listened to Elvis's rendition----Al you're the best!!
1949man 1 year ago
I just love this song, and Al Martino does is soooo beautifully,, thanks for posting!
JustAnnie51 1 year ago
Well, my friend, I just want to thank you fo much for sharing all these perfomances with us - you will be plessed a thousend time for this. Thank you, thank you and thank you for what yhou did.
Vidal in Hawaii
Dengee 1 year ago
A griping performance
champishome 1 year ago
Elvis was good but Al Martino OWNED that song. What an incredible 70's orchestra back-up too; the Mantovani-like strings and one great electric bass. Bring that era back.
wcstflyer 1 year ago
That voice!!
daisyflynt 2 years ago
Semper Fi Mr. Martino Rest In Peace..A true war hero......
blueticecho 2 years ago
@blueticecho When was he in the Corps? I didn't know.Semper Fi,Jeff
1949man 1 year ago
@1949man If you go to the WW2 Memorial website, click on WWii Registry, then click on 'Search the Registry' and type his name in, you can read about what he did in the military. Very impressive!!
his1940 1 year ago
@his1940 Thanks for the info. ONE great guy!!Semper Fi!!
1949man 1 year ago
As a youngster this folk song sung by Al Martino used to Air on radio every morning when I was having breakfast with le famiglia. My Parents always used to twiddle the volume up as they adored him so much. Now I,m 43 and this song is embedded in my mind for life. I often whistle it as I work.
jorologo 2 years ago
@jorologo .One of the best ever done!!!
1949man 1 year ago
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blueticecho 2 years ago
Sin tener la figura del galan apuesto y tu figura fuera la que las chicas hubieran deseado, supiste cuautibar con tu voz los corazones de ellas... Sin hacer comparaciones siempre contaste con una de las mejores voces en el pentagrama musical en el mundo, gracias a Martino, y a ti por poner musica de tanto valor Mr Solvio
mrsolvio 2 years ago
Al, Elvis, I LOVE YOU.
Grazie
SalMessina1 2 years ago
ELVIS loved this guy !
ELVISFREE1977 2 years ago
Al Martino must be the most underrated crooner of the 20th Century.
lancetop 2 years ago
In my humble opinion this is the best version by any singer of this particular song.
prajna8 2 years ago
Al Martino the music world needs you today. Come back to earth.
prajna8 2 years ago
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omg, so true
CadillacFrank 2 years ago
Elvis and Glen Cambell's versions seem to be heartfelt, not just performances.
jbrandiwine 2 years ago
This is a nice video memory of Al Martino singing this lovely song, but I still believe the moist poignant video made is still that of the song's composer, Johnny Cymbal. To my knowledge, it is the last video of him singing this song - perhaps his masterpiece - less than a week before his tragic death of a heart attack in 1993.
Check it out if you haven't seen it before; it's over among the other videos to the right... His early and untimely death was truly a loss to the world of music...
EMarkosek 2 years ago
We were so fortunate that we had a great voice to listen to all these years. RIP Mr. Martino.
vilmad007 2 years ago
@vilmad007 Al martino--one of the best there ever was..
1949man 2 years ago
@1949man BEST VOICE AND STAGE PRESENCE BAR NONE.
catfish198 2 years ago
RIP, dear us, great, great voice and sensibility
mumulet1969 2 years ago
beleive it or not, ELVIS does a great version of mary in the morning .
ronnied828 2 years ago
mr. Martino's version of this great song is way better than anyone else's. Hats of to Al Martino! He'll be remembered.
haatari 2 years ago
R.I.P. AL MARTINO....
I so remember this song back in the late '60s...the morning I took the 242nd St subway down to Whitehall St--for induction into the US Armey--never really knowing if this was it---
km2711 2 years ago
AL used to frequent my restaurant, Sam`s Saloon , Glenolden,PA. A gentle-man who never forgot where he came from. A voice straight from Heaven and now he`s home to sing with the Angels who were once his audience. THANKS AL , for "bringing us all the love your heart could hold". TILL WE MEET AGAIN. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL.
debby0829 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing that story, debby. Al is my all time favorite singer, he will be missed.
buffey 2 years ago
@debby0829 A great,great singer............
1949man 2 years ago
Great lyrics and great string and above all, a great singer. He shall be missed.
jerrodsdad 2 years ago
I pray he finds his Spanish Eyes....
danmeyers55 2 years ago
Sad..Sad. another great singer no longer with us. So few great singers are left.
Nothing but Noise...Noise out there now.
An Era that is passing faster than the speed of light... So depressing....
strick3769 2 years ago
Rest in peace my friend.
HarleyjXXX 2 years ago
Al Martino will be unforgetten!
R.I.P.
hauptmannbrittles 2 years ago
Al you are the greatest! One of his best performance for sure. true talent he was. R.I.P.
haatari 2 years ago
Rest in peace, Al. This was one of my favorite records when I was growing up in the 80s. My mom had it and I played it often. Beautiful voice.
jlw1980 2 years ago
Did Al ever Marry? Did he leave any survivors?
sons or daughters?
victrolaman 2 years ago
on yahoo, it said he left a wife, son and i believe a couple of daughters. wasn't he great!
farleyw 2 years ago
A truly great rendition, so careful, so sweet and so precise.
reggenboggen 2 years ago
R.I.P. Al
jrock428 2 years ago
wonderful song does something to my heart when I hear this..
bufb 2 years ago
just found him the other day...A great talent.Forgot all about him over the years.
1949man 2 years ago
Hardly a "folk song" with the swelling string passages and melancholy-tainted melody!
MoveOnDotOrgg 2 years ago
Al ownes the right to claim this song as his signiture song of the 60's. He put his touch on 'Mary in the Morning' that can't be duplicated.
jerry854 2 years ago
Pretty good but no one can beat Elvis version thats magic.
elvisjimpa100 2 years ago
I know it's hard for some of you Elvis fans, but he didn't do a better job than everyone else on every song.
bobbyfozz 2 years ago
elvis sucks!!!
kiloxpau 2 years ago
Ya mean...if I sang......Nothing's quite as pretty...as ~ S A N D Y in the Morning.......Ooooh, I see....YES, it does work! ... Great! ....I'm gonna use that next time I try to impress Sandra!
BigIronOnHipMan 3 years ago
Any two syllable name works in this song.
bobbyfozz 3 years ago
Be sure and listen to Al's new recording "Trying to Find My Way" recorded at age 81. It's excellent.
dllewiszz 3 years ago
Really nice song!
37361811 3 years ago
Lovely Man
Rastamanbungo 3 years ago
Not to mention the fact that the man is a true Gentleman and STILL singing sooooo good, DAAAANG, my hat is off for the man! He is a great entertainer!
BigIronOnHipMan 3 years ago
Nash ~ You have to remember all the dynamics change when you sing LIVE with a band/orchestra. It's almost always faster. That's too bad too but that's the way it is. Let me just say this, personally, I am an Elvis fan ~ Elvis is #1, period and pointblank, but that said, I can honestly say I think Al Martino owns this song "Mary In The Morning" it is a perfect vehicle for him.
BigIronOnHipMan 3 years ago
Wow...the tempo feels rushed here...unlike the tempo on Al's album version which is much better. Still......a great, great song!
Nashcountryboy 3 years ago
johnwaynefreak ~ I love The Duke too,pard! This clip was posted earlier but dropped. Thanks for picking up the ball again. You just scored the winning touchdown with Al Martino singing "Mary In The Morning" GREAT SONG & POST
BigIronOnHipMan 3 years ago