British guitarist analyses Dean Martin flirting with Caterina Valente!

[@RosaKay55]

I remember Catarina on Dean’s show from my childhood (I’m now 67). She was a very talented guitarist, and Dean always flirted with all the ladies on his show. A more relaxed and different time than nowadays!

[@skeletonmakesgood]

Caterina is flirting every bit as hard as Dean is. It's all in fun and entertainment. Two incredibly talented people. Thanks Fil!

[@markjroberts43]

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery...

[@janinesenatore3870]

Caterina was absolutely and utterly, immensely talented. She spoke numerous languages, sang, played guitar and she could dance! I recently discovered her and can not get enough of her. Thank you for another great analysis of her. Your respect and appreciation of these tremendously talented artists is simply wonderful.

[@PianoGesang]

She is still alive, bud.

[@HolgerJakobs]

She also acted in several German movies. Her German is very good, she used to be married to a German and acquired German citizenship. Now she lives in Switzerland.

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

It would be difficult to come up with a performer with more charm and natural talent than Dean Martin, and she is incredibly lovely and talented.

[@volkermay2115]

❤

[@PianoGesang]

Caterina was the one who could match Dean and that video is prroof.

[@chipurBillWhite]

Never missed Dean’s show. I believe it was Thursday night. He was just so cool - yet very human.

[@jazzpunk]

I was a little too young & Dean was such a rascal...parents put me to bed! :-)

[@chipurBillWhite]

Franko Niko And he’d slide down the pole.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Being charming never grows old. ^-^

[@miekenetters4291]

It was not Dean alone where we looking at Caterina Valente dont forget her she was and still is Simply The Best And still Alive I like them bought 👏👏👏👏💕

[@JayH7745]

Yes, Thursday nights at 9pm central time on NBC. Our family and friends were always at home to watch Dean Martin. It was a rule pretty much with everyone across America back in those times. I really miss Dean Martin! He was like family. The family you loved and wanted to be near anyway. LOL Stay safe and healthy Bill. :)

[@2Uahoj]

Thanks for this commentary. I really appreciate that you cover so many types of great guitar music, not just rock. All the best!

[@tugginalong]

Dean concluded with, “Miss Catarina Valente, the most wonderful talented young lady I’ve ever known.”

[@sanddab]

It would be very hard not to fall for Caterina Valente. Perfect combination of talent and beauty.

[@arminsteinke2301]

She was the most complete female musician, entertainer personality of the 20. Century. Highly respected. What i have heard she is ok, and enjoys her retirement with Friends and Family.

[@gragrn]

Her voice is pitch perfect too. Amazing comic timing from both, love it!

[@Gunslinger1875]

She flirted and played and never missed a note. What a wonderful time too experience music from true entertainers.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

This was delightful, Fil. I smiled through the whole thing. And you're breakdown stellar, as usual. Thank you!💙

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

I know right! Fil , is the greatest storyteller ever. He’s so informative on hundreds of musicians,their genres ,but not only does he know what he’s talking about,he’s so genuine. You can’t fake that smile . Someone who’s a rocker , knows so much more about music my grandparents,and my parents grew up with,so I’m always learning something new. Top notch,as my papa would say . ❤️.

[@rodywithers3536]

And this perennially vivacious performer is still alive, recently celebrating her 90th birthday. Marvellous teaming up with the equally talented Dean Martin who made everything look so easy. Thanks for featuring these two wonderful artists and especially drawing attention to Caterina's effortless musicianship.

[@brianfuller7691]

Dino and Caterina were good friends and really respected each other. It showed every time they performed together. It was also apparent how talented both were.

[@hugovallenas]

Thanks for the clever analysis of Caterina Valente's guitar playing. That chord changes also give a clue about her great vocal rendition of the song. That little video is a performing masterpice. And cool cat Dino did his best to be funny and respectful!

[@agamemnonpadar5706]

Saw Catharine Valente with the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones in 1986. The best was the to hear her singing while Freddie Green laid out a carpet of rhythm under her smooth voice.

