Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This

Enjoying great success in music, film, television, and the stage, Dean Martin was less an entertainer than an icon, the eternal essence of cool. A member of the legendary Rat Pack, he lived and died the high life of booze, broads and bright lights, always projecting a sense of utter detachment and serenity; along with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and the other chosen few who breathed the same rarefied air, Martin -- highball and cigarette always firmly in hand -- embodied the glorious excess of a world long gone, a world without rules or consequences. Throughout it all, he remained just outside the radar of understanding, the most distant star in the firmament.
Dino Paul Crocetti was born on June 7, 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio; the son of an immigrant barber, he spoke only Italian until the age of five, and at school was the target of much ridicule for his broken English. He ultimately quit school at the age of 16, going to work in the steel mills; as a boxer named Kid Crochet, he also fought a handful of amateur bouts, and later delivered bootleg liquor. After landing a job as a croupier in a local speakeasy, he made his first connections with the underworld, bringing him into contact with club owners all over the Midwest; initially rechristening himself Dean Martini, he had a nose job and set out to become a crooner, modeling himself after his acknowledged idol, Bing Crosby. Hired by bandleader Sammy Watkins, he dropped the second "i" from his stage name and eventually enjoyed minor success on the New York club circuit, winning over audiences with his loose, mellow vocal style.
Despite his good looks and easygoing charm, Martin's early years as an entertainer were largely unsuccessful. In 1946 -- the year he issued his first single, "Which Way Did My Heart Go?" -- he first met another struggling performer, a comic named Jerry Lewis; later that year, while Lewis was playing Atlantic City's 500 Club, another act abruptly quit the show, and the comedian suggested Martin to fill the void. Initially, the two performed separately, but one night they threw out their routines and teamed on-stage, a Mutt-and-Jeff combo whose wildly improvisational comedy quickly made them a star attraction along the Boardwalk. Within months, Martin and Lewis' salaries rocketed from $350 to $5000 a week, and by the end of the 1940s they were the most popular comedy duo in the nation. In 1949, they made their film debut in My Friend Irma, and their supporting work proved so popular with audiences that their roles were significantly expanded for the sequel, the following year's My Friend Irma Goes West.
With 1951's At War with the Army, Martin and Lewis earned their first star billing. The picture established the basic formula of all of their subsequent movie work, with Martin the suave straight man forced to suffer the bizarre antics of the manic fool Lewis. Critics often loathed the duo, but audiences couldn't get enough -- in all, they headlined 13 comedies for Paramount, among them 1952's Jumping Jacks, 1953's Scared Stiff and 1955's Artists and Models, a superior effort directed by Frank Tashlin. For 1956's Hollywood or Bust, Tashlin was again in the director's seat, but the movie was the team's last; after Martin and Lewis' relationship soured to the point where they were no longer even speaking to one another, they announced their breakup following the conclusion of their July 25, 1956 performance at the Copacabana, which celebrated to the day the tenth anniversary of their first show.
While most onlookers predicted continued superstardom for Lewis, the general consensus was that Martin would falter as a solo act; after all, outside of the 1953 smash "That's Amore," his solo singing career had never quite hit its stride, and in light of the continued ascendancy of rock & roll, his future looked dim. After suffering a failure with Ten Thousand Bedrooms, Martin's next move was to appear in the 1958 drama The Young Lions, starring alongside Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brando; that same year he also hosted The Dean Martin Show, the first of his color specials for NBC television. Both projects were successful, as were his live appearances at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas; in particular, The Young Lions proved him a highly capable dramatic actor. Combined with another hit single, "Volare," Martin was everywhere that year, and with the continued success of his many TV specials, he effectively conquered movies, music, television and the stage all at the same time -- a claim no other entertainer, not even Sinatra, could make.
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[@wendystarita7996]

Absolute perfection. Dean Martin...His instrumentalists, his presentation, his voice and his song, it was so eloquent that even on an antiquated and dusty recording with low fidelity, he surpasses and defeats any shortcomings with his God given talent. And he gave us a top 40s hit when he was in his 40s. Everybody loves somebody. Nobody has ever done that except Dean. Thank you Dean. We will always love you.

[@claudpiro6469]

Nulla da aggiungere. Amen

[@radagastdk]

Absolute comment: Everybody love somebody. Gives us hope for those of us past 40 :)

[@tommas2674]

they don't make musicians/ actors like they used to for a loooong time.

[@claudpiro6469]

Yeaaaaa

[@blasspedraza7809]

Me sumo a tus expresiones. Tema fascinante, con una letra cautivante y un coro impecable.

