LOVE IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Dean Martin - Little Ole Wine Drinker Me REACTION

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Dean Martin is ALWAYS worth listening to, he's brilliant.

[@williamcarr7347]

Dean was my favorite Crooner. Smoothest voice.

[@MrWhip55]

This man had it all, crooner , actor, and good looking guy to boot. This song is one of his best.

[@kolchak357]

You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You might be my favorite Dean Martin song.

[@deanm375]

I like the original version which was just Dean, one guitar and his piano player.

[@stormy8207]

Wasnt afraid to make fun of himself. It was one of his endearing traits

[@johnreznick3506]

Simpatico. Being humble is a very underrated character trait.

[@robinwatters6682]

On his roast show roasting Frank Sinatra, he said until the statue of liberty ended up having a broken are 🙂🙂

[@Martin-m1f3l]

He had to...the stuff Dean was doing in those eras, hadn't been invented yet@

[@Martin-m1f3l]

You guys really need to get eyeballs on Dean videos, interviews. Straight up Mack Daddy

[@MrJohnw2454]

His top songs were "Memories are made of this", "Volare", A theme song of his was "Everybody loves somebody sometime"

[@LarryAnello-lb1zq]

The song title is a play on an Italian Swiss Colony wine commercial in the ‘60s that featured “that little old wine maker, me.” For movie night, you should review “Rio Bravo” (1959). It’s a Western with action, humor, and a little romance. In one scene, Dean sings with Ricky Nelson!!

[@jasonmed2119]

YES... One of my fav western films.

[@caroljshepherd3848]

Definitely. One of the best. It's wonderful and you can feel the love and affection between all the men. There is an urban myth that Elvis was supposed to play the Ricky Nelson part. That would have made the film perfect. ❤

[@johnsilva9139]

Was trying to remember what wine company did that commercial. Thanks. Wonder what ever happened to Italian Swiss Colony wine.

[@chrismcdonagh688]

This was my brother John's party piece at every wedding with the rest of us on backing vocals. John passed away last Christmas Eve after a battle with aggressive cancer. Weddings and family occasions will never be the same again, but the inscription on his headstone reads ...."🎶 And the music takes me back to Tennessee 🎶".

[@walking-man-uk]

Don't forget Bing! I know you've done him before, but lots more to appreciate. Not just his christmas music. Bing Crosby was the first and by far the most successful of all those singers commonly referred to as crooners. But the elite of them were so much more than that.

[@mikerant4135]

'Return to me', a massive hit in the UK, and Dean, the ultimate crooner, really pushing his rmoantic side..............

[@floridaboy6051]

The song mentions trains, drinking, Nashville, his woman leaving him AND includes a harmonica! IT IS A COUNTRY SONG!!!!

[@susanliltz3875]

Dean Martin : “ IN THE MISTY MOONLIGHT” romantic!!!

[@otisroseboro5613]

Dean Martin Is The Best 💯,May He R.I.P

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

I loved The Dean Martin Show 1965-1974 and the numerous movies he did with Jerry Lewis 😀 Peace✌️ and Love ❤your 70 year old forever hippie Gary 😊 great reaction 🤣

[@deanm375]

Dean recorded several country songs including "Houston" and "King of the Road". More traditional crooner songs from Dean : "You"re Nobody Til Somebody Love You", "Aint that a Kick in the Head" (studio version not the one from "Ocean's Eleven") "Sway", "Evening in Roma" "Just in Time" , "Imagination" , "Please Don't Talk About Me when I'm Gone" , "Send me the Pillow that you Dream On", "Mean to Me" "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" " Cha Cha Cha D'amour" and "Baby it's Cold Outside"

[@kelqueen9998]

Cha Cha Cha D'amour is my favorite. It's cheesy, but I love it!

[@deanm375]

@@kelqueen9998 I bought the vinyl album in the early 80's. The audio had not been updated so it was in the original "Stereo Phonic" format. So when I played it on my parents stereo the band was coming out of one speaker and Dean was coming out of the opposite speaker. there are some early Beatles song that play like that. True stereo wasn't a thing yet and recording studios were still experimenting.

