Dean Martin was such a smooth crooner with a nice relaxing voice. He was nicknamed "The King of Cool". This is before auto tuning. Artists had to be really able to sing. And the lyrics were clean, romantic & really meant something. He has a huge library of great songs such as "Ain't That A Kick In The Head?", "Memories Are Made Of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", "Sway", "Volare" etc. Dean Martin was also part of the famous Rat Pack in the 60's along with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. & others.
Wonderful crooner. He always sang, even when paired with comedian sidekick Jerry Lewis. Check out his signature song "Everybody Loves Somebody" which knocked the Beatles out of the #1 spot in August of 1964. Also a must is his classic "That's Amore" as well as his '50s #1 hit "Memories Are Made of This."
Dean was one of the best crooners around. He had a very relaxed style of singing and the drinking was part of the act. He and Jerry Lewis used to be a comedy/singing act and made several movies together. When the pair broke up, everyone wondered what would happen to Dean because he played the straight man in the movies. He ended up having a huge career, with hits through the 40's, 50's and 60's. He then had a huge variety show that showed in the United States throughout the 60's and 70's. In the show he perpetuated the drinking and carousing persona and it was hugely popular. He made a bunch of records, and some of them were Country, but he was better known for his smooth crooning and was very popular with the ladies.
This song came out in 1967. He started out with Jerry Lewis as a comedy act in 1946. Martin's first bit hit was "That's Amore" in 1953. His song "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" became his signature tune.
Dean was called The King of Cool . . . a title bestowed upon him by none other than Elvis Presley! Dean was also one of the greatest & most entertaining performers of the 20th century. He wasn't the best of singers, but he had a wonderful way with a song. He was also one of the best comedians around, and he was an accomplished actor. In his career, Dean managed to do what few others could -- he was a big hit on radio, in nightclubs, on television, & in the movies. That's Amore is a wonderful song you should listen to. Everybody Loves Somebody is a beautiful ballad & his signature song. Ain't That A Kick In The Head is lots of fun. So, so many, many more, but he's a character you'll enjoy getting to know. Playing drunk was all part of his delightfully lovable persona. Live videos of him on stage are lots of fun, but the studio versions of his songs will give you the best take on his most endearing voice.
Dean Martin had his own TV variety show in the 60's. He was, of course, already a huge singing sensation and movie star. He was the straight man in the Martin and Lewis comedy duo. He also was in a BUNCH of movies including the Matt Helm spy spoof films and numerous Westerns. To me, his greatest gift was his voice. Check out songs like "That's Amore", "Ain't That a Kick in the Head", "Everybody Loves Somebody", or "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You."
I grew up watching that show. Typical of variety shows of the era, and Dean's public persona, he always acted half drunk and leered at his regular backup singing/dancing troupe, The Golddiggers (always in a funny rather than creepy way). When it came to him singing alone, he was wonderful. When he sang with a guest, they sometimes played it for laughs at the beginning, then finished the song as a great duet. There is a great one on RUclips with Lainie Kazan (the mother from My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as a young woman. ruclips.net/video/lprX0sMEdSM/видео.html
Many people like his voice more than Frank Sinatra. Ignore the pretend (apple juice) drinking. He was a multi talented performer who was home every night for dinner with his family.
I just found a video tonight on RUclips ... It him singing Bruham's lullaby. There are family photos with it. He was a father of 7 + 1 adopted daughter from his 3rd marriage most of all. H made the comment once he just want to make enough to be able to take care of his kids after he gone. He did that, from what I have gether those kids that are left ... Are not spoiled by it... They all seem to have there own career.
Dean is a crooner. One of the "Rat Pack". He played up drinking as his 'gig'. There is a good video of him with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Johnny Carson on RUclips that is great.
I believe he was not actually a drinker at all - it was just a label he put on himself for laughs . I don't this song was the root of all that - he just got the habit of associating himself with the "drunk act", and songs like this fed into that persona. He was a great singer too ! My favorite is "Everybody loves somebody Sometime" .
He had that drunk act, and joked and sang about it, but apparently he was disciplined about his drinking. Jerry Lewis insisted that it was always apple juice he was holding onstage. It was the cigarettes that did him in. It wasn't until his son Dino died that Dean let himself go, and supposedly became reclusive and alcoholic.
@@bengilbert7655 Yes from what i can tell I would agree. His daughter also said so in interviews and books. The reason in his retirement he fell apart was the death of his son. However I am not saying here that he was a saint or didn't drink, just not onstage or his TV shows. From what I have seen he was also a smoker. That part was an act...after all none of us followed him around 24/7, so how would one know either way? Let's see the autopsy report folks if we are going to do research.