[@Msnando09]

Ah yes my childhood. That was entertainment! Love it! Such wonderful memories! Wish we had programmes like that now.

[@WhisperingPines7]

Aww, the Bosa Nova with these two! We watched this show when I was growing up. Thank you Fil for bringing back good memories! She is so cute!

[@russellbehrman6175]

Phil, I am always amazed at the depth of your appreciation for talent regardless of the genre!

[@tiffsaver]

Just a note to say how much I enjoy the tremendous VARIETY of your music critiques. Most people just stick to one genre, but you "cover the waterfront," my brother, with class and good will. Keep up the good work!

[@willettej7988]

I absolutely love and respect your analyses of music from so many eras and genres. It makes your channel so multi-dimensional and continues to enrich my musical knowledge and appreciation. I wouldn’t miss a video of yours!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@ipsurvivor]

I live where Dean Martin was born and raised... There’s a mural of him at the grocery store...

[@dustygrrl]

When I visited, I was expecting a statue...

[@ipsurvivor]

Alex Thomson 👍

[@ipsurvivor]

R Lee U 👍

[@216trixie]

A mural at the grocery store. That's fairly high honors!

[@the.archers7]

@R Lee U great. Got any stories to tell us?

[@jazzauduc2150]

Hello Wings of Pegasus, you don't realize the tremendous GIFT you've given to us as well as to the entire bunch of Catarina Valente's fans... So THANKS a great deal

[@rcsproject627]

Great chemistry between the two.

[@kensod6034]

That's interaction ... The people love it... Improvisation ... I grew up watching this stuff as a child

[@glenkepic3208]

This brings back a lot of good memories. My parents watched all these shows in the '60s. I don't recall Caterina Valente but she was special. Last frame, beautiful happiness.

[@ddgitz]

What a fun performance to highlight! I wish artists still did this sort of thing. Loved your analysis 💚

[@suehollar2578]

Fun to watch! I remember watching the Dean Martin and the Golddiggers Show with my parents. He was so good looking!

[@froter1]

Love Caterina !! Thanks for highlighting her on Dean's show ! I actually remember watching that episode ! When we lived in Houston , in 1965 , I remember my father going past a car dealership on Old Spanish Trail and whipping into the lot . he saw a motorhome parked on the side of the lot . We'd never seen a motorhome that you could drive , so he had to check it out ! Long story short , Dean Martin and his manager had just sold the motorhome after Dean had wrapped up filming a Western in South Texas . The movie company had given Dean the motorhome that he had lived in for part of the remote filming - during the day We met and talked to Dean was waiting for his manager to come out with a check He was very funny and said we need to buy his motorhome ! I met Dean again in Houston when he played the Shamrock Hotel Ballroom , where my sister and I opened up ( kind of a house duet ) for all of the acts that played there . I talked to Dean in his dressing room before he went on , and he joked " y'all are a tough act to follow !" I asked him if he remembered the motor home sale a few years back and said we were there , he didn't miss a beat and said " your papa shoulda bought that thing ! So , he actually remembered it ! Dean was a wonderful entertainer and very smart !

[@kitkakitteh]

joe guest The Shamrock! A lot of memories, at least they saved the bar. I sang there, as a guest of the piano player. Forgotten about that place.

[@froter1]

@@kitkakitteh yes, it was a beautiful place ! Probably the nicest Hotel between the coasts ! That's cool you performed there too ! You know how special it was !

[@skyllarrk]

Awww, that video used to be my feel-good video ♥️ Still gives me such a big smile.

[@pumagutten]

You are amazing, Fil! I've said it many times, but you deserve the praise over and over again! The way you are able to understand the greatness artists from years gone by have, makes you one of the greatest on KZbin! Greetings from Norway!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@nebbindog6126]

A pretty woman always made Dean comfortable!

[@POWER-LINKS]

MATT HELM

[@debishaw9355]

nebbin dog , and maybe a little martini? 😄

[@susantunbridge4612]

He liked all women.

[@AndreaGiampietroPoesia]

She wasn't pretty but enchanting!