[@annedurant6000]

Love his voice so unique, when he had his variety show 1965 I was 4 it was love at first sight was glue to the t.v for a hr ,and still feel the same thanks for the blast from the past 😘🥰

[@robinwatters6682]

For those who do not know The Dean Martin Roast show was an absolutely SMASH

[@echobeefpv8530]

My parents played this on the record player, and I loved it. Imagine a 6 year old singing this, in grade school ! Did not work out for me, and parents got a letter " inappropriate lyrics ".

[@blanetalk]

I got in trouble when the nuns called my mom and dad to my catholic school, and said it was inappropriate for me to be singing "Little Brown Jug" and "I won't go huntin' with you Jake, but I'll go chasin' women" on the playground. My parents were so embarrassed, but my grandfather (who taught me those songs) just laughed and laughed!

[@arnoldpainal5885]

Back in the 80s I used to get to hear Paul Anka's show every year. What is most impressive about him is how many songs he has written that are only known as being sing by other singers.

[@patprescott1818]

There's only one Dean Martin ❤ just love his voice so much it soothed me as a child. 😊

[@RonnieAcheson]

Dean was a class act, the loveable lush was just an act, he was a family man, a real nice guy who looked after his family and friends, loved his music, movies and the tv show, thanks for having Dean on the show,🎉🎉❤🎉

[@donaldromesburg1902]

Imagine growing up with just 4 channels on your t.v , if you gave the antenna a little spin, you might get a 5th channel. My grandparents loved Mr Dean Martin. So naturally we had to listen. Dang , I have not heard this over 40 years. Thanks

[@2259r3z]

Whoa, you had four? Lucky. I grew up in a city of several hundred thousand in the '60s and we had only three VHF stations, each an affiliate of one of the big three networks. However, the local ABC affiliate's signal was weak and required so much fiddling with the rabbit ears and fine tuner to get a halfway decent picture that we hardly ever watched it. So, we had only two and a half watchable stations. We also had a PBS station in town on UHF but that required a separate antenna that we either didn't have or tuning it in was more trouble than it was worth, so for whatever reason we didn't get the PBS station. Many cities our size or even smaller had an independent local station, but we did not. However, in '72 our neighborhood was the first in our metro area to get cable TV. It had no "box" and used an adapter to screw onto the VHF antenna connector on the back of the TV, so it still gave us only as many channels as a TV's VHF channel knob had spaces (13?). That was years before cable-only channels, but cable gave us several independent stations from other cities that showed a lot of old movies, old TV shows, and local content, and the picture was excellent with no rabbit ears required. We thought there was no way life could ever get any better than that, and in retrospect, we may have been right. 😄

[@henrystanley511]

You have to hear Dean Martin sing welcome to my world the record version. It's one of the prettiest songs you'll ever hear. 👍

[@jeffjohnson9911]

From around 1963 on Dean Martin released a lot of Country music oriented recordings.

[@robynfedalen1777]

Another song that’s been on my playlist for a long time! Dean Martin had a great voice and he was definitely easy on the eyes❤️✌🏻🎶

[@sharkmedia5969]

Back in the 80s I played drums with an Italian/wedding lounge band that had been around many years before I joined. I was 19 years old and not familiar with most of the music they played which was before my time. We played this song but I didn't know until just now that the actual title was Little Ole Wine Drinker because the name of the band I played in was The Wine Makers and when the singer sang this he would sing Wine Maker instead of Wine Drinker. You learn something new everyday. It only took me 38 years to figure that out! Thanks!

[@jdw5678]

Dean Martin was a versatile singer, he could perform everything from Italian tarantellas to Sinatra-style big band jazzers. He also dipped into the countrypolitan style, including covers of tunes by Tennessee Ernie Ford and Eddy Arnold. He was a memorable figure in the American musical landscape of the 20th century.