@@bengilbert7655 Not an official report here, Merely looked up the question "What did Dean Martin die of?" Not sure what the source of information is : "The death of his son Dino in an air crash in 1987 left Martin suffering from depression. ... As part of his image as a carefree drunk, Martin had been habitually seen performing with a lit cigarette in hand, and he was indeed a heavy smoker. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1993 and died two years later .May 16, 2017."
Oh Harri! How can you never have heard this smoothest of crooners before! Dean has always been a fantastic singer - it's those Italian genes 😊. He actually wasn't much of a drinker; that was just part of his laid back persona. Dean entered our lives as one half of the Jerry Lewis/Dean Martin comedy act on the big screen - Dean was the straight man - and he sang back then. When the duo went their seperate ways Dean really came into his own as a singer and actor as well as being best friends with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop - AKA The Rat Pack. All entertainers and A-list showbiz pals. You really need to hear Dean sing "That's Amore"; the song he's really famous for and which always gets the ladies swooning!
You would definitely know some of Dean's most famous songs, Harri, such as "That's Amore" and "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime", but may not have realised it was him .. Dean was one of the best singers ever, and his rabbit hole will be full of more pleasant surprises for you .. One of my favourites of his is "Not Enough Indians" .. It's a very catchy tune indeed ! .. Wayne
Triple Threat - actor, singer, dancer and good at each one. It was said about him and later Jesse Martin that they were so talented at everything it was hard to cast them. Yeah, played up the 'drunk' act. That's Amore is a very famous song. Of course HUGE career with Jerry Lewis. They were partners for a long time and in many movies and shows
Dean could do it all: singing, comedy, acting, MC, and a winning personality. Dean and Jerry were the Beatles of their time, generating their own "mania" with nightclub performances and the top radio show of the late 40's and early 50's. They were the top of the heap. Dean went on to showcase all his talents in a very successful solo career. One of the all-time great entertainers.
Dean Martin was a very famous singer. His 1963 hit "Everybody Loves Somebody" was such a big hit it actually knocked the Beatles out of the number 1 position on the charts. Dean was a crooner in the same vein as Frank Sinatra, but he also liked country music and put out a few country music styled albums which did well. He was a big star and successful singer long before this song came out.
Although I saw him in many movies, I really never thought of him as an actor, but I always recognized him as a singer. Of course, he also played straight man to Jerry Lewis.
My favorite Dean Martin song is "Ain't That a Kick in the Head". He starred in some of John Wayne's biggest movies. He had his own TV Show and hosted many "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" TV Specials.
You probably have heard Dean Martin’s rendition of “Volare”, as it has been in many movies and commercials over the decades. It’s not my favorite version, but he did popularize it for the mass market of the day and was one his biggest hits. 🤔
That was apple juice in that glass. Dean Martin never drank alcohol when he was on stage or performing. The drunk persona was an act. My favourite Dean Martin songs are “The Peanut Vendor” “Not Enough Indians” “In the Misty Moonlight” and “Open Up the Doghouse (Two Cats Are Coming In)” which is a duet he recorded with Nat King Cole.
Dean is possibly my favourite crooner, a much more relaxed vocalist... This song is from the mid 60's, Dean had been singing for twenty prior, his catalogue is both huge & good, his drinking to the best of my knowledge was an act...
"Return To Me" is a wonderful song, and the title of a delightful movie. I must say I've never heard of this song. My mother owned the DVD set of his TV show, and the "roasts" of fellow celebrities in the 70's.
OMG… Dean Martin is one of the greatest and you say ‘you are totally surprised - this is pretty good’ Ones of the best and smoothest voices around. What planet are you on…!!!
Dean was the best of the swinging crooners. "I'm Not The Marrying Kind" and "Everybody Loves Somebody" are the swingest, grooviest, rat packiest of the bunch.
"Sway", absolutely lovely. And his drinking persona was an act according to friends and family. Happiest on his ranch with his price winning horses. Find the episode of the Rat Pack with him , Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and I think Joey Bishop maybe. Entertainers!
Have always loved Dean Martin and his beautiful voice! And so good looking and charming, too. I guess I just assumed everyone knew he was a natural, great singer.
Sir Harri, please see Dean Sammy and Frank called the Rat Pack since 1965. Serious blues and Las Vegas type venues. They were big long time. Ha. Best channel on RUclips all along.
Always loved his tone too for I'm a young Vintage lover. He's my favorite singer. He's great in acting as well... personally I love his good Western Movies.🥰🤠🤗
Dean Martin was what you call a crooner. My Mom used to wake us up to dean Martin every morning, it was very soothing. The first song on the LP was: "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime".
Dean Martin recorded his first song in 1946. This song came out in 1967, so didn't influence his image of drinking a lot. I always remember him drinking. My Dad adored Dean Martin, so we watched a lot of him on TV, whether it was on his variety show or his infamous celebrity roasts. He always had a drink in his hand. The only time he slurred, from what I remember, was on purpose. He truly has a wonderful crooner voice. This is the first time I've heard this song, which someone else wrote.
