Get "Scared Stiff" On This Dino-ween

Hey pallies, likes Happy Dino-ween to all you sold out Dino-holics! And, likes what better way to celebrate this Dino-holi-day then sharin' this stunnin' Dino-lantern that likes puts the accent on our Dino's amazin' Dino-buddahgrin!

And likes, for your total total Dino-viewin' pleasure here's that ultra ubber Dino-dramady, "Scared Stiff" where our great man goes likes spookin' 'round with his great pallie Jerry Lewis. "Stiff" is such an absolute gas and our ever lovin' Dino and his ever funny partner have never ever had better chemistry then in this cool caper of scare!

So, likes Happy Dino-ween dudes and always, ever, and only keeps the lovin' focus on our most beloved Dino! Dino-spookin', DMP

Send Dino-ween greetin's to all your pallies!

Hey pallies, likes Dino-ween ain't far off now pallies, just a day away actually! So, likes I thought I would reminds all you dudes 'bout a great Dino-resource that ilovedinomartin discovered couple of Dino-weens ago for all us Dino-philes to use to send Dino-ween wishes to our fellow Dino-addicts.

From the "Dean Martin Informationscenter Deutschland"... www.dean-martin.de, comes a great collection of Dino-ecards, likes just waitin' for youse to share with all your pallies on this special Dino-holi-day!

And, likes besides sendin' to all the Dino-philes you know, likes how 'bout sendin' to some of your pallies who are yet to be sold-out to our Dino...certainly a great way to encourage 'em in growin' in their personal Dino-devotion!!!!! I've included some of the coolest of the cool Dino-ecards with this post, but to view 'em all and make your Dino-selections, just click on the tag of this Dino-report to goes to the original site.

Happy Dino-ween to all our ilovedinomartin Dino-holics...and as ever, keeps lovin' our Dino! Dino-weenin', DMP

Welcome to the reunion of two friends, two figures, two friends, two unique voices: Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. May 28, 1977, New York.

Hey pallies, likes dudes this very Dino-day likes are we in for a great great Dino-treat. Our Spanish pallie Mr. Marcos Callau at his Sinatra-focused blog, "Frank Sinatra, the best voice of all time," has posted the entire 1977 concert featurin' our most beloved Dino and his best pallie Mr. Frank Sinatra.

The concert was filmed in Westchester, New York on May 28, 1977 and it filled with a ton of classic croons by our great man and his great pallie. Likes indeed our Dino and Frank certainly has such wonderful chemistry together...truly thrillin' to see 'em in action.

ilovedinomartin thanks Mr. Callau for puttin' this outstandin' Dino-performance up for all his readership to enjoy. But, likes just gotta 'fess up that I have only one disagreement with Callau, all true Dino-holics likes youse and me knows that truly truly our Dino is "the best voice of all time"! To view this in it's original format, simply clicks on the tag of this here Dino-review. Dino-only-focused, DMP

Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra in Concert (1977) The complete concert of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin



Welcome to the reunion of two friends, two figures, two friends, two unique voices: Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. May 28, 1977, New York. Full Concert.

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Publicado por Marcos Callau en 21:13

Etiquetas: Dean Martin, los setenta.

Danny G's Sunday Serenade with Dino Halloween Special: "Blue Moon"

Hey pals! I gots to admit...I'm REALLY a nut for the whole Halloween season! Love the costumes, the scary movies, the ghosts & goblins...you name it! If it's Halloweeny...I'm diggin' it!

Now, I was havin' a bit of a problem comin' up with the perfecto tune for this week's Serenade! I wanted to incorporate the spooky, cooky, eerie & scary feel with our numero uno swoonin' crooner! Man...that was a mouth full!

Anyways pallies...I musta summoned the ghost of Dean himself...cuz all of a sudden... it hit me...BLUE MOON!!! Can't think of anythin' that gives me more of a thrill & a chill than a big, bright full moon on a cold Halloween night! OK pals o mine...lets get into this creepy & fun time of year & get Scared Stiff with our ghostly pal! Happy Halloween you Dino-holics! 