[@susantunbridge4612]

Anyone who was a decent human made him comfortable. He did a great deal for black artists, he and Frank Sinatra refused to play to segregated audiences, and they made great improvements for black artists in Las Vegas, and Dean made sure there was lots of representation on his show. No doubt he and Frank both remembered being bullied because of being Italian immigrants; it was really bad in the US.

[@dirkandi]

Thank you very much! Caterina Valente is the perfect example for what is soo missed in many of todays "artists"! Not only could she do anything - singing, dancing, acting, playing instruments, but throughout her incredible career she remained very humble and very kind. I adore this woman and she will always be my biggest role model and idol! By the way - you look very cute!

[@michaeldeane9029]

Ah Fil, a legend.. I first heard Caterina sing (and play) a song Cha cha cha Flemenco....from that moment on I was a fan. She used to perform with her brother Silvio and they were both great guitarists.. thanks for sharing and analysing this most talented musician... stay well

[@crowhaven200]

Wonderful! Dean's shows were like no other. Always wonderful. And yes she can play! Thank you Fil for making me smile today!

[@teresafinoalchemy]

So delightful!!! Caterina is brilliant and such a pro. We had one of her records at home when I was growing up in the 60s. LOL Dino is an Italian man... flirting comes with the territory! I was being flirted with in Italy recently by guys in their 20s and 30s... and I'm 60 years young!

[@teresafinoalchemy]

ANITA Ospedale anche io sono Italiana 😘

[@susantunbridge4612]

It's just kindness, and friendliness, plus a ton of charm. We (certainly in the northern countries) are not used to that in men.

[@hawaiiusa6147]

That's awesome! I love this clip and always love to hear your analysis Fil.

[@tomaszwota1465]

I love that little clip. The flirtatious performance is on point.

[@diamondbed86]

It is so fun going through all of your videos. So diverse and wonderful!

[@valeriataylor8337]

I like Dean very much. Everyone who duets with him is always so at ease. I've known he was a very likable person and people really liked to be with him. A huge example of delightful duets are the medleys Dean and Sinatra used to do. Even who is musically illiterate - like me - can see how effortless they do their thing while clowning and having fun. It is sure a different level of entertaining when you have fun, laugh and their natural talent and charm (and chemistry) make it all so unique.

[@geol1936]

Some Rat Pack member action. Thanks, Fil! Well done!

[@BlueShadow777]

Brilliant! Nothing like this anymore! Just as Dean and Caterina are a breath of fresh air amongst today's madness, you too Fil are a similar breath of fresh air... keep it going.

[@rmcellig]

Thanks Fil for this excellent video which I have seen before many times. The timing is awesome cane the way Caterina and Dean work it out in real time!! It's so fluid and typically Dean. Wonderful!! Caterina was brilliant. I remember watching her on TV in the sixties when I was just a kid. She was always easy to listen to! 😀

[@roberthorn333]

The coming together of different styles and getting the entertainment across to the audience and adding in the humor element. I miss the kind of television that we had back then.

[@suehollar2578]

Yes!

[@barbaradownie3265]

WE WERE BLESSED WITH A GALAXY OF STARS 😍😍😍

[@louisb5563]

This was fun! I saw this when you released this but I felt I couldn't comment b/c I was caught up in their chemistry instead of her playing although I watched your analysis. I just now watched it a 2nd time focusing on her playing w/better appreciation of your analysis. Another great one, great job Fil! P.S. We did survive that tornado!

[@Jovolution]

Caterina was a number One Star in Germany and worldwide. She was singer ( in many languages), dancer, artist, movie actor and Show maker. In a movie together with Bill Haley and and and .. don't forget her genious brother and multi instrumentalist Silvio Francesco.

[@postscript67]

One of my favourite KZbin videos. I don't know how many times I've watched it these last few years, every time with a smile on my face, and I always laugh out loud when Caterina loses it at "You can bet your sweet cheeks!"