[@paulpeacock1181]

Crooner Mel Torme singing Love For Sale featuring the great jazz drummer Buddy Rich live on Met Griffin talk show 1979

[@lonestarladytyler1980]

Dean Martin did love country music, especially in the later part of his career. He did every type of music well.

[@timcarr6401]

Dean's favorite C&W singer was Eddy Arnold. Dean had him on his show a few times.

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Dean had it all, the looks, the voice, his comedic timing and always so much fun to watch. For me he is the best of the Rat Pack.

[@timcarr6401]

Of course he was.

[@TS-ef2gv]

This video reminded me of something I had forgotten. As at least one other commenter mentioned, this song was a 1967 parody of the "Italian Swiss Colony" wine company radio and/or TV jingle from years before. The jingle catchphrase in the commercial said (several times) in a funny voice "The little old winemaker, me." It caught on and people began repeating it as a joke, for example when someone knocked on the door at a friend's house and someone inside said "Who is it?". I had forgotten about it until now, but my dad used to say it and laugh. Being very young at the time and not familiar with the commercial, I didn't "get" the joke or the reference, and I wondered what it meant and why it was supposedly funny. It's odd the things that can stick it your head for 60+ years. 😄 I managed to find the jingle on KZbin and I admit the yodeling and accordion music makes it a bit of an earworm. It doesn't say when the jingle was used, but based on my memory of when my dad used to say it, I'm sure that it was 1963 or before. Several years later ('67), Dean made this song but changed the phrase from wine MAKER to wine DRINKER as a bit of self deprecation based on the running joke about his supposed love of drinking.

[@kenqb5450]

This song was written in 1966 two other singers also released it in '67, Robert Mitchum (actor) and Lefty Frizzell. Other Dean Martin songs: "Sway", "Ain't That A Kick In The Head"

[@misterdoe]

Amber, that was more than just the pace -- this is just plain country. Crooners can cross boundaries too. 😄 I've heard synthpop from folk singers, and *funk* from Mel Tormé, the Velvet Fog himself. And that rattling thing is called a jawbone, believe it or not. The sound was originally made with animal jawbones, due to the rattling teeth. Today there are pro instruments used, but theyre still sometimes called jawbones (or vibraharp, or vibraslap).

[@gregzaffuto4507]

If you guys ever want to watch a John Wayne Western with Dean Martin in it, check out Rio Bravo. Dean plays a drunkard ex deputy that sobers up to help Wayne in a showdown in town. Has some good drama, comedy, and a music segment with Dean, and Ricky Nelson who was a 60s heartthrob and a rare appearance, also an award winning performance for western comedy by a movie legend Walter Brennan playing a sidekick and the best character in the movie.

[@stevefriery9086]

Another fun one would be "Sons of Katie Elder." No singing but lots of Deano.

[@patswanson2870]

One of my favourites from Dean Martin. Another song I like is called Houston. He did cover some Hank Williams Sr. songs as well.

[@timcarr6401]

Dean did an excellent treatment of "Your Cheating Heart."

[@paulpeacock1181]

Dean Martin was in a film adaptation of a Broadway musical called Bells Are Ringing starring Judy Holiday, who was a comedic Oscar wining actress and big in the fifties.

[@johndavidson5228]

Love this wonderful song by Dean Martin. And that it sounds so country makes it even better than usual.

[@davejacobs69dj]

Him with John Wayne in Rio lobo is a classic western movie worth watching

[@jasonmed2119]

Yes

[@tonyneal910]

You mean Rio Bravo. Rio Lobo is the third version of the film after Rio Bravo (1959)with Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson, then it's El Dorado (1967)with Robert Mitchum. I like all three but Rio Lobo really doesn't compare to Rio Bravo and El Dorado. Those two films are true classics. To this day still love hearing the Dean and Ricky duet in Rio Bravo. ❤

[@olivegreenpants7153]

I think he was underrated as an actor

[@danace3896]

I really dig on Dino ,got some more crooners for you guys. Jack Jones Once upon a time ,Mel Torme I'm coming home ,Steve Lawrence Green eyes! Can't miss with these smooth crooners! You guys looking good !