Blue moon you saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart without a love of my own
Blue moon you knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for someone I really could care for

And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms could ever hold
I heard somebody whisper please adore me
When I looked to the moon it turned to gold

Blue Moon now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart without a love of my own

And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper please adore me
And when I looked the moon had turned to gold

Blue Moon now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart without a love of my own
Without a love of my own without a love of my own            

Dean did it all with style and grace and usually with a glass of scotch and soda in his hands.

Hey pallies, likes there simply just ain't no end to the ubber unique ways of homagin' our most beloved Dino! Case in point. Through the magic of google blog search I recently ended up at a pad tagged "VINYL PAIRINGS.COM," where an unnamed blogger has developed the very very cool concept of pairin' a liquid libation with a vinyl al-b-um. Well, likes it simply had to be a matter of time before this swingin' blog-o gots 'round to puttin' the accent on our Dino.

Likes in their blog post, "Everybody Loves Somebody" this dude has had the wondrously wise Dino-creativity of pairin' a Mexican al-b-um import edition of our great man singin' his signature croon with a tumbler of our Dino's fav liquid refreshment...some J&B (Justerini & Brooks) Blended Scotch Whiskey with a dash of club soda. Obviously this blogger is truly truly in the Dino-know!

ilovedinomartin raises a toast to "ilovevinyl" for such usin' such Dino-creativity to homage our King of Cool. These Dino-reflections are sure to send many of this dude's readership on a search for growin' closer to our most beloved Dino! To view this in it's original format, simply clicks on the tag of this Dino-gram. Dino-awed, DMP

Everybody Loves Somebody

Posted on October 26, 2012 by ilovevinyl

A Justerini & Brooks Blended Scotch Whiskey with a splash of Shasta Club Soda paired with a Mexican import edition of Dean Martin’s “Everybody Loves Somebody”

Talk about classy entertainment. There haven’t been many like Dean that have come around. An all around entertainer, Dean did it all with style and grace and usually with a glass of scotch and soda in his hands. According to his son, when he did drink was it was typically what you see here, J&B blended scotch whiskey and a splash of soda.

His son Ricci Martin is quoted saying the following, “While it was true that Dad drank, the drunky routines were an act. On stage, and later on the set of his TV show, Dad usually had a J&B scotch and soda he nursed through the performance. It was almost always a weak scotch and soda. Other times it was just apple juice. I never saw Dad drink a martini, although the martini glass logo was frequently used in his TV show promotions and there have been countless martini bars christened in his honor. I suppose much of the association came from the last name he took, but he was never much of a martini drinker.” So there you have it, from a source that should indeed know the story.

As for the J&B blended scotch, just the fact that this company began making whiskey in 1749, and are still producing the same classic blend should tell you something.

From the distillor: Each time you sip J&B RARE, 42 different whiskies pass your lips. They are carefully blended together to create a subtle, smooth and complex flavour. The delicate balance is what gives J&B RARE its distinctive character. If we took even one whisky away you would taste the difference. The heart of J&B RARE is formed by Speyside Malt Whiskies. They provide the fruity, fresh quality you can taste, and give J&B its light colour. Speyside is recognised as the superior area in Scotland for making malt. Added to that are some of the finest grain whiskies Scotland has to offer. They help reveal the individual flavours of the various malts, unveiling the pleasant, smooth character of J&B.

The two in my opinion are indeed timeless. Dean’s character and his music will always be around and I would imagine that J&B will be around making scotch whiskey for quite some time to come as well.

Here’s hoping that all of us can enjoy it as long as we want and truly do so with someone that we love! Till next time! Salute!

Hand Made Wooden Dean Martin Kleenex Facial Tissue Box Cover

Hey pallies, likes only 2-count'em-2 months 'til Dino-winter-day, and so likes it's time for ilovedinomartin to start sharin' with youse some unusual and unique items to gift all the Dino-holics on your Dino-winter-day list. We begin by turnin' to the blog-o, "Fluffy Puppies Mosaics," that is featurin' "Hand Made Wooden Homemade Christmas Gifts For Sale."

Below is an intriguin' item for a pallie who wants their Dino-giftin' to serve a useful purpose. The pallies at "Fluffy Puppies Mosaics" have crafted by hand a wooden Dean Martin Tissue Box Cover. And, likes not only is this box handy to hold your tissues....it offers Dino-philes likes you and I a simply way to publicly show our Dino-pride off!