[@dalem8332]

Great video! Dean Martin's show was so entertaining! I remember it as a young fella. Dean was a natural showman. Classic. Her guitar playing style so impressive! Great performance here! Thanks Fil! 😎🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

[@kash_88]

It's unbelievable how much you can learn watching this channel and is so entertaining at the same time. I found Fil on youtube few weeks ago and have been watching his videos everyday, best things in life happen to be free 😁

[@basildavidson4597]

Wonderful! The way you showed us the brilliance behind what many would almost see as a light hearted number is great. Thank you. I have a new appreciation of Katarina and your knowledge.

[@CCoburn3]

Cute video. Baah is not quite the lyrics of "Everybody Loves Somebody," but Dino sang it well. And she was great. They both had tremendous talent.

[@kristinaschlegel2680]

they had such wonderful chemistry! their charm is off the charts, as is their talent.

[@JC-Denton]

You know, back in my youth, childhood actually, she used to be quite popular here in Germany, too. And was frequent visitor in the TV-Shows. Therefore I had always had this image of her in mind, of being kinda light and mainstream. Only until recently I have realized what a worldwide and talented star she really was...

[@joefenech6839]

I never heard of her, Fil...and I am not sure why? Great find and review!

[@ugodagostino06]

Glad you appreciate Caterina. So do I.

[@steveleblanc7983]

My late mom's favorite singer. I always loved his deceptively easy singing style as well. Check out his version of "The Street Where You Live".

[@deepsix1010]

Was my late dad's favourite as well... I love his version of "On the Street Where you live". But whenever I hear the song I can only visualize Jeremy Brett :)

[@steveleblanc7983]

@@deepsix1010 Jeremy was actually dubbed by Bill Shirley but yes Jeremy played a great Freddy.

[@dakota3718]

ohhhh God I loveeeee Dean Martins voice, it’s so soft & smooth, it relaxes me

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

What a cool song. I almost laughed when I saw the title, but I just said "Next Stop, Fil's analyses video!" Never disappointed by the journey. What an amazing lady, singing with a cool dude.

[@haroldwilkes6608]

The Pope would have a hard time not flirting with her - just, Wow! Always liked Dean, never saw any ego from him, just fun to be around. Unusual review but, as usual, very well done. Thanks.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

They were both so charming together. ^-^

[@DC-mm9zo]

Great job snagging this clip. I always thought the interplay as good as the playing. Thanks again.

[@thomasbrady8056]

It is IMPOSSIBLE to not smile while watching Dino have fun. I love your Dean Martin analyses.

[@brianoneil6659]

Caterina is an amazing talent. I'm always so impressed Fil, that you discover these talents and gems from long before your time. Now you want to see some flirting, check out some of Dean's vids with Lainie Kazan who was a regular guest. Your smile as you watch the proceedings is mega-watt, bro. Thanks for all the good work you offer us!

[@ArcaneWeasel]

I have always adored Dean Martin as a vocalist and entertainer. Thank you for showing this clip. Love your comments and that dazzling smile. Stay well and be safe.

[@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301]

Valuable analysis of an iconic entertainment moment. Maybe worth mentioning also that among Caterina's many talents on display here is conducting. She is not just in control of Dean, in control of her playing, in control of her singing - at the end she is in control of the orchestra. It is she who conducts the grand finale, bringing the orchestra in and bringing them off (presumably through the intermediary of the MD) with perfect clarity . . .

[@pamnichols7877]

Love love love Dean Martin!!!!!! He just makes me smile!!!! Yes he was flirting! God she is amazing!!!!! I loved watching his Comedy hour and the infamous roasts!!!!!

[@mightyV444]

That was fun to watch, thank you Fil! :-) I remember Caterina Valente being on German TV aaall the time during my childhood, during the 70's through to the early 80's, and I'd always gotten a somewhat arrogant vibe off her, like she was being a bit of a show-off with her multi-language knowledge. But anyway, I must say I am indeed surprised to learn she used to actually play the guitar and very well, too! Makes me see her in a slightly different light, and she comes across here as really quite charming, too :-) This song also reminds me of some of the stuff Carol Kaye was demonstrating in her documentary. And one more thing I'd like to add, Valente used to also perform together with her brother Silvio Francesco a lot :-)

[@dirkandi]

Caterina always was a very humble, kind and completely down to earth gal! Germans just couldn't cope with her worldwide success as they claimed her to be exclusively "theirs" and were not at all familiar with her many talents and her broad spectrum. Although you don't hear from her much nowadays you'd be surprised for how many artists she still is the ultimate role model as it really doesn't get any better than her!

