First time hearing DEAN MARTIN - That's Amore REACTION

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

dean martin wasnt underrated , everybody knew back then that he was a great singer and movie star. he is only underrated because the younger generation never heard of him.

[@davidpanetta6400]

That's BS. The kids is the late 70s knew who Dean Martin was. We all watched the reruns of his tv show and his movies. And let's not forget the Roasts that we watched in the late 70s. And how about all the great movies that used the great songs. Most of the songs were used in the beginning of the opening credits. And the other songs were also used in the movie itself. So let's not say he was has been. He was a great actor and singer and will never be forgotten.

[@walterpanovs]

Check out his biggest hit "Everybody Loves Somebody" which knocked the red-hot Beatles off the top of the charts in August of 1964.

[@timcarr6401]

"It's Been A Hard Day's Night."

[@thepalerider5121]

He said one day "Everybody Loves Somebody" but some timas a bottle of moonshine will do.

[@donrogers1337]

I always loved Dean's singing. You could just hear the smile in his voice. He really loved to preform.

[@ocheltree1]

Dino Crocetti, yea, he was Italian-American. I've always loved Dean's voice. Thank's, Harri, I like how you can appreciate a good voice no matter the genre.

[@John_Chu]

Dean was one of the best in the group of American singers of Italian descent who fused the crooner style with the bel canto of their homeland. Others in this group included Tony Bennett, Perry Como, Vic Damone... Sinatra, though of Italian heritage was a more mainstream pop singer in the line of Crosby and Russ Columbo. Would it surprise you to know that Elvis Presley was a huge fan of Dean?

[@timcarr6401]

Elvis was quite the crooner doing his ballads.

[@thepalerider5121]

"Better Believe It" Rat member and El Mio Paisano.

[@Imadrummin]

Such a classic!!! Gotta love it.

[@viacrucis2509]

Underrated? Dean Martin was a multitalented megastar in his day. The crowd favorite of the rat pack who never took himself too seriously.

[@marybaillie8907]

I remembered his variety show when I was kid. I always enjoyed his singing and my Dad was always laughing at his jokes that I didn't quite get. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@permentleechang1099]

Dean Martin was a beautiful singer as.a young girl I use to see him sliding down the pole always had a glass in his hand thank you for taking time to.play these old music.

[@BOOMNERD51]

Loved Dean great down to earth sense of humor, usually self-deprecating. Variety show every Thurs night in high school. Mom and I crushed on Dean, my Dad loved it when Lena Horne or Ella Fitzgerald were on with Dean.

[@SD-mw1hz]

His voice is like butter and his inflections are fabulous, he paints a picture in your mind as you hear the song. Amore is love.

[@celinhabr1]

Underranted as a singer and as an actor. Dean was bloody great.

[@chetstevens4583]

He also had two network shows. The Dean Martin Hour was a variety show with singing and skits. Then he had a series of Roast specials that have since been taken over by Comedy Central. Difference is Dean's guest list included stars like Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Orson Wells, Jimmy Stewart, Don Rickles and actual Stars of the day. Presidential candidates like Hubert Humphrey and then Gov Ronald Reagan also appeared.

[@tamibrandt]

Sorry for the intrusion... but being an Orson Welles fan that I am... you left out an 'e' in Orson Welles's last name. :)

[@chetstevens4583]

@Randy White what's it like being so perfect you never typo? Better yet, what made you feel the need to make the same point a month later that tamibrandt already made? You realize that missing 'e' has almost no bearing on the OP as the POINT is still pretty clear even without it.

[@chetstevens4583]

@@tamibrandt should I get all snarky and point out the Welles' is sufficient to show the abbreviation?

[@wyvalrosamilia1107]

As a little girl, I would see Dean Martin on TV and thought he was the most handsome and elegant man in the world. I was right.

[@karolyn8644]

Thank you for your sincere appreciation for one of the greatest crooners of all time. I adore Dean Martin's voice. I've read that he really didn't drink much, that the booze thing was just part of the act, played for laughs. He always seemed like such a sweet funny guy.

[@jaynebuchanan4612]

He was in the Rat Pack with Frank and Sammy. Amore means love. He was never underrated, he was adored by millions for his voice and looks. He was also an actor in comedy and drama.

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Yes "The King of Cool"..Please do EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY SOME TIME !!

[@harpergras]

In my house growing up Dean was never underrated...My parents played his songs so much that I thought Dean was living with us.