Hats off to the "Fluffy Puppies" pallies for their crafty Dino-creation. To view this, along with price and other info for orderin', simply clicks on the tag of this Dino-report. Keeps lovin' our Dino! Dino-ever, only, and always, DMP

Fluffy Puppies Mosaics



Hand Made Wooden Dean Martin Kleenex Facial Tissue Box Cover

What happened to Dino?!

Hey pallies, likes I totally digs how Dino-devotion comes in innumerable and oh so varied Dino-dimensions. Case in point, likes today ilovedinomartin takes you to Miss Jessica Ayers' intriguin'ly tagged blog, "Irascible Jots" where her unique Dino-devotion is tagged "What happened to Dino?!"

Seems that Ayers has recently viewed the Dino-western, "Rough Night In Jericho," where our most beloved Dino plays a real baddie kind of character..."a rather nasty town boss" and Miss Jessica found it "VERY upsetting" that our great man was "actually pretty good at" "actually beating people up."

So, in her Dino-distress Ayers went in search of that classic Dino-clip where our Dino croons "The Christmas Blues." And Jessica took deep comfort in "keep looking at the beloved, slightly buzzed Dean Martin that we’re all used to."

It might comfort Miss Ayers that many many of the most deeply devoted pallies of our Dino are also distressed by the violent nature of our man in "Jericho." Thanks to Miss Jessica Ayers for sharin' her Dino-distress with her readership showin' what passion she has for our great man. To view this in it's original format, simply clicks on the tag of this here Dino-gram. Dino-reportin', DMP

What happened to Dino?!

October 10, 2012 by Jessica Rose

I recently watched “Rough Night in Jericho”, which has nothing at all to do with Joshua and the titular city, although if you really wanted to and had some time on your hands, you could draw some loose metaphorical connections.

There.

Not quite a run-on sentence, but I’m getting there.

Anyway, Dean Martin plays a rather nasty town boss who gets put in his place by the perpetually golden haired George Peppard.

Can you imagine Dean Martin actually beating people up?

Not just throwing a punch, but full on going to town on someone’s face?

No?

He’s actually pretty good at it, which I found VERY upsetting.

I found myself hoping that he’d get soused (per his usual) and start belting out a rousing Western number.

It never happened.

He simply continued to be the most likable horribly violent person this side of the Mississippi.

To make myself feel better, I went looking for THIS



Let that image burn into your brain. Never mind the fact that he slapped Jean Simmons (the beautiful actress, not the creepy, fuzzy-haired, be-leotarded exercise guru). Never mind his particularly sticky end (it’s a 60′s Western… everyone ends up covered in ketchup). Just keep looking at the beloved, slightly buzzed Dean Martin that we’re all used to.

There.

Better.

For The Silencers, that meant a $1.2 million paycheck, more than twice the money Sean Connery got for doing Thunderball.

Hey pallies, likes today's Dino-patter from the blog pad "HMSS Webblog - Official Blog of the James Bond E-zine Her Majesty's Secret Servant," takes a stunnin' perspective on our most beloved Dino's spyster's Matt Helm films that this Dino-holic never ever thoughts 'bout before. The editors of "HMSS" pose the provocative study of "The non-Bond film that had the biggest impact on 007.

Likes what non-Bond spy flick that had the hugest inpact on the Bond franchise? Well, the answer these Bond expert dudes comes up with is none other then our great man in the great first Helmer, "The Silencers." Likes you Dino-philes are certainly gonna wants to read "HMSS" very evocative reasonin' below.

Today's Dino-reflections from this Bonded source simply proves the undisputable power of our Dino....only our King of Cool was able to hugely impact 007! ilovedinomartin sents out our deepest of deep Dino-appreciato to the editors at "HMSS" for such a wonderfully wise witness to the transformin' power of our Dino! To view this in it's original format, simply clicks on the tag of this here Dino-devotion. Keeps lovin' our Dino! Dino-livin', DMP

The non-Bond film that had the biggest impact on 007

Posted on October 12, 2012 by The HMSS Editors

Dean Martin as Matt Helm during a dramatic moment in The Silencers.