[@karenwilcox5241]

His voice was liquid silk absolute perfection

[@jamieleejones795]

Its pure gold isnt it . I love deano

[@Peter-tu1qp]

Karen I cud not av put that any better. This guy was unique. Bravooooooo Dean.

[@ryanpattison7435]

I'm 31 and he is a absolute ledgend in my eyes

[@shanemamaku9664]

Absolutely.

[@sledhead69]

as a lover of all music from heavy metal, to, pop, nothing beats the deano

[@billwellington4222]

Sinatra gets so many plaudits. This man could sing with such a velvet voice but cruelly overlooked. About time the balance was shifted a little and give him the recognition he deserves.

[@marlenerapino4403]

I always thought Dean had a better voice...

[@mgreco712]

He just never took singing as seriously as Sinatra. Preferred acting and comedy

[@randallkoch6183]

Frank was the better singer. Dean was the better entertainer; kind of a "jack of all trades". He could sing, act, do stand up comedy and be a variety show host.

[@nurkenrustem6044]

@John Mrshall Your observation is arrogant. Frank would sing the phrase, Dino would sing the melody.

[@dfostman6014]

He does it effortlessly, not to mention the king of cool.

[@jmrodas9]

Dean Martin was such an excellent and outstanding Singer, and every song he sang sounds just right. This one is one of my favorites by him. Timeless it is good to listen and shall be listened as long as people love each other.

[@melfordbaptiste8456]

One of the greatest voices ever recorded RIP Dean Martin

[@jmrodas9]

Dean had such a charisma for acting, singing and making jokes, that made me laugh. A complete entertainer, and a very talented one too. This song is Great to hear sung by his outstanding voice.

[@SufganiyotSecurity88]

the way he delivers "through" at 2:03 - like a hot knife through butter! So smooth!

[@sydneycarton9973]

agree completely, it also shows he was singing in this performance, not just lip syncing. Great song!

[@chrisgreulich]

no one else could ever sing this song so well. It's the best song Dino ever sang.

[@claudpiro6469]

Ne ha cantate molte belle... una delle migliori sicuramente

[@donnyyork2149]

"That's Amore"

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

This one of my favorite Dean Martin songs. He sings it with such conviction! He so enjoys performing and he transfers this joy to the audience.

[@cooperjason1315]

That man could sing . 👍😎

[@lylethaparker9453]

I just love this song. So amazing! Just Dean and the guitarist.❤️

[@suebeawho6537]

Sweet sweet🤗

[@jumpwithjo]

I LOVE Dean! Smoothest voice ever. There will never be another Dean, he was the whole package!

[@usaneebeilles9510]

'Simply beautiful. 'Memories Are Made Of This- by Dean Martin' Perfeft in every area. ❤

[@lucymcdee9109]

December 2023. Fabulous 👌

[@johnhanusin4973]

This was my favorite song when I was nine years old in 1955. It is still among my all-time favorites. Perfect arrangement and perfect performance!

[@BenevolentInstigator]

I used to sing this song when I was 4 years old in 1956. I'd play my mother's 78 of this and knew the entire lyrics. Still love the song and his voice today.❤

[@katerinaargyropoulou8818]

I love this song!!!

[@jmrodas9]

Dean's voice sounds excellent, and for me, this is the best version of the song. Dean was such a good entertainer, actor singer, and who almost always made good jokes, besides singing and acting very well.

[@maredaneva7738]

Ach was waren die Zeiten früher so schön und so liebevoll. 🤗

[@zeldasmith6154]

Elvis Presley loved his singing.

[@steventeague6194]

DEAN MARTIN WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST VOCALS OF OUR TIME

[@mullen25]

he makes it look easy because that's how talented he was. great great singer. i love this song.

[@ejcsuper4]

Smoothest voice with wonderful inflections...made it look easy but that was his style....no topping Dean, Frank, Elvis, Bing,etc. They all had real voices not this crap you hear today...the music today drowns out the voices of today and with good reason...I was born in 1949 so I know and grew up with these tremendous talents.

[@tristanbooker7915]

Real talent is still out there but it's drowned out by the "marketable" trash we have now.

[@Slickboot21]

'49 was a very good year to begin the journey.. I'm sad for the kids today in a way.

[@ronnie237]

I was born in '47 and also had the pleasure of seeing these great talents. Loved also ' 50's doo wop and the great groups of the '60's. Got to see one of the greats, Tony Bennett in Wildwood New Jersey.