[@maxpeck7382]

He may be "underrated" now because the young don't even know who he is or that he ever existed. Yet to anyone who knows who he is and knows the fame of him, Frank Sinatra, and the Rat Pack knows that Dean was massive star of his own in his heyday. Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra embodied the two man top pair leaders of the Rat Pack in those days. Both were insanely gifted singers.

[@stevekaspar1396]

Dean was amazing.. Amore.. Dreams are made of this.. on and on

[@desiderious1]

Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti, like many other singers and actors of his Italian heritage changed their names due to prejudice in the entertainment industry. That's Amore translates from Italian into, That's Love.

[@patswanson2870]

He was huge in Canada. He had a weekly TV variety show that was a lot of fun to watch.

[@DavidBrown-hw3yd]

He wasn’t underrated when he was cranking out hits and he was a great secret agent in the Matt Helm movies

[@mamb70]

Definitely Italian, believe Amore is love! I loved his voice. Had many hits. Everybody loves Somebody Sometimes, Your Nobody, Houston, Return to Me. Had a variety show on NBC mid 60s into the 70s. Believe was paid 50 million for 3 year contract. Very successful and prosperous.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

This one and "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" from the 1960 movie "Ocean's 11" are my favorite Dean Martin songs.

[@carollittle1059]

All around talented man, records, acting and comedian

[@suzie4417]

Dean Martin was a showman, especially when he was singing in Italian💗 He was a member of the Rat Pack ! We used to gather in front of the tv on either Saturday night or Sunday and listen to Dean sing, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Tony Bennett, Perry Como 💓& Jerry Lewis, it was very entertaining to see any of these singers/actors. Brings back great memories of our family together ❣️

[@danielvolk237]

He played straight man to Jerry Lewis and were super popular. Martin and Lewis were very famous and did a lot of movies. Dean had a variety show for years and also had the Dean Martin roasts of celebrities, which were hilarious. I liked his crooning even better than Frank, Bing, or Sammy A great entertainer. Great reaction Prince Harri. He's is as Italian as you get. Dean owned this song. 😉🔥👍🕊️💟

[@Lakeshore14]

He had several big hits back in the day.

[@ferkofamily1249]

Dean was an American of Italian heritage. A very good singer and did so with such ease.

[@markr.devereux3385]

Wow this tune was so huge at the time. Masterfully performed with that old world feel very memorable. I was only a kid but it affected me very much.

[@topherwhite370]

Dean is my favorite from the era.

[@barbgallagher]

If you google jerry Lewis and dean martin “that’s amore” you may get a chuckle.

[@JP-kg3ko]

Singer, actor, comedian, movie star, tv star…..he did it all

[@d.j.starling3559]

In his lengthly career, Dean was a huge star in radio, nightclubs, movies, TV AND music, and he was very popular as a fabulous comedian, a great actor in serious films, a lovable lead in comedies & musicals, & an excellent singer with a very long string of hits. Very, very few entertainers can say all that! And he exceled at all!!! His songs are all wonderful!! Ain't That A Kick In The Head, Sway, & You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You are among my favorites. His signature son, Everybody Loves Somebody, is a gorgeous song, magnificently done. IMPORTANT NOTE TO HARRI - The TV channel TCM aired a new documentary about Dean just late last year called Dean Martin: King Of Cool. The title is a name bestowed upon Dean by none other than Elvis Presley, & the doc was absolutely wonderful, & probably the best way for you to learn what a truly good man Dean was at heart, & how multi-multi-talented he really was. I've been a lifelong fan & that doc made even me appreciate him more than I did. Watch it when you can. You'll be a big fan, too, before it's over.

[@LaptopLarry330]

In 1959, Dean Martin was part of a great ensemble cast in the Western film, "Rio Bravo", which starred, John Wayne, Ricky Nelson, and a breakout supporting role by Angie Dickinson.

[@terrisue4059]

He as a singer first, then actor, then comedian. In my eyes at least. He sang the Christmas Song that I'm sure you have heard..."Baby It's Cold Outside" He has many songs worth hearing. Go for it!

[@timcarr6401]

That's not a Christmas song. It's a wintery song.

[@terrisue4059]

@@timcarr6401 whatever, it's the only time you hear it is at Christmas.

[@timcarr6401]

@@terrisue4059 It's as appropriate as a Christmas song as "Summertime Blues."

[@terrisue4059]

@@timcarr6401 look, I said that that is when they play it in my reply. Okay, you made your point. How anal can one be?

[@beverlysmith8025]

So Italian...so charismatic...so talented...that's Dean Martin!