With the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film series, we got to thinking about the 007 film competitor that had the biggest impact. It’s really not much of a contest. It’s 1966′s The Silencers.

Now, other spy films had an impact on the style of Bond films. Studio executives told The New York Times (without letting their names be attached) in 2005 that The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy comprised the model for Daniel Craig’s rebooted 007, beginning with 2006′s Casino Royale and especially with 2008′s Quantum of Solace. Even non-spy films influenced earlier 007 films such as Live And Let Die (Shaft, Super Fly), The Man With the Golden Gun (Bruce Lee kung fu films) and Moonraker (Star Wars).

But The Silencers rocked the Bond franchise in ways other films didn’t. The 1966 movie was the first of four Matt Helm movies produced by Irving Allen, once the partner of Albert R. Broccoli, the co-founder of the 007 film franchise. Allen (dismissed as a “blowhard” by current Eon Productions co-boss Barbara Broccoli) had been skeptical of 007′s film potential and had insulted Ian Fleming.

Allen, presumably realizing the scope of his mistake, got the film rights to the Matt Helm series of paperback novels by Donald Hamilton. To make a Helm film series a reality, Allen needed a star. He got one — Dean Martin. But to get Dino into the fold, Allen made the Rat Packer a partner. For The Silencers, that meant a $1.2 million paycheck, more than twice the money Sean Connery got for doing Thunderball. To top it off, the Helm series found a home at Columbia Pictures. That was the same studio that passed on doing business with 007 producers Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, who ended up taking their project to United Artists.

The Scotsman didn’t like that and tensions accelerated between the star and 007 producers Broccoli and Saltzman. Perhaps Connery would have tired of the role anyway. But the conflict over money — fueled by The Silencers — caused Eon’s relationship with its star to rupture. Broccoli’s relationship with Saltzman was already getting tenuous and making Connery a partner in the enterprise wasn’t going to happen. Broccoli eventually would be proven right in one respect. Once Dean Martin lost interest, the Helm film series went away.

Still, had Allen not brought The Silencers (retooled from Hamilton’s serious novels to almost an extension of Dean Martin’s variety show) to the screen, much could have been different. Perhaps Connery would have stayed longer. Perhaps On Her Majesty’s Secret Service would have been a lot different with Connery, rather than George Lazenby. The point is, things got a lot bumpier for the franchise as The Silencers worsened tensions lurking beneath the surface.

Other films affected Bond films but The Silencers affected the business of Bond. The new Everything Or Nothing documentary references this in an indirect way. But in a way, the impact of The Silencers is part of Bond film history.

The Power of Dean Martin

Friends, it is always refreshing to hear another admirer of our Dino speak about the transforming power of Dino in their life. And, today ilovedinomartin is privileged to share such a testimony. Her name is Ivonne Olguin and her blog, "Life With Mother," details the struggles of living with and providing care for a parent experiencing dementia.

In Miss Olguin's prose, "Power Of Dean Martin" we are offered her very heartfelt honesty about trying to care for her mother in the throws of progessive short term memory loss and more and more erratic and intense mood swings. Obviously life is most often intensely difficult as Miss Olguin cares for her mother.

But in the midst of her real struggles in being there for her mother, Ivonne found immense comfort of late by listening to the soothing sounds of our great man. She warmly writes these words of deep, pure, and true Dino support: "This morning, amazingly, Dean Martin was on the record player. The sound of his crooning voice made me smile inside and out. He made me breathe out so slowly. He soothed my soul."

Miss Oguin gives profound testimony to the transforming power of Dino! How wonderful to know that our Dino is being such a comfort to her as she tries her best to give comfort to her mother. ilovedinomartin thanks Miss Ivonne Olguin for scribing her candid thoughts on "Life With Mother" and the amazing power of our Dino to help her cope with it all. To view this in it's original format, simply clicks on the tag of this message. In awe of Dino, DMP

Friday, October 19, 2012

The Power of Dean Martin

For the last few months things have been progressing, badly. Her short term memory is becoming shorter and shorter. Her moods swings have become a bit more erratic and intense. Her desire for immediate gratification and/or attention is becoming more childlike.