[@josephdupont]

what an amazing talent .. thank you for giving her the credit she deserved...

[@AceMoonshot]

Funny thing is that Dean almost never/barely rehearsed. It gave the show a looseness that was fun and unpredictable. Dude was the king of cool. Never saw this video before, that I recall. Tyvm for it.

[@YogZab]

Hi from Toronto! A talent whose live shows were legendary was Bobby Darin. Incredible. Multi- instrumentalist and a singer with the best timing I've seen in a concert. And the poor man was dying in his last tv specials, whisked off backstage to oxygen masks after performing. Lonesome Whistle & Midnight Special (plus the mega medlies) could be the greatest live tv broadcasts I've ever seen. And his band, wow, so clean, so spot on. Perfection. Try Bobby!

[@jamminwithjambo7729]

How could Dean not flirt!!!???!!! The Dean Martin Show definitely was an American favorite. I must say Catelina was spot on and a perfect conductor. Thanks for the chords Fil. 😎👍🏽🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶

[@valeriataylor8337]

he would flirt with any one wearing skirts! haha it was part of his act

[@TheLonesometoad]

Current entertainers need to take a step back and drink up the talent and abilities oozing from these vintage stars. No electronics, sampling, pitch manipulation. Actual musicians and singers having the times of their lives while executing near-perfect performances. It just doesn't get any better.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Dean is my all time favorite entertainer, he could have been bigger than Sinatra but he was happy with what he had. Incredible voice, decent actor and was incredibly funny comfortable in his own skin, there aren't any like him anymore... Very sad.

[@barbaradownie3265]

DEAN IS BIGGER THAN SINATRA

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

@@barbaradownie3265 I'd like to think that, I wish it were true, I think Dean had the better voice, it certainly aged better but in reality maybe only Elvis was bigger than Sinatra.. and I think that's how Dean wanted it. Frank was filling concert arenas, Dean wasn't, it wasn't his thing. Frank had a fairly vibrant recording career most of his life, and controlled every aspect of the sessions to include music. Dean went in sang what they told him and got to the golf course.

[@PianoGesang]

There are but they play PS5 now

[@mdarrenu]

Two of the greatest entertainer ever - entertaining the audience and themselves so effortlessly.

[@georgeelfbow9908]

Thanks for this video! Dean Martin are always great! And so are Caterina Valente.

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

It’s common knowledge that Dean liked to keep things loose, and this duet proved it. Caterina and Dean were made for each other.

[@axiomist1076]

Loved your breakdown of the performance. Shes also got a marvellous personality, very professional and very entertaining. Shes really nice to watch.

[@debishaw9355]

Soooooo Dean Martin! Love it. My dad would sing his songs for us kids in the early 60’s, maybe late 50’s and we kept laughing until he was done.Catarena is a great performer. Have never heard her perform before. Thank you for the analysis, Fil.

[@Avicenna10]

Nice seeing something totally out of left field. I loved it!

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Thank you Fil! This brought tears to my eyes. When I was little, my Dad used to sing to the radio. He sounded so much like Dean Martin! Many years later I found out he used to call my Mom on the phone and sing to her! Thanks again for the memories! RIP Mom and Dad!😇🙏❤

[@cstarv]

love both of them. Have albums from both. I was named after her, have a lot of issues getting people to spell my name right. She was a great singer in multiple languages. Pretty much the only thing my German mother and hispanic father could agree on.

[@drewpall2598]

Quite familiar with Dean Martin. and somewhat with Caterina Valente. excellent demo and analysis again! entertaining television footage from the Dean Martin Show. love the variety in your analysis Fil.

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Yes..I own Dino's records..love him..my top three coolest entertainers to ever live..Elvis..Dean..Keith Richards..thanks Fil

[@lynndow3185]

That's a lovely assortment, Mark!