[@dagmar.6954]

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", "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.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

I remember watching the Dean Martin show on tv as a kid. Every show started with Dean singing a song, but when he came out he would jump on the piano and slide off, or the piano would collapse . It was always something different, but he would keep singing. A lot of fun. Also his son and Lucille Ball's son were in a band called Dino Desi and Billy. Billy i didnt know much about, but i think his parents were famous too.

[@patriciamcelroy3581]

Dean Martin is one of my favorite romantic singers. His voice is fabulous. His TV variety show in the late 60s-70s was a huge hit. Funny. Great songs and big stars on the show. Singer. Actor. Member of the Rat Pack with Sinatra. Half of Martin and Lewis (Jerry Lewis), perhaps the biggest comedy act of the 20th century in terms of mega fame when they hit big in the late 1940s-1950s. Even better, he was a genuinely nice man.

[@jangle4246]

Always liked this song by Dino. I used to watch his TV show when I was a kid. Too bad he had to drink and smoke so much, but then, it was a different time.

[@donthomasdunigan7004]

When an eel bites your hand, and that's not what you planned, that's a moray.

[@j.jennings1722]

I've never seen this as a holiday song, seeing as it's a lighthearted song about love (amore), but to each their own. ☺

[@danbitgood429]

He sings in Italian on some of his songs: Return to Me, On an Evening in Roma, Oh Marie and others.

[@donnadubyak6504]

Actor,singer,comedian, professional boxer, dancer he could do it all.

[@davesaulnier232]

Dean martin is italian and has lots of albums out he was equal to old blue eyes was one hell of a singer and actor one of the best

[@janefones5505]

I love any song by Dean Martin..Go down the rabbit hole..What a SMOOTH SEXY SINGER.

[@glennspangler3868]

Please react to Dean’s ‘The Chapel in the Moonlight’! You’ll love it.

[@sherriemorris7413]

He really was a great singer gifted with a lovely voice. He was so multi-talented. Like Sammy and Frank, Dean had a unique voice that he used well in singing, but when they sang together, their voices blended perfectly.

[@johnj2763]

Little known fact, Dean adored the Mills Brothers and especially emulated Harry Mills' vocal technique and style of singing.

[@timcarr6401]

Mainly his persona.

[@johnj2763]

@@timcarr6401 Actually no. Dean admitted he copied Harry's vocal techniques. You can watch some of the old Dean martin TV shows with the Mills as esteemed guest stars and see a real side by side comparison.

[@timcarr6401]

@@johnj2763 I have watched them since I started watching yt in 2000. Bing was his main vocal influence. But Dean liked the on-stage personality of Harry Mills. He loved their music of course. But Bing was his main inspiration undoubtedly.

[@johnj2763]

@@timcarr6401 I appreciate that Tim. Dean over the years recollected many times about his influences especially from growing up in Steubenville. He used to catch Crosby's flicks at the local theater, as did Como and Sinatra. One of those flicks was "The Big Broadcast" '32 with Crosby, Cab Calloway, the Mills Brothers and the Boswell Sisters. Radio shows followed with Crosby and the Mills brothers. When Dean started singing with the Ernie McKay band he purposely imitated Harry Mills style and readily admitted it. Actually he told me so personally. In 1979 he appeared with Sinatra at Boston's Music Hall while raising funds for Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign. After the show they had a private affair at my hotel ballroom. Although not my job lol. I personally ran cocktails for him and had the chance to ask a few questions, like who is your favorite singer. It was Harry.

[@dougpoe4775]

As kid I loved hearing Dean sing in every Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis movie. Thanks for the memories

[@casst346]

Harri, great recactions! Dean Martin was never "underrated"...He was always highly regarded as a top notch high class singer!...

[@rhiahlMT]

His music, his comedy and acting. He starred in a couple of John Wayne movies also. Part of the "Rat Pack" Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. There is a great performance with Frank, Sammy and Dean here on KZbin that is good.

[@chemdah]

This song is so much fun. But when you listen to it you can see how well it's arranged. A great song.

[@anonamoose5673]

Omg my parents would play his albums, we only had a home stereo, and they would dance together. Who knew that so much love one man's voice could inspire

[@jocknomore]

I love how you do not interrupt the song too much. Plus you give love! Much Love Brother!

[@franciscafazzo3460]

do more of DEAN!

[@helenstravis3834]

His voice was pure velvet.

[@kevcall]

My dad was a fan, he wanted(and had) this at his funeral in March 2020 (from covid), aged 90. And we had a budgie in the 70s called Deano

[@lindabescript999]

His full name is Dino Paul Crocetti.