IST time here and so glad I found you. Dean Martin bought me here. He loved to sing county music whenever he could. Elvis Presley was the one who name him " king of cool".
Another top Deano song with wine in the title is 'Hey Brother Pour The Wine'. 'Memories Are Made Of This', 'Powder Your Face With Sunshine', 'Sway' & 'Things' (Duet with Nancy Sinatra) are just a few more of my fave DM songs.
Dean Martin started to sing in night clubs in the 30s during WWII. His first record was released in 1947 which was “Which Way Did My Heart Go.” And the B side was “All of me.” His biggest hits include; Memories are Made of This, That’s Amore and most famously “Everybody Loves Somebody.” Which beat the Beatles off the charts in 1965. The phrase “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime.” is actually engraved on his grave. His final song was released in 1985 “L.A is my Home.” Which was used for the T.V show Half Nelson starring Joe Pesci.
Dean Martin was one of the best crooners ever! He was effortless in his singing and it was wonderful! “ That’s Amore’, “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes” are two of his popular songs off the top of my head. Get the recordings, not live.
Before he was ever known as part of the rat pack or one half of the comedy duo with Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, at the age of 16, was an amateur welterweight boxer, rumor has it, a very good one, he went under the name "Kid Crotchet". He use to have a variety show in the 70's, I use to watch it every time it came on, I just loved the way he sang, he always started his show with his song, "Everybody Loves Somebody" It was so sad, in 1995, Christmas day, I heard on the news he just passed away, I thought, "man, on Christmas day?" Dean Martin will never be forgotten as long as his music lives on, thank you harry, for making that happen.
Thx, huge singer with its silky and low ton of voice. He was first a singer (first single in1946) and then an actor. I'm sure you have already heard him in December with its worldwide known Xmas songs such as Let it snow, or Marshmallow world, etc. His greatest hit all over the world is "Everybody loves somebody" (1964).
He was a great singer. A bunch of hits. Made a bunch of great movies. Starred in movies with John Wayne on a couple of occasions. Became great friends with him. Also In movies with Jimmy Stewart, and other big name actors of the time. All around entertainer
We used to watch his show on TV. Singer, Actor and Comedian. His other songs are well worth checking out. Sit back, listen to a few of his songs and just chill out and you will have a smile on your face. Some of the comedy skits he did with Foster Brooks are a real hoot.
You need to listen to more Dean Martin. The drink in hand was a Las Vegas Rat Pack style. He did a lot of country, coming from Ohio. Two of his albums "Welcome to MyWorld" and the same era with songs "a Million and one" "Come Unning Back" are loaded with masterful songs.
Dean Martin did drink, but the drunk thing was a persona. I grew up watching old Martin and Lewis movies, Matt Helm, The Dean Martin Show, his roasts, etc. Deano is my favorite entertainer of all time. His song “Everybody Loves Somebody” was the first to knock The Beetles out of the number one slot. His singing diction, timing, and humor made him beloved.
Born Dino Paul Crocetti and was also known as Dino Martini LOL. As a kid I loved all the Dean and Jerry Lewis movies and TV shows and the song most people know him for is That's Amore. He's more than that but Hollywood loved the persona he portrayed.
He was a total pro. He sang for a living from 16. He had over a two octave range and his key change transitions were perfect. He never lost pitch and like Frank Sinatra, and unlike Bing Crosby, he would turn up at recording sessions and lay down a song in one take. They rarely had to do it over. He was easy to work with, was always on time and the whole drinking thing was a gimmick that people loved. Watch any of his TV shows, they are all recorded live and he never disappoints.
Dean is a great singer. If you get a chance you should check out his tv show “the Dean Martin Show”. Episodes are on RUclips. He never rehearsed a singer time during the whole run of the show.
There was a commercial on TV in the early 60's for Italian Swiss Colony Wine (actually from California). The tag line was a man saying "that little old winemaker me". I believe this song used that line, and people hearing it would have related it to the ad.
Dean STARTED out as a crooner! He is actually my favorite crooner (over Bing and even SINATRA) Then he teamed out with Jerry Lewis and became the biggest thing in this country for 10 years! After he broke away from Jerry he went on to be a credible actor and have the best T.V. variety show for years. (and of course became a main part of the Rat Pack with Frank) According to what I have read HE really did not drink that much BUT used that aspect to be more humorous. Many times (according to what I have learned) those glasses in his hand had NO alcohol in them.. sometimes ice tea or something that LOOKED like alcohol just to make the impression for the show. I would suggest songs like "Memories are Made of This" or Volare" OR his Christmas songs (Marshmallow World or Baby It's Cold out side) To see HE was a Great singer!