[@cindycline2536]

Dean is my favorite! ❤

[@baird5776mullet]

The actor Robert Mitchum also recorded this song right before Dean did.

[@mylesturvey7593]

Great reaction guys, thx again. “To Many Chiefs, not Enough Indians” is one of the first songs of Dean’s that my mother introduced me to. Always had a soft spot for him, as he was such a great singer/actor/comedian.

[@artfrank649]

"The Door is still open to my Heart" is my favorite song by the great Dean Martin

[@BjornAgain76]

My all time favorite crooner, Dean Martin

[@beverlythie]

My mom, who passed away in 2003, loved this song so much!

[@Jeff-bw6bz]

He played in Rio Bravo with john wayne and sang in it with Ricky nelson.

[@laurengaudette7497]

I love these songs from Dean Martin: "I'd Cry like a Baby," "You Belong to Me," and "My Rifle, My Pony, and Me." But you can't go wrong with Dean!

[@timcarr6401]

How about "Love Me, Love Me." It's a gem. Yet unknown by many Dean fans.

[@SuHu62]

The picture of him pouring whiskey back into the bottle is from the film Rio Bravo. It was onecof my mother's favorites. It has a wonderful duet with him and Ricky Nelson ❤️💕♥️

[@paulpeacock1181]

My Rifle, My Pony, and Me

[@jasonmed2119]

Great film

[@MattRM24]

Another great song by Dean Martin, similar to this one, is “Hey brother, pour the wine!” But more than that, I’d love for you to hear ”Mr. Booze” with Dean, Frank, Sammy and Bing.

[@jvsmith7888]

Two Crooners you will enjoy are Mel Torme and Dick Haymes. They both started in the 1940's and were still making music in the 1960's They were both very popular in their day. Some great Mel Torme songs include "That's All", "Careless Hands", "Too Close for Comfort", "Comin' Home Baby", and many more. Some nice Dick Haymes songs include "As Time Goes By", "You'll Never Know", and "Maybe It's Because." Both of these singers have a huge catalogue.

[@mikeg8175]

Dean Martin has sooooo much humor, and always has a drink in his hand. He has the Sweet Pipes

[@blablawolfwolf]

Guys you need to check out a cat named Mike Bloomfield, the album is called "BETWEEN A HARD PLACE AND THE GROUND". Sample any cut you want off that album, you cant lose. Mike Bloomfield once wore the crown until a young man named JIMI ( yeah that JIMI) came along took away that crown and took it to his grave. Mike Bloomfield is still known to this day as the godfather of the white boy blues. This is a guitarist you need to know, not have to, neeeeeeeed toooooo!!!!!!!

[@TracyfromNC]

He was hilarious in many western movies!

[@rosek2967]

Don't know if you've ever reacted Mel Torme but he was a jazz singer in the 1950s and was known as "The Velvet Fog." A unique crooner.

[@timcarr6401]

I never cared for him. Elvis didn't like the way he sang. He thought Mel's voice was technically sound, but that his heart wasn't in it.

[@JohnPilon082149051552]

Dean’s son was in a band called ‘Dino,Desi and Billy’ who had a few hits in the 60’s. Desi was the son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez. Dean’s son Dino died tragically when the jet he was flying as a member of the Air Force failed to negotiate the side of a mountain in front of him. Dean’s loss affected him significantly.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

Could be wrong, but I think it was the California air national guard, not the air force. Not that it changes what a tragedy it was.

[@JohnPilon082149051552]

@@Aurora-tp3dy My bad. You’re correct. Apologies for confusion.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

@@JohnPilon082149051552 Apologies aren't necessary. Had to think about it for a bit myself. And, whichever it was, he was proud to serve.