[@Cath1027]

Thank you so much for reacting to this. My parents loved this so much, this has brought back so many memories of happiness. I love his voice, brilliant singer, actor and all round entertainer ❤️🤩

[@RonColeArt]

Dean was a singer FIRST AND FOREMOST above is acting and comedy talents. My number one favorite Dean Martin song is 'King of the Road' for a number of personal reasons. Really I'm happy to hear him sing anything and I own many of his albums. It would be awesome if you would do a reaction video to King of the Road because I just did a search for it on KZbin and so far, nobody's done a reaction to that one... it's a classic Dean hit.

[@victorcowboywest]

Check out his duets with SAMMY DAVIS jr.: SAM'S SONG, NAT KING COLE:" LONG LONG,AGO" and "OPEN UP THE DOGHOUSE (TWO CATS ARE COMING IN) and FRANK SINATRA. (SINGING A MEDLEY OF SONGS) this song was from the movie: " THE CADDY" He was one most relaxed singers in showbiz his nickname was "the King of Cool" He also had is own variety show. Yes he was Italian. THIS IS NOT! A HOLIDAY SONG.

[@ginalolajupiter2942]

Dean has always been a favorite of mine.

[@hazelanglin5907]

His singing is always spoken about .

[@doulbledee9758]

He had a great voice, he was not a drinker even though he was played up as one. I watched his show all the time as a kid in the sixties and seventies.

[@turnerdan53]

He was from Steubenville, Ohio, USA His early years he was with Jerry Lewis

[@777petew]

I was mesmorised by his singing in 1968 when I was 10. His drinking was an act. All his drinks on stage and tv were soft. He wanted to give his best, but he knew how to act drunk.

[@johndavidson5228]

I've always thought that Dean Martin was a great all around entertainer. Thanks for reacting to his songs.

[@LaptopLarry330]

In America, a lot of cities and towns hold Italian Heritage Festivals that last for several days during the Summer months. Large crowds gather for such festivals, and this song is often played, and sometimes people sing along together, especially if they are encouraged by a scheduled musical guest at the festival.

[@johnharding7650]

Really liked it...first time hearing the whole song. He does have a good voice and the instrumentation was fine. Like to see you expanding your range also.

[@joemoe765]

Smooooooth Italiano!

[@tsc6454]

Dean is definitely Italian. His real man is Dino Crocetti. He was a boxer at one time and finally had his nose fixed when he got into show business. I don't if it got broke when he boxed or if he didn't like the way it looked from birth. Love Dean.

[@stephanieo2509]

You've definitely got to hear him doing "Ain't That a Kick in the Head"--one of the best songs of all time.

[@cjax2000]

Dean Martin is one of my favorite singers of all time. He started his career as a singer and went on to do ALL aspects a performer could do and did them all well (well .. honestly not the greatest dancer - but could dance) I know you are a huge Beatles fan (as am I) But I take pride that when the Beatles were totally controlling the top records (top 5 songs at the same time, #1 records for WEEKS at a time) That it was Dean and his song (Everybody Loves Somebody) that knocked them out of #1 with his last #1 hit!

[@larissahorne9991]

According to Dean's Kids He wasn't really an Alcoholic. He thought it was Manly to look like He had a Drink in His hand, even if it wasn't really Alcohol. This definitely a timeless classic and a favourite of mine as a Little Girl. I Posted about Dean Martin and this song on Facebook. My Nephew's Widow said that She was surprised to discover this song on Her Teenage Daughter's Play List. I told Her why I wasn't surprised by My Great Neice's taste in music. That with all of that Auto Tune, it's become Cool to start getting into Older Music. Because Artists actually needed Talent to perform and get a Recording Contract back then. I was Ahead Of My Time as a Teenager of the 90's. My Mum was a 40's Teenager who was into Big Band Swing and the Crooners, who also was an Elvis Fan. Dad was an Old Fashioned Rock And Roll Is A Message From The Devil Type. I grew up hearing Celtic Folk Songs, Classical, Old Country And Western alongside 50's Music as a Little Girl. When I was 13 Mum and I left Him because He was Abusive. My Big Sister moved in with Us, I taught Her about 90's Music and She taught Me about Older Artists. As a result I'm into pretty much every type of Music from Classical to Heavy Metal. Bon Jovi's My All Time Favourite.

[@patst1944]

Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime by Dean one of his best

[@rebeccalipps8007]

Do yourself the favor of checking out Dean singing with The Mills Brothers. Any of the several recordings available here are a good choice. My dad enjoyed The Mills Brothers & passed along his musical sense to me.