Dean Martin started out as a popular singer, just like Sinatra, and Hollywood began putting them in movies or tv shows, to cash in on their popularity. Elvis was no actor, but he made about 5 or 6 movies in the late 50s and early 60s. Same with Sinatra, and others. Just like Frank Sinatra, these guys weren't really actors, but Hollywood had a history of doing this. Martin and Jerry Lewis were a comedy team, but that wasn't Dean Martin's primary talent, it was his great singing voice, that was the vehicle that gave him those other opportunities. I like that you sprinkle in some of the older artists that were huge stars. Thanks, Harri
Dean was a comedian, actor, singer, had his own variety show. The drinks were a prop, he wasn't a heavy drinker as he was protrade. He and the Rat Pack starred in Ocean 11 movies.
I always like Dean Martin. I used to watch the Dean Martin show all the time. He could talk and sing like he sounded a little drunk. His song, Everybody loves somebody sometime. Kind of sounds that way. You should listen to it. Personally, I think almost all songs are better on the recording, except for Elvis. I'm not a huge fan of live. Some songs you miss out so much that's on the record that's not live especially with Simon and Garfunkel. Other times, live is best, like from a movie.
Check out his show The Dean Martin Show. There should be more tv shows that showcase music from his era so the young can hear what real music is in those times there was no need for swearing it was just pure and clean beautiful music.
Please also check out Johnnie Ray you will not be disappointed... 'Just Walking In The Rain', 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again', 'Call Me Yours', 'Yes Tonight Josephine', 'Hernanado's Hideaway', 'Soliloquy Of A Fool' are all good entry points...
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes and That's Amore are the ones I remember the most. I always thought the title was "When the Moon hits your Eye like a big Pizza Pie." LOL
Dean Martin was first famous as the singing partner of the " Dean Martin / Jerry Lewis comedy team, the Dean was the singer of the 2, later went solo and continued on to maybe one of the greatest singing careers, also made numerous movies, Dean Martin Is a singer 1st., Extremely talented, very versatile voice, simply one of the best ever. ENJOY !!
Yeah, that man could sing and was actually a good horseman. If you're surprised at his singing and liked it, try some Robert Mitchum, he has an excellent voice, check out "The Ballad of Thunder Road".
He could sing any type of music...he had 3 stars in the sidewalk in California..1 for his tv variety show and one for his movie career and of course 1 for his singing. He was know as the king of cool... Elvis Presley was the one who gave him the title King of Cool. The drink in his hand was really a act.,,it was usually apple cider in the glass.
Dean Martin was such a smooth crooner with a nice relaxing voice. He was nicknamed "The King of Cool". This is before auto tuning. Artists had to be really able to sing. And the lyrics were clean, romantic & really meant something. He has a huge library of great songs such as "Ain't That A Kick In The Head?", "Memories Are Made Of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", "Sway", "Volare" etc. Dean Martin was also part of the famous Rat Pack in the 60's along with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. & others.
And they were all alcoholics
Dean was my favorite "rat" of the group.
@@brenda9140 i think they played up to the image !
@@brenda9140 well brenda they may well have been but they had more talent than most of the over rated artists of today
Wonderful crooner. He always sang, even when paired with comedian sidekick Jerry Lewis. Check out his signature song "Everybody Loves Somebody" which knocked the Beatles out of the #1 spot in August of 1964. Also a must is his classic "That's Amore" as well as his '50s #1 hit "Memories Are Made of This."
All of those are greats.
I love that's amore it always reminds me of the Cher movie moonstruck which I also love.
Sway is another good one from him!
Dean was one of the best crooners around. He had a very relaxed style of singing and the drinking was part of the act. He and Jerry Lewis used to be a comedy/singing act and made several movies together. When the pair broke up, everyone wondered what would happen to Dean because he played the straight man in the movies. He ended up having a huge career, with hits through the 40's, 50's and 60's. He then had a huge variety show that showed in the United States throughout the 60's and 70's. In the show he perpetuated the drinking and carousing persona and it was hugely popular. He made a bunch of records, and some of them were Country, but he was better known for his smooth crooning and was very popular with the ladies.
This song came out in 1967. He started out with Jerry Lewis as a comedy act in 1946. Martin's first bit hit was "That's Amore" in 1953. His song "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" became his signature tune.
Dean was called The King of Cool . . . a title bestowed upon him by none other than Elvis Presley! Dean was also one of the greatest & most entertaining performers of the 20th century. He wasn't the best of singers, but he had a wonderful way with a song. He was also one of the best comedians around, and he was an accomplished actor. In his career, Dean managed to do what few others could -- he was a big hit on radio, in nightclubs, on television, & in the movies. That's Amore is a wonderful song you should listen to. Everybody Loves Somebody is a beautiful ballad & his signature song. Ain't That A Kick In The Head is lots of fun. So, so many, many more, but he's a character you'll enjoy getting to know. Playing drunk was all part of his delightfully lovable persona. Live videos of him on stage are lots of fun, but the studio versions of his songs will give you the best take on his most endearing voice.