[@dyslexicbatnam1350]

Lucky. I'm just 13 and love music from the 50's. It's always been my dream to be born around 45 or 46 so I could grow up through the 50's. Whenever I listen to music from today, it always makes me embarrassed to a part of this generation.

[@tributeartist]

AMEN to that brother! In my Showbiz world, you can either Sing or you Can't! No Faking it! www.bluesuedeent.com

[@waynemcgarrity4015]

I prefer Dino over Sinatra any day of the week legend

[@miguelivanguerra2106]

Man! How I love this song. (and guess, I''ll love it for ever.)

[@ilincutaalex6029]

The best version of this wonderful song !👏👏👏

[@nereidamatoscolon]

Terrific ❤❤❤

[@graniteman62]

Dean was complete natural, no practise, no thought, lets do it boys.

[@thomasowens6041]

Fantastic voice. The best of the era.

[@RonaldSpring-bm6ct]

Best member of the Rat Pack

[@John-mg9df]

Just absolutely fantastic 👍👍👍

[@tomlord5398]

I wish Dino had made more like this one. He should have put those guys on full time.

[@elliestar88]

This is my favorite song from Dean, so what a joy to be able to see him perform it.

[@mwilamumba7938]

Indeed memories are made of this...💕

[@fumingriley]

Love this live performance, you can really get the measure of an artist when it's done live and Dean was as solid as they come. I thank God for KZbin and posters like John1948ThreeC so that we can enjoy and relive these great moments.

[@roelofvanduinen9916]

Fuming Riley

[@grandadrepsher1]

What a wonderful song! The perfect singer, with the perfect back-up group!

[@gcr46]

Grande e inesquecível, Dean Martin.

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

Memories for my mom and dad may they both rest in peace hold each other and be with our God

[@Raughwe]

Bless you honey!

[@DaronWoodward]

Just how lovely is this, four sets of strings, great counter melody, tight harmonies and on the top...the ice smooth Deano. A master at work.

[@donnabledsoe5257]

Smoothest voice there is. GOOD AS IT GETs!

[@wboyle9721]

Class act Dean Martin

[@kyawkyawwin1]

The definitive Mr Cool.

[@gilkesmartha]

WHAT A FAB THING TO SEE !

[@grudzz7049]

Busted eye's and lip's and a broken face..what a voice... what a voice ....❤

[@MoonlightNothing]

Memories Are Made Of This Sung by Dean Martin (The sweet, sweet, memories you've given me You can't beat the memories you've given me...) Take one fresh and tender kiss Add one stolen night of bliss One girl, one boy Some grief, some joy Memories are made of this Don't forget a small moonbeam Fold it lightly with a dream Your lips and mine Two sips of wine Memories are made of this Then add the wedding vows One house where lovers dwell Three little kids for the flavor Stir carefully through the days See how the flavor stays These are the dreams you will savor With His blessings from above Serve it generously with love One man, one wife One love, through life Memories are made of this Memories are made of this

[@katerinaargyropoulou8818]

A perfect voice!!!!!!!

[@MikeBlitzMag]

Dean Martin and the Easy Riders working together as they are here was a dream collaboration. They really should have worked together more often. Absolute, utter perfection.

[@lorainetaylor2012]

Love Dean Martin and this song is fantastic

[@dennismoore8297]

At 0:57 the background singer on the left chimes in with "then at the wedding bells" when it's not the chorus yet. Dean takes it in stride with just a blink. The guy on the right then looks at the other guy with a funny look. Dean was a pro thru and thru.

[@jenv5867]

Thank you Dean Martin! Rest in Peace.

[@omamckittrick7968]

Takes me a bunch more than 2 sips of wine!! Dean Martin is pure entertainment!! Love you Dean!!!

[@Luxecheree]

Brings a tear to my eye reminds me of family memories. This is such a beautiful song Dean Martin is truly an amazing singer!

[@tommas2674]

did you dance on your parents feet to this?

[@robinharris8837]

I have always loved this song a lot. I remember when I was about to be a budding teenager. I knew I'd be getting a record player as a gift. My father drove me the night before to pick up the one record I would have before I was to get the gift. The record: This one. Thank you for having it here.

[@brucepowell9252]

Songs like this we don't get anymore, need Dino for the flavor.

[@katerinaargyropoulou8818]

A magnificent voice

[@carlosrenesaavedra.s4258]

Lo que voy a nombrar de los grandes de la musica contemporánea en el ayer hoy y siempre DEAN MARTIN ,FRANK SINATRA ELVIS PRESLEY GRANDES

[@christopherbawson5488]

My favorite song by Dean, and one of my favorites of all time, no matter when. 1956 sure rocked , with this Elvis and of course The Platters

[@johnlinnon2629]

I just had a conversation, via KZbin comments, with Paul Politi, who co-wrote 'Those Oldies but Goodies' for Little Ceaser and the Romans, a Doo Wop hit, way back. And he wrote many of Barry White's tunes with Barry. A really cool guy!

