Music Trivia #1
Some music and movie trivia
Did you know?
Al Martino was cast to play, Johnny Fontaine in, The Godfather.
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But did you know?
Director, Albert S. Ruddy cast him for the part, but Francis Ford Coppola fired him and gave the role to Vic Damone.
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Did you really know?
After being fired, Martino, contacted his Godfather, Russell Bufalino of the Bufalino crime family boss. Bufalino made Coppola an 'offer he couldn't refuse'.
Not wanting to upset the mob, Damone, dropped out and Martino was given the role of Johnny Fontaine once again.
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Al Martino - Spanish Eyes
Capitol Records, 1972