[@DarkVillager]

to be able to coordinate that with a live studio band in those days and to get the mix right for tv too.. wow

[@psw4763]

He was just so wonderful and fun to watch. Great entertainer and singer.

[@dieterhans3563]

Caterina and Dean a great couple. Caterina had many personality shows in Europe. She was a super star. She has always sung Bossa Nova. the LP's most intimate Valente is in Bossa Nova style. very beautiful

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

She was beatboxing in 1965!

[@tracyzimmerman7912]

This is at a time of innocence. The flirting is cute and not deragatory. You also always got quality entertainment. Back then entertained without sensationalism.

[@barbaradownie3265]

I LOVE CATERINA AND DEAN. CATERINA ALSO SANG WITH BILL HAILEY AND THE COMETS "VIVA LE ROCK AND ROLL" 😍😍😍😍😍 KZbin HAD A VIDEO OF HER SINGING WITH BILL HAILEY.

[@mvdeehan]

I just read about her passing at age 93 in the NYT’s and clicked the link to the Dean Martin video and then to your analysis. A superbly talented entertainer indeed. Thanks for explaining the chord work so well and for highlighting her talent.

[@darlatidwell6255]

A great look back at those family shoes from the late 50's and 60's. Everybody loves Dean Martin still. The Brat Pack Teddy Bear. TY Fil. 🤟

[@randymarsengill2071]

Bravo, Fil! I appreciate your analysis of old masters.

[@Queenie_Francie]

I love how you smiled throughout the video of Dean and Caterina. They were both wonderful, watching this again brought back so many memories of sitting on the living room floor watching Dean's show. Oh, the memories. My parents never missed his show and sometimes we were allowed to stay up and watch.

[@mariorabottini5687]

Brilliant Fil! Dean Martin is my all time favourite Crooner! Apart from having an incredible voice he’s a great comedian! Caterina is another amazing talent. I really enjoyed her singing along with her sensational guitar playing....always a pleasure to listen to her! I would love to see shows like this come back! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘

[@robinflea]

I’ve always loved him, he never really would rehearse. It’s so cool to see you go over these older famous singers. Love watching you and can tell when you’re enjoying it with that big smile. Thanks for all you do.

[@marilynsheffield612]

This was so good Fil! Who wouldn't smile at this sweet fun the two of them are having. You are so good at what you do, explaining all what she is doing. Wow who would have known? I listened to a lot of his songs after this video and BTW I think Dean Martin sings two of the greatest romantic love songs to date. "In the Misty Moonlight" and "Since I met you baby" . I sure wish you would analyze Dean Martin and his voice. There's not that many people with voices like Elvis, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, (Keith Harkin when he was with Celtic Thunder but since Keith left Celtic Thunder 3 or 4 yrs ago his sings a lot more with a Irish voice which Keith Harkin is Irish. These fellows knew/know how to carry a tune, they were born that way. Have a good day Fil. love ya😍😚💕❤

[@johnstebbins6228]

Fil , that was a bit of magical , musical entertainment ! I found myself focusing on Caterina's playing ( I think you did , too ) because it was so good . But it was the chemistry and humor in this video that made it great !

[@davidhosscowart5849]

DM!! The coolest cat that ever was!!

[@POWER-LINKS]

MATT HELM

[@debravirden7130]

Wonderful!!! Fil is a superb guitar master/teacher. Always kind, and I enjoy the demonstrations of Caterina's artistry (Contrary to popular belief Dean Martin was not a drunk).

[@rhondawileman1466]

No but he did play a good one in the movie Rio Bravo with John Wayne and Ricky Nelson in 1959. A great classic movie and also two very talented singers in it as well! 😂🙋✌🤘ROCK🤘

[@susantunbridge4612]

No, Dean never could have done the amount of work he did, or made the amount of $$ he made, or played golf at 8:00 am every day, and also golfed with the likes of Sam Snead if he had been a drunk. Anyone looking at him, healthy face - not a drinker. It was an act.

[@Relaxlifeisshort2]

I watched this many times and also noticed how good she is with those chords. So glad someone else noticed and appreciates it.