Don't forget his Christmas songs
Dean is the biggest crooner - level with Frank Sinatra. He sang Italian love songs when he was young. Ladies love him!
Certainly this lady does!!!!! 🤩
I could listen to him sing in Italian all day long.
Dean Martin was one of the finest singers of any lifetime.. No further words need be said.
Dean Martin had his own TV variety show in the 60's. He was, of course, already a huge singing sensation and movie star. He was the straight man in the Martin and Lewis comedy duo. He also was in a BUNCH of movies including the Matt Helm spy spoof films and numerous Westerns. To me, his greatest gift was his voice. Check out songs like "That's Amore", "Ain't That a Kick in the Head", "Everybody Loves Somebody", or "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You."
I grew up watching that show. Typical of variety shows of the era, and Dean's public persona, he always acted half drunk and leered at his regular backup singing/dancing troupe, The Golddiggers (always in a funny rather than creepy way). When it came to him singing alone, he was wonderful. When he sang with a guest, they sometimes played it for laughs at the beginning, then finished the song as a great duet. There is a great one on RUclips with Lainie Kazan (the mother from My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as a young woman. ruclips.net/video/lprX0sMEdSM/видео.html
Many people like his voice more than Frank Sinatra. Ignore the pretend (apple juice) drinking. He was a multi talented performer who was home every night for dinner with his family.
I always liked Dean's singing better than Frank's.
I do. I love Dean Martin's voice. His rendition of In The Chapel in the Moonlight is beautiful.
I just found a video tonight on RUclips ... It him singing Bruham's lullaby. There are family photos with it. He was a father of 7 + 1 adopted daughter from his 3rd marriage most of all.
H made the comment once he just want to make enough to be able to take care of his kids after he gone. He did that, from what I have gether those kids that are left ... Are not spoiled by it... They all seem to have there own career.
The drunk act was like Foster Brooks, all for comedy.
Dean Martin was a wonderful singer. The drunk thing was all an act.
True the glass he was always carrying and sipping from was filled with apple juice....fact is Dean rarely ever drank booze
Dean is a crooner. One of the "Rat Pack". He played up drinking as his 'gig'. There is a good video of him with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Johnny Carson on RUclips that is great.
I believe he was not actually a drinker at all - it was just a label he put on himself for laughs . I don't this song was the root of all that - he just got the habit of associating himself with the "drunk act", and songs like this fed into that persona. He was a great singer too ! My favorite is "Everybody loves somebody Sometime" .
Yes it was just an act. He hardly drank in real life.
He was a terrible alcholic. It broke up his family. He died a lonely, broken man. Do your research!!!!!!!
He had that drunk act, and joked and sang about it, but apparently he was disciplined about his drinking. Jerry Lewis insisted that it was always apple juice he was holding onstage. It was the cigarettes that did him in.
It wasn't until his son Dino died that Dean let himself go, and supposedly became reclusive and alcoholic.
@@bengilbert7655 Yes from what i can tell I would agree. His daughter also said so in interviews and books. The reason in his retirement he fell apart was the death of his son. However I am not saying here that he was a saint or didn't drink, just not onstage or his TV shows. From what I have seen he was also a smoker. That part was an act...after all none of us followed him around 24/7, so how would one know either way? Let's see the autopsy report folks if we are going to do research.
@@bengilbert7655 Not an official report here, Merely looked up the question "What did Dean Martin die of?" Not sure what the source of information is : "The death of his son Dino in an air crash in 1987 left Martin suffering from depression. ... As part of his image as a carefree drunk, Martin had been habitually seen performing with a lit cigarette in hand, and he was indeed a heavy smoker. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1993 and died two years later .May 16, 2017."
Dean Martin was singer first actor second.
Oh Harri! How can you never have heard this smoothest of crooners before! Dean has always been a fantastic singer - it's those Italian genes 😊. He actually wasn't much of a drinker; that was just part of his laid back persona. Dean entered our lives as one half of the Jerry Lewis/Dean Martin comedy act on the big screen - Dean was the straight man - and he sang back then. When the duo went their seperate ways Dean really came into his own as a singer and actor as well as being best friends with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop - AKA The Rat Pack. All entertainers and A-list showbiz pals. You really need to hear Dean sing "That's Amore"; the song he's really famous for and which always gets the ladies swooning!