[@chrisconversino6294]

He could hardly be considered underrated. After all he did once knock the Beatles.out of the #1 spot on the pop charts. He's a fellow Italian American and Ohio an like myself. He was also in one of John Wayne's greatest movies.

[@dsusan17]

On a funny note most of the time on his variety show he had gingerale in his Whiskey glass. After his son was killed in a aircraft crash it sent him on a downward spiral. I love his voice. Great reaction Harri! He was made fun of in school because of his broken English.

[@hazelanglin5907]

We who are born in the 50's and 60's know Dean as a singer.

[@saundrascheuer-syfert4192]

Concerning Dean's acting career. Most people talk about his humors roles,but that man was great in serious roles too. He's in several westerns

[@jayden2ful]

My favourite

[@ricklaszlo8223]

Dean Martin was half of the team of Lewis and Martin they were a top comedy team and made many movies together eventually Dean had his own TV variety show for 8 years after which he had the Dean Martin Comedy Hour where they would roast people

[@kh2099-z5f]

Dean Martin became famous singing and Jerry Lewis Dean Martin team. That introduced him to movies.

[@stefcaserta3195]

Hi Harri. Followed you for some time. Dean Martin was the coolest cat in Hollywood. Check out the the live version of Everybody loves somebody.

[@glsdaisy]

There's a movie called "Return to Me", named after and featuring Dean's song of the same name; very enjoyable, wonderful cast, starring David Duchovney and Minnie Driver. Some of the characters argue over which country has the best singers. It's a lot of fun.

[@dondonner1095]

Not only can he sing he sings great.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Hi Ibreally enjoyed this reaction. The song was in Moomstruck the movie starring Cher

[@swoesteban5570]

Deano didn't drink alcohol. It was a running gag, they teased him for being a tea totaler. He was born Dino Paul Crocetti in nearby Steubenville Ohio. That's Amore? That's love.

[@sherryandarthurpower9006]

dino my goodness i was born too late will there ever be anyone cooler than that we can try but he will always be the king of cool tfs

[@danielfardella1622]

"Amore" is love in Italian. Great reviews brother!

[@stevekaspar1396]

Excellent review

[@damonhines8187]

Classic, man!! For a bit of fun, look up the version with Dean and old movie partner Jerry Lewis. Their reunion much later, after years of estrangement on one of Jerry's annual Labour Day Weekend Telethons for Muscular Dystrophy was a soul-stirring moment, a bit of a tear-jerker. I also loved it when he'd throw winking versions of some of his hits into the Matt Helm movies. 'The Wrecking Crew' also featured famed Hollywood beauties Elke Sommer, Nancy Kwan, Tina Louise('Gilligan's Island''s Ginger), and tragic starlet Sharon Tate.

[@cherylwilkinson3228]

Dean's real name was Dino Crocetti. His father was born in Italy and his mother was an Italian American. I don't think Dean learned to speak English until he started school.

[@donnadubyak6504]

From Stubenville, ohio.

[@ellavader4411]

If you're down by the sea And an eel bites your knee That's a moray ....

[@phillydog17]

Love Dean's Volare.

[@Agent77X]

Dean was one of the famous Rat Pack entertainment group!

[@jayjackson8480]

I like your reaction to this old classic from an iconic performer. But then again, I have enjoyed nearly all of your reaction videos, including those you post about the performances and talent of vocal artist. I have been a huge fan of Elvis (since I was young, I am 72 now) both as a vocal artist and for his fearless actions that helped breakdown the racial divide that was so prevalent in America when he was just starting his career. You have also done a couple of reviews of Jackie Evancho, another vocal artist who I have followed since 2010. Jackie has also performed "Bridge Over Troubled Water", as a special guest star for the World Water Day Fundraiser 2013 in Las Vegas. I have no doubt that you would be COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY by her unbelievable performance. you OWE IT TO YOURSELF to watch the video of that performance, even if you do not wish to post a review of it. I am serious, if you truly love GREAT PERFORMANCES you would curse yourself for missing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_XiYRrq9aJY5o

[@toniwilson1579]

Most likely it was Dean singing in the movies. He is Italian. He only spoke Italian till he went to school. His parents came to America on a boat from Italy. Elvis called him The King of Cool. It was from a movie he did with his partner from 1946-1956 Jerry Lewis. The movie was called .. The Caddy. Amore means love in Italian.

[@sherigrow6480]

Underrated isn't really right. He was a huge celebrity and multi talented. NBC paid a lot of money to have him for his weekly variety show. We never missed it, it was so fun and he always seemed warm and hospitable.