[@delfin.27]

Predivno za slušati užitak njegov glas i glazba lijepo je hvala Dean!🙏❤️🙏 🇭🇷pratnja je odlična ostao si nam u divnom sjećanju.

[@therawproduct]

Dean was and is AWESOME. He also stood up against racism with Sinatra for Sammy. Much respect for Dean Martin aka The Mills Bros all in one

[@coolidgeshowman]

Showmanship!

[@byrondixonbd]

Pure awesome. Golden voice.

[@Idenio]

It is a beautiful "Memory"!!!!

[@eandsm4620]

love, Love, LOVE!

[@richardtaylor9500]

what a voice

[@JimKIncerSr]

Super Song!

[@marlenerapino4403]

Always loved his music...

[@RealGoodTalk]

Elegance, Class, a true gentleman. This kind of masculinity doesn't exist anymore. In fact, it would probably be labeled "gay" and less than manly today.

[@gssheriff7278]

Dean the best

[@ShaneNagy]

Elvis wanted to sing like him you can clearly hear it at 1:38

[@nerd1021]

My dad loved him ,and now i will be playing Dean for the spreading of my dads ashes into the the ocean his wishes for he was a fisherman , Dean will be pkaying loud n proud rip dad .💖,until we meet again.

[@hellothere8327]

Man, what a time!!!!!

[@thesongndanceman1]

Dean my favorite rat pack

[@johnlinnon2629]

Have you seen him and Frank on the Carson show?

[@dianestone6076]

i have loved dean martins voice since i was about 4..all we had was radio..!!

[@AD-yi3qz]

Pure musical magic from the King of Cool. There will never be another Dino. RIP. And have fun with the rest of the boys.

[@arlenroth8373]

This was a huge influence on Elvis!

[@dannydunne6084]

Class, pure class! What a singer. They don't make them like that anymore!

[@jmrodas9]

When his Mother made him, she broke the mold. Regards.

[@ppwiii]

Great video, great song and great performance. I love at the end as they take a bow, you can see they knew they nailed it.

[@glennkoons1560]

Loved this song yrs. ago. Loved Dino as did my wife. Saw him near his dying days in P.S. in a restaurant. Sad.

[@rogerquintanilla863]

My favorite all-time singer along with Brooke Benton.

[@Mounia_MJD]

I love you baby Dean Martin

[@juttawinkler7280]

Dean Martin was the diamond of that time for me, his voice with the incomparable "melting" could only enchant. He was also remarkable in human terms...Today is my Dean Martin-Music-Day!

[@gloriaschramm205]

WOW one of my all-time favorites!!!

[@lanajenkins7651]

such a work of beautiful art. they don't have songs like this anyone. you have to go back in time to get them.

[@thusharakarunanayake848]

Great song.....

[@kierondudley597]

If I were stuck in a lift with as many singers you could count on one hand, he'd have to be one of 'em..!

[@RDK860]

Dean and the "Easy Riders" Landed on the Top 30 on 12/3/55, Spent 6 Weeks at No. 1, On the Chart 24 Weeks!

[@anthonymoody4601]

this man could be drunk as hell and half in a coma and still sing beautifully

[@joehall5272]

The King of cool.

[@65cavern]

Also. Not may realise that he was such a good comedian, ad lib, too. “I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.” Dean Martin

[@judithjennings5386]

when i was born my ma nearly died.my pops bought mum this record we played it at her funeral i miss her every day x

[@frankmilazzo4002]

The legend Mr Dean Martin !!!

[@claudpiro6469]

Leggenda italiana... ma che solo in america poteva realizzarsi...

[@omamckittrick537]

His spirit is still here!!!

[@spoonful1018]

One of the greatest songs ever

[@kpsa7108]

That voice!

[@franksayles5903]

My grandad died age 92 yesterday morning, this was his favourite song!

[@philipbuckley759]

he was for the young, and the old....maybe it was the memories....

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

Dino was a smoothie good looking and sang well too miss him

[@marilyncooper7208]

Reminds me of old times. 🚘

[@allenmurray7893]

Great to watch him perform it live.

[@leedempsey5390]

Rip Deano legend x

[@woodiethompson526]

About the coolest dude ever come out of Hollywood. Great voice too!