It is our current society...has become Balkanized
Everybody loves some body sometime is his big hit
You would definitely know some of Dean's most famous songs, Harri, such as "That's Amore" and "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime", but may not have realised it was him .. Dean was one of the best singers ever, and his rabbit hole will be full of more pleasant surprises for you .. One of my favourites of his is "Not Enough Indians" .. It's a very catchy tune indeed ! .. Wayne
Triple Threat - actor, singer, dancer and good at each one. It was said about him and later Jesse Martin that they were so talented at everything it was hard to cast them. Yeah, played up the 'drunk' act. That's Amore is a very famous song. Of course HUGE career with Jerry Lewis. They were partners for a long time and in many movies and shows
He has a huge catalog of music. His voice is incredible
Dean could do it all: singing, comedy, acting, MC, and a winning personality. Dean and Jerry were the Beatles of their time, generating their own "mania" with nightclub performances and the top radio show of the late 40's and early 50's. They were the top of the heap. Dean went on to showcase all his talents in a very successful solo career. One of the all-time great entertainers.
I always preferred Dean to Frank myself. Just something about that smooth voice of his got me.
Dean Martin was a very famous singer. His 1963 hit "Everybody Loves Somebody" was such a big hit it actually knocked the Beatles out of the number 1 position on the charts. Dean was a crooner in the same vein as Frank Sinatra, but he also liked country music and put out a few country music styled albums which did well. He was a big star and successful singer long before this song came out.
Although I saw him in many movies, I really never thought of him as an actor, but I always recognized him as a singer. Of course, he also played straight man to Jerry Lewis.
One of the best singers of all time. My late wife and I spent many an evening singing along to Dean......with a glass in hand of course. :)
My favorite Dean Martin song is "Ain't That a Kick in the Head".
He starred in some of John Wayne's biggest movies. He had his own TV Show and hosted many "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" TV Specials.
You probably have heard Dean Martin’s rendition of “Volare”, as it has been in many movies and commercials over the decades. It’s not my favorite version, but he did popularize it for the mass market of the day and was one his biggest hits. 🤔
That was apple juice in that glass. Dean Martin never drank alcohol when he was on stage or performing. The drunk persona was an act. My favourite Dean Martin songs are “The Peanut Vendor” “Not Enough Indians” “In the Misty Moonlight” and “Open Up the Doghouse (Two Cats Are Coming In)” which is a duet he recorded with Nat King Cole.
Dean has one of the all time great voices ever !!
OMG Dean can sing. thank you Harri I just love the older stuff!
He's one of my favorite crooners. Other suggestions: "In the Chapel In the Moonight", "I Will", "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You", "Houston"
Dean is possibly my favourite crooner, a much more relaxed vocalist... This song is from the mid 60's, Dean had been singing for twenty prior, his catalogue is both huge & good, his drinking to the best of my knowledge was an act...
"Return To Me" is a wonderful song, and the title of a delightful movie. I must say I've never heard of this song. My mother owned the DVD set of his TV show, and the "roasts" of fellow celebrities in the 70's.
Dean was one of my favorites ❤ He sings a song called Sway that is wonderful. He's known for That's Amore and Mambo Italiano.
OMG… Dean Martin is one of the greatest and you say ‘you are totally surprised - this is pretty good’ Ones of the best and smoothest voices around. What planet are you on…!!!
Dean was the best of the swinging crooners. "I'm Not The Marrying Kind" and "Everybody Loves Somebody" are the swingest, grooviest, rat packiest of the bunch.
"Sway", absolutely lovely. And his drinking persona was an act according to friends and family. Happiest on his ranch with his price winning horses. Find the episode of the Rat Pack with him , Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and I think Joey Bishop maybe. Entertainers!
martin is right up there with the best of male singers of his time! beautifull voice!
Have always loved Dean Martin and his beautiful voice! And so good looking and charming, too. I guess I just assumed everyone knew he was a natural, great singer.
Sir Harri, please see Dean Sammy and Frank called the Rat Pack since 1965. Serious blues and Las Vegas type venues. They were big long time. Ha. Best channel on RUclips all along.
Dean had a smooth and silky voice . He was a fantastic crooner when he got serious about singing.
Always loved his tone too for I'm a young Vintage lover. He's my favorite singer. He's great in acting as well... personally I love his good Western Movies.🥰🤠🤗
Dean Martin was what you call a crooner. My Mom used to wake us up to dean Martin every morning, it was very soothing. The first song on the LP was: "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime".
We used to have this song on our Juke box at college in the 1970's and whenever it was played the whole bar would sing it, great memories
Dean Martin recorded his first song in 1946. This song came out in 1967, so didn't influence his image of drinking a lot. I always remember him drinking. My Dad adored Dean Martin, so we watched a lot of him on TV, whether it was on his variety show or his infamous celebrity roasts. He always had a drink in his hand. The only time he slurred, from what I remember, was on purpose. He truly has a wonderful crooner voice. This is the first time I've heard this song, which someone else wrote.
Dean Martin was the best
IST time here and so glad I found you. Dean Martin bought me here. He loved to sing county music whenever he could. Elvis Presley was the one who name him " king of cool".