[@Bill-c8k]

I may get shit for this but I think Dean was better than Frank

[@bryanwhitton1784]

Not from me. Nor my parents. I remember watching the Dean Martin Show on Thursday nights. My mom loved Dino and my dad loved Joey Heatherton. I loved it all even though I was only about 12 years old.

[@SuHu62]

There's an argument to be made for that ♥️

[@justabaker5609]

I completely agree

[@dakman19]

😮

[@brendastevens2240]

Agree!

[@Bourbon_keeps_me_sane]

Reminds me of my father sitting on the floor of our living room playing LPs on a Saturday night after a few beers. One crooner you might want to check out is Mel Torme. He co-wrote The Christmas Song, That, and "It Happened in Sun Valley", are two of my favorite Christmas songs.

[@redcropuk]

Just like these lovely guys I also laughed with joy when I first heard this song. Class !

[@rhondaturner9494]

Dean Martin was one of my dad's favorites - and even as a very little girl, I thought he was so handsome and funny - and this is probably my faorite Dino song - funny , sensuous, and smooth!!!!!

[@Soundhypno]

Dean sang a song in a John Wayne movie with Ricky Nelson, You would love the movie Rio Bravo. Also Dean Martin was a big hit in the Matt Helm movies, he made 4 of them. All good fun although a little cringe worthy! Then in the 1950s he and Jerry Lewis were the biggest comsdy team in Hollywood and made a bunch of movies like The Caddy, Scared Stiff, Jumping Jacks, 3 Ring Circus...

[@simontemplar4967]

the song is my pony, my rifle and me...

[@jibaropelu9212]

Always loved this song!

[@robcannon9165]

Hi Guys when are you going to finally watch The Rat Pack singing and performing Live " The Birth of The Blues" this shows how Frank,Deano and Sammy just loved hanging out together and having so much fun!!! Please show The Rat Pack Live.

[@pennyervin1424]

Jimmy Roselli is a great crooner ... When my old Wedding Ring Was New ' ... beautiful song

[@russgilbertson8689]

Dean Martin is so good and have so much class.

[@dunringill1747]

In the fan made video you just watched, there was a picture of Dean from the classic western movie 'Rio Bravo' (1959). 'Rio Bravo' is rated very high as one of the great westerns. Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin. and Ricky Nelson (musician / actor). Dean & Ricky even sing 'My Rifle, My Pony, and Me' together. If you want to hear it, you got to watch the movie. I hope you put 'Rio Bravo' on your movie reaction list.

[@timcarr6401]

Elvis was invited to play the role that Ricky Nelson eventually landed. I would have loved to hear Dean and Elvis do My Rifle, My Pony And Me."

[@boozemovies]

@@timcarr6401Elvis would have loved it too, since he idolized Dino.

[@magneto7930]

If you want crooner material, you need to check out the doo-wop group The Skyliners and their hit song Since I Don't Have You!

[@jojoscagman1998]

YES!

[@tjrivers]

He had fun in his demeanor, sincerity in his voice.

[@waltw4537]

Absolute classic. Watched his shows and movies. Thanks. Crooner blues.

[@debbicook1584]

He always had a drink on stage, but rumour has it that it was NOT alcoholic! My brother died in March and he was carried into the Service to Dean singing Volare 🥰

[@tjrivers]

Lots of people say he really was never drunk, didn’t drink much.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

It was apple juice.

[@Kakki82]

I first heard this in 2010 on a saturday morning while I was filthy drinking wine and I loved it lol. Deano is one my favorite crooners.

[@disonsprodigy5909]

I LOVE THIS SONG (well i love all dean martin)

[@kimlevy3174]

Loved Dean Martin ❤

[@steveweis6765]

Dean's country covers are really good. He did a movie with John Wayne "Rio Bravo" outstanding film you should react to. A song from that film was "My Rifle, my pony and me".was his song great one

[@spiderdog7599]

Don't forget another great singer Ricky Nelson accompanied him on that song and co-stared with him and John Wayne in the movie.

