Person: Al Martino

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Cheese with your turkey?

What is it about Christmas that makes movies, music and books so awfully naff? Richard Fitzpatrick gets nostalgic

Wed, 19 Dec, 2012

On This Day

PJ O’Rourke, writer, 64;

Mon, 14 Nov, 2011

Godfather singer and showbiz legend Al Martino dies at 82

SINGER Al Martino, who played the Frank Sinatra-type role of Johnny Fontane in The Godfather and recorded hits including Spanish Eyes and the Italian ballad Volare in a 50-year musical career, died on Tuesday. He was 82.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2009

'Godfather' singer Martino dies

US singer Al Martino who had Britain’s first number one single in 1952 has died aged 82.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2009

Elvis set to claim Uk's 1,000th No.1

The singles chart is to celebrate its 1,000th number one in the New Year – and Elvis Presley could land the top spot.

Mon, 27 Dec, 2004