Dean was one of the earlier crooners of 50's..." "That's Amore" is a Favorite ...Part of the " Rat Pack" Vegas shows..
Another top Deano song with wine in the title is 'Hey Brother Pour The Wine'. 'Memories Are Made Of This', 'Powder Your Face With Sunshine', 'Sway' & 'Things' (Duet with Nancy Sinatra) are just a few more of my fave DM songs.
Dean Martin started to sing in night clubs in the 30s during WWII. His first record was released in 1947 which was “Which Way Did My Heart Go.” And the B side was “All of me.” His biggest hits include; Memories are Made of This, That’s Amore and most famously “Everybody Loves Somebody.” Which beat the Beatles off the charts in 1965. The phrase “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime.” is actually engraved on his grave. His final song was released in 1985 “L.A is my Home.” Which was used for the T.V show Half Nelson starring Joe Pesci.
Ye he could sing. He was part of the “Rat Pack”. Sinatra, Martin, Davis, and others. Look them up.
Dean Martin was one of the best crooners ever! He was effortless in his singing and it was wonderful! “ That’s Amore’, “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes” are two of his popular songs off the top of my head. Get the recordings, not live.
Love ❤️… thank you Harri! You react to great music 🎶 KUDOS to you 👍🏼
Before he was ever known as part of the rat pack or one half of the comedy duo with Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, at the age of 16, was an amateur welterweight boxer, rumor has it, a very good one, he went under the name "Kid Crotchet". He use to have a variety show in the 70's, I use to watch it every time it came on, I just loved the way he sang, he always started his show with his song, "Everybody Loves Somebody" It was so sad, in 1995, Christmas day, I heard on the news he just passed away, I thought, "man, on Christmas day?" Dean Martin will never be forgotten as long as his music lives on, thank you harry, for making that happen.
A music, acting and comedy legend. The Dean Martin Comedy Roast is a decades old favorite with the alltime legends of showbiz. Watch them.
Thx, huge singer with its silky and low ton of voice. He was first a singer (first single in1946) and then an actor. I'm sure you have already heard him in December with its worldwide known Xmas songs such as Let it snow, or Marshmallow world, etc. His greatest hit all over the world is "Everybody loves somebody" (1964).
Best entertainer in American history. Dance, sing, act, and comedian. Plus, the King of Cool.
Thanks because I love to learn about these old crooners. Peace bro from America or wherever you may be who's reading this
Memories are Made of This is another great one by Dino.
Dean was the highest paid Entertainer in the 60s , I believe he make 25 million a year for on his CBS variety show.
My dad would sing along with him...I grew up with him in my heart.
He was soooo smooootthh! His TV show was fun to watch. His comedy touch was great too! The drink was part of the act. But he did drink! LOL
Please react to Dean singing SWAY and AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD. I believe you will thoroughly enjoy them!
Great joint...Dig it*...Sway
He was a great singer. A bunch of hits. Made a bunch of great movies. Starred in movies with John Wayne on a couple of occasions. Became great friends with him. Also In movies with Jimmy Stewart, and other big name actors of the time. All around entertainer
You just opened a giant vault of music. You have a lot of catching up to do
Smoothest singer who ever done it. He was so cool.
He is absolutely one of my favorite entertainers - singing, acting, comedy, of all time!
So Good there was two volumes of his Greatest Hits collections!
Dean Martin: Return to Me. Loved this song the first time I heard it in the movie of the same name.
We used to watch his show on TV. Singer, Actor and Comedian. His other songs are well worth checking out. Sit back, listen to a few of his songs and just chill out and you will have a smile on your face. Some of the comedy skits he did with Foster Brooks are a real hoot.
You need to listen to more Dean Martin. The drink in hand was a Las Vegas Rat Pack style. He did a lot of country, coming from Ohio. Two of his albums "Welcome to MyWorld" and the same era with songs "a Million and one" "Come Unning Back" are loaded with masterful songs.
Dean Martin did drink, but the drunk thing was a persona. I grew up watching old Martin and Lewis movies, Matt Helm, The Dean Martin Show, his roasts, etc. Deano is my favorite entertainer of all time. His song “Everybody Loves Somebody” was the first to knock The Beetles out of the number one slot. His singing diction, timing, and humor made him beloved.
Born Dino Paul Crocetti and was also known as Dino Martini LOL. As a kid I loved all the Dean and Jerry Lewis movies and TV shows and the song most people know him for is That's Amore. He's more than that but Hollywood loved the persona he portrayed.
Thats amore is a really good one by dean.
The song was a riff on the Italian Swiss Colony Wine commercials that had the tagline "That little old winemaker, me."
