Dean Martin would have celebrated his 93rd birthday yesterday if he were still with us. Even after 15 years of him leaving this earth, I think he still reigns as the King of Cool. At least, he still does in my eyes. The man could sing, act, and was the funniest straight man ever to grace the stage. As a member of the Rat Pack he hung out with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. With a number of infamous antics these guys defined cool when I was a kid. I wonder what Dean would think about the entertainers now that are going back to his and Frank's style of singing.
As I was preparing for my post this week, I started to scout around for an article that paid tribute to my favorite Italian-American singer. I found a few but thought that Sami4u did the best job of portraying Dino. Her article Dean Martin - The King of Cool really gives some nice biographical information about Dean along with a nice video of him singing "That's Amore". I am not sure of the age of Sami but from her picture she definitely looks too young to have been able to experience his heyday of fame like this old broad did. So, for her to recognize Dean Martin as the epitome of cool is well...COOL!
Dean Martin's music just makes me smile when I hear it. He could sing a romantic ballad just as well as something light hearted and fun. I think it is wonderful that many of today's young people have embraced Dino's music too. When my little granddaughter, Isabel, comes for a visit we love to dance to a variety of music. In an afternoon we may listen to Lady Gaga, Cher, and Dean Martin. Her two favorites by Dean are "Sway" (one of Grandma's favorites too!) and "Mambo Italiano". My daughter laughs and says that they can be riding in the car and suddenly Isabel breaks out in a chorus of "Hey Mambo, Mambo Italiano. Go Go Joe". What a riot! By the way, Isabel is 4 years old and like Sami4u and me she knows good music when she hears it.
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Dean Martin has a voice I would never tire of hearing, but more than that, his songs ooze charm and sparkle with happiness. I enjoyed learning about his background from Sami4u. I also think that you and your granddaughter must have a whole lot of fun when you get together!
ReplyDeleteWell, Bev, this is an excellent lens about Deano and your admiration for him shines through your writeup. I was thinking that we should have a debate about who's cooler - Dean or Frank. Of course, I would say Frank, but I have to admit Frank would say Dean. What a pair!
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My love for Dean started when I first met my biological father. He was the true fan of Frank & Dean. I grew up listening to the music because of him. Now I find that I like the crooners so much more then most of the current music of today.
What amazed me so much about Dean was the fact he could do it all. Or did it all. Nightclubs, Comedy, Acting, Singing, Movies, & TV. I wonder if he ever really slept?
The lens still needs some work and updates. I will get to as soon as I can. :)
My favorite movie of Dean's was 5 Card Stud.
The Songs of his that I like the best is a toss up between Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime & Little Ole Wine Drinker Me
Don't forget about the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast's. They can make laugh for hours.
Well I gotta go now but in the words of Dean "I feel sorry for you people that don't drink. I mean it, for that's as good as your gonna feel all day"
Thanks Again.
Sami
P.S. I'm planing a lens on another crooner soon Frankie Laine!
Hey pallie, how great of you to lift up the name of our Dino in such a cool Dino-trib on the 93rd anniversary of his entry into our planet.....loves how you have helped your grandgirlpallie Isabel gets groovin' on our beloved Dino at such a tender young age! Never was, never will be anyone as cool as the King of Cool...oh, to return to the days when Dino walked the earth....knows that your Dino-thoughts will soon be shared with all the Dino-holics at hang out at ilovedinomartin....
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Very enjoyable review, Bev! I love Dean Martin as well. You remember Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast or something like that? Used to love watching those shows. ...And my hubby finally has become a fan! For the longest time he didn't appreciate Sinatra either. But, yeah, COOL is Dean Martin! Off to read Sami's lens...
ReplyDeleteJust approved Sami's comment and see that she mentioned the Roasts. :)
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