[@bcojr1074]

Dean did alot of country songs. He made two or three country albums. Love Dean. R.I.P. Dean!

[@nexpose1]

From mid 60s on Dean did tons of Country, Western songs. Try out HOUSTON,

[@kevinsacks3185]

Houston is a great song! I still have the 45 that my dad bought.

[@letthewindblowme2593]

At that time there was a TV commercial about the Little Old Winemaker me! I think it was Swiss Coloney wine

[@d.j.starling3559]

Dean Martin has always been my favorite performer. Sammy Davis, Jr was the most talented human God ever made & Frank Sinatra was the best of the best when it came to singing a great song, but neither was as easily entertaining as Dean, in song, on stage, on TV & even radio in the early days, and in movies, too!! The more you see & hear of him, the more you'll love him!! Also, Dean recorded several songs with a country feel. He may have grown up in Ohio, but he certainly knew how to sing country music!! Send Me The Pillow You Dream On & King Of The Road of 2 of his most popular in the genre. Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme (Ee-dee Gor-may) were two of the best singers from the crooner era, and a long-married couple (over 50 years when Eydie died in 2013; Steve sadly passed just earlier this year). Each had a spectacular solo career -- Portrait Of My Love, More, & In The Still Of The Night are some of Steve's best. For Eydie, I'll Take Romance shows off her remarkable range, My Funny Valentine is just a stunning song, & If He Walked Into My Life displays her power. They were also incredibly successful recording together. 1960's We Got Us was their first Grammy winner, Through The Years is my -personal favorite, & they performed an incredibly marvelous 15-minute-long medley of songs written by George & Ira Gershwin, which is available on youtube & shouldn't be missed!! Together, Steve & Eydie also perfected a multi-award-winning stage show that was voted best in Vegas several years in a row, among many other honors. They were sooo good, in fact, that when Frank Sinatra died, he left his collection of arrangements for his songs to them, citing them as the best ones to carry on the great music. I listed a few of the wonderful songs Steve & Eydie left for us, but there is a huge, highly entertaining catalogue of songs by Steve, by Eydie, & by Steve & Eydie! Discover them. You'll be so glad you did!!!

[@kelqueen9998]

Eydie is in my top 3 singers of all times. I still have a hard time listening to her music without crying. What Did I Have That I Don't Have is hands down my favorite.

[@d.j.starling3559]

@@kelqueen9998 My top 5 female singers, in alphabetical order: Ella Fitzgerald, Eydie Gorme, Barbra Streisand, Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson (jazz stylist, not from Heart). Top 5, male, also in alphabetical order: Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis, Jr, Steve Lawrence, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra. I LOVE The Beatles & Zeppelin & Queen & lots of others, too!!

[@starman2337]

An early hit song of Dino's was "Memories Are Made of This".

[@Rosedach]

Dean Martin was one of my father's favorite.

[@shirleyhenderson9978]

Takes me back to my dad ,singing after he’d had a few ,many years ago 🍷🍷🍷

[@Rocksider2525]

Classic. My lady of 25 years(well, we've known each other since high school in 79) is all into the Rat Pack guys. Heard it all and love it all. Great video guys. We're stoked

[@JoJoTheIdiotCircus-Boy]

This is exactly why they call him the king of cool and he will always live on.

[@timcarder2170]

One of my favourites from *The King Of Cool.*

[@Bill-c8k]

@timcarder2170 the king of cool was Steve McQueen as I was always told

[@timcarder2170]

@@Bill-c8k McQueen was cool. But Deano was King. 😎😎😎😎😎 😃😄😆

[@toodlescae]

Dean was in a few western movies with John Wayne. My favorite was *Rio Bravo* which Ricky Nelson was also in. I also liked him in *5 Card Stud* with Robert Mitchum. I always loved his comedy movies with Jerry Lewis as well.

[@timcarr6401]

Dean didn't.