He was a total pro. He sang for a living from 16. He had over a two octave range and his key change transitions were perfect. He never lost pitch and like Frank Sinatra, and unlike Bing Crosby, he would turn up at recording sessions and lay down a song in one take. They rarely had to do it over. He was easy to work with, was always on time and the whole drinking thing was a gimmick that people loved. Watch any of his TV shows, they are all recorded live and he never disappoints.
Dean is a great singer. If you get a chance you should check out his tv show “the Dean Martin Show”. Episodes are on RUclips.
He never rehearsed a singer time during the whole run of the show.
Why must i be a Deanager in love.....
One of the best vibratos in all of musical vocals history.
Awesome song Harri...one of my favorites. Dean was a great singer before he ever starred in any tv or movies.
There was a commercial on TV in the early 60's for Italian Swiss Colony Wine (actually from California). The tag line was a man saying "that little old winemaker me". I believe this song used that line, and people hearing it would have related it to the ad.
Dean STARTED out as a crooner! He is actually my favorite crooner (over Bing and even SINATRA) Then he teamed out with Jerry Lewis and became the biggest thing in this country for 10 years! After he broke away from Jerry he went on to be a credible actor and have the best T.V. variety show for years. (and of course became a main part of the Rat Pack with Frank) According to what I have read HE really did not drink that much BUT used that aspect to be more humorous. Many times (according to what I have learned) those glasses in his hand had NO alcohol in them.. sometimes ice tea or something that LOOKED like alcohol just to make the impression for the show. I would suggest songs like "Memories are Made of This" or Volare" OR his Christmas songs (Marshmallow World or Baby It's Cold out side) To see HE was a Great singer!
Loved his voice… 👍
"Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" is a good Dean Martin song.
His nickname was Dino. Frank's was old blue eyes.
Dean Martin started out as a popular singer, just like Sinatra, and Hollywood began putting them in movies or tv shows, to cash in on their popularity. Elvis was no actor, but he made about 5 or 6 movies in the late 50s and early 60s. Same with Sinatra, and others. Just like Frank Sinatra, these guys weren't really actors, but Hollywood had a history of doing this. Martin and Jerry Lewis were a comedy team, but that wasn't Dean Martin's primary talent, it was his great singing voice, that was the vehicle that gave him those other opportunities. I like that you sprinkle in some of the older artists that were huge stars.
Thanks, Harri
love this song
Oh, what a sexy voice he had! Take a listen to his hit "everybody loves somebody sometime". He was an awesome singer!!R.I.P.
Dean was a comedian, actor, singer, had his own variety show. The drinks were a prop, he wasn't a heavy drinker as he was protrade. He and the Rat Pack starred in Ocean 11 movies.
So many time's he actually wasn't drunk or actually drinking when he performed. He just loved the theatre of the character 😎
You NEED! to check out Dean's discography and soon!! STOP BELIEVING THE HYPE!!!
I always like Dean Martin. I used to watch the Dean Martin show all the time. He could talk and sing like he sounded a little drunk. His song, Everybody loves somebody sometime. Kind of sounds that way. You should listen to it. Personally, I think almost all songs are better on the recording, except for Elvis. I'm not a huge fan of live. Some songs you miss out so much that's on the record that's not live especially with Simon and Garfunkel. Other times, live is best, like from a movie.
Check out his show The Dean Martin Show. There should be more tv shows that showcase music from his era so the young can hear what real music is in those times there was no need for swearing it was just pure and clean beautiful music.
I believe the drinking was just a stage thing for his image. In fact, I have read that he was a tame, family oriented teetotaler! Great reaction 🌺✌️
Please also check out Johnnie Ray you will not be disappointed... 'Just Walking In The Rain', 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again', 'Call Me Yours', 'Yes Tonight Josephine', 'Hernanado's Hideaway', 'Soliloquy Of A Fool' are all good entry points...
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes and That's Amore are the ones I remember the most. I always thought the title was "When the Moon hits your Eye like a big Pizza Pie." LOL
Awesome a good drinking partner and a smooth voice❤
Yep, Dean was pretty much always sober. Peace, Love!
May he rest in peace. Dean Martin was a very talented man
Dean Martin was first famous as the singing partner of the " Dean Martin / Jerry Lewis comedy team, the Dean was the singer of the 2, later went solo and continued on to maybe one of the greatest singing careers, also made numerous movies, Dean Martin Is a singer 1st., Extremely talented, very versatile voice, simply one of the best ever. ENJOY !!
Yeah, that man could sing and was actually a good horseman.
If you're surprised at his singing and liked it, try some Robert Mitchum, he has an excellent voice, check out "The Ballad of Thunder Road".
One of the members of the Rat Pack. A voice smooth as silk.
He could sing any type of music...he had 3 stars in the sidewalk in California..1 for his tv variety show and one for his movie career and of course 1 for his singing. He was know as the king of cool... Elvis Presley was the one who gave him the title King of Cool. The drink in his hand was really a act.,,it was usually apple cider in the glass.