[@toodlescae]

@@timcarr6401 Doesn't change the fact that I did. 🤷‍♀️

[@JeansDolls]

I suggested this a long long time ago, I’m pleased you finally got around to it. Love it

[@davidwhitley1545]

Although first recorded by Charlie Walker in1966, this saong was later recorded by actor Robbert Michum in 67 then later by Dean Martin. Muchum also recorded the theme track "Thunder road" for his movie of the same name.

[@brendawierzbicki5030]

My Dad introduced me to DM. RIP Dad💙🙏. Love this tune. (In the movie Vertical Limit.)

[@Robert-wn2cw]

Houston is a must to be listened to

[@bengilbert7655]

Robbie Williams did a whole album of crooner style songs Swing When You’re Winning. My favorite from that album is a duet with Nicole Kidman, Something Stupid. Also his cover of the Bobby Darin song, Things.

[@heleng.2317]

It's a great album

[@longbiowsix]

This was my squadron drinking song (after many beers) when I was in further training in the Royal Air Force. So many great drunken memories with great blokes. And yes I still know the words forty five years later 😁

[@haroldsockey6987]

On his " Dean Martin show " he never rehearsed he ad-libbed all his parts , also he did a lot of western movies .

[@catherinebrown9482]

This was my choice for a song at my Dad's funeral he was an older dad and I was his only daughter, it immediately takes me back to being a little girl and he would play his records and dance round with me in his arms around the kitchen. ❤

[@kowindsurf1590]

have always loved these early crooners my fave- bing crosby , sinatra in his early movie dramas then Guys and Dolls, martin's versatiliy with his variety show

[@jrox6091]

Dean had a smooth wonderful voice. I've always heard the drunkard schtick was an act (mostly). Have you ever watched the movie, Return to Me with David Duchovny and Minnie Driver? It's a wonderful RomCom written & directed by actress Bonnie Hunt, who also plays Driver's cousin in it. Has a great supporting cast, many that you'll recognize, and the soundtrack is full of songs by Dean Martin and other crooners of his era. The tiltle is one of Dean's old hits...Return to Me 🎶 ❤❤

[@djolegeorge860]

I know a guy who said his father was doing time in the 70s and one time when he and his mum went to visit they said "not today...he's in isolation", his mum asked why and they said "singing". She replied back "him...singing...in jail, he's never sung a note in his life" and proceeded to dive into a 2 minute spleen emptying rant about time, trains, buses, taxis and money. Apparently the guard said "After meeting you for the first time madam I can understand why he likes to sing these days!" The story was that in the workshop this song came on the radio and when they got to the main bit everyone stood up and sang "a little Ole Wine Drinker me" and they all got isolation for a week. By all accounts when they finally got to visit again his mum was bending his ear over it all and his dad said he was sorry but it was Dean Martin's fault. the instant reply from her was "Well, when you see him next tell him he's going to get a piece of my mind"... Priceless.

[@robinwatters6682]

From many of his friends, he used to pretend being drunk. WOW that voice.

[@bevmoore2662]

'Gentle On My Mind was Dino's biggest hit in the UK, reaching No2 in the charts ....and is a perfect version of a great song.

[@chrisedwards7095]

That picture of Dean Martin pouring booze back into the bottle is from "Rio Bravo", a western he did with John Wayne and Ricky Nelson.

[@sharonperry2286]

Mel Torme = Songwriter, Crooner, Scatter . "Comin Home Baby"

[@timcarr6401]

I never liked The Velvet Fog.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

You guys did three great ones today. I’m so glad. Jordan said on the Sparks selection that he got it from an email. Seriously makes me wonder if it was one that I sent because all three of these was on it. I gave you a ton of suggestions. So if by chance it was from that then I really hope you do the other songs also because I would never suggest songs in emails or in comments that I truly don’t think you wouldn’t really like. There’s a real good version of this song by Lefty Frizzell. More crooners I’ve suggested and you really should get to are Al Martino and Roger Whitaker.