My patience is worn so thin, on some days, I could actually scream out loud (I have made fine use of a couch cushion more than once. It’s surprisingly cathartic!) I am changing. Los Angeles Ivonne is being beaten up every day. I’m becoming short tempered, irritable and so angry. There are days I’m so emotionally beaten up that I just can’t stand her, this house or even being here. Then, of course, I feel guilty for it. Ahhh, the Catholic Latina upbringing!

Every morning is a surprise – it’s unsettling. Will she be angry? Will she be happy and pleasant? Will there be a reproach for a long ago slight? Will there be tears with a childhood memory of her mother? Will her tea taste “Awful!”? Will she be confused and achy?

This morning, amazingly, Dean Martin was on the record player. The sound of his crooning voice made me smile inside and out. He made me breathe out so slowly. He soothed my soul. Wafting through the kitchen and down the stairs he and his backup singers brought to mind the smell of cake, a mother singing/dancing in the kitchen, an after school snack waiting for me on the dining room table, light flooding in from all the windows ‘cuz the curtains were being washed . . . the feeling of love and happiness, kindness and care.

When I was little, my mom got Wednesdays off from work. They were my favorite days. I felt “normal”, like all the other kids whose moms were always home. The light and joy of those Wednesdays has been compressed into Dean Martin today. Powerful. Warm. Homey. Kind. Cheers, Dino!

Kiss me, stupid is an opportunity to pay tribute to Dean Martin.

Hey pallies, likes I always loves to share more and more 'xamples of internationale extraordinare devotion to our most beloved Dino. Today ilovedinomartin takes you to the French blog, "Regards d'ailleurs" (Regards elsewhere) where blogger monsieur Johanne Basile shares the thoughts of monsieur Michel Ciment, the editor of Positive cinema. As you will note ilovedinomartin has posted both the original French as well as an English translation.

Ciment shares wise words filled with incredible insights into the nature of Billy Wilder's cinematic classic, "Kiss Me Stupid." Michel has many wonderfully reflective thoughts on this much misunderstand film, but in essence the core of his evocative epistle is summed up in what ilovedinomartin has chosen as the tag of this post, "Kiss me, stupid is an opportunity to pay tribute to Dean Martin."

Likes how cool is that dudes. "Kiss Me Stupid" is a Wilder's deep, pure, and true homage to our most wonderful Dino! In KMS our Dino is simply playin' his ever cool, hip, and randy Dino-self.....and likes what coulda be better then watchin' our Dino bein' himself on the big screen.

ilovedinomartin thanks the pallies at "Regards d'ailleurs" 'specially monsieur Johanne Basile for sharin' the wonderfully worldly wise reflections of monsieur Michel Ciment. This prose certainly makes huge Dino-sense and will certainly bring many to a deeper and truer understandin' of KMS and our great man himself. To view this in it's original format, simply clicks on the tag of this Dino-sharin'. Dino-lovin', DMP

Kiss me, stupid, Billy Wilder - SPECIAL LIGHT FESTIVAL

Billy Wilder is the author of many of the greatest American comedies (and short) in the history of cinema. Here by Michel Ciment, the editor of Positive cinema, the projection of this little gem of humor what Kiss me, stupid is an opportunity to pay tribute to Dean Martin.

Photo credits: Allociné

Billy Wilder is at the top of his art and of his glory when it leaves room in his film "Kiss me, stupid" after the resounding success that was "Some Like It Hot," "The Bachelor" or " 7 years of reflection. " However, at its output, the new comedy from director will be considered scandalous and decried as detrimental to morality, to the extent that some managers of theaters refuse to distribute this pearl film, which will be subsequently recognized as one of the greatest films of its author.

Dino Martino, cartoon or accurate representation of Dean Martin?

The film tells a fantastic story that weaves following arrival in the popular village of Climax (it does not take long to realize that the atmosphere there is an antithesis to the name of the city) Dino Martino. Dean Martin has agreed to assume a role, which in the words would hardly be exaggerated relative to the true character of the actor, the name of his character Dino Martino is also a slight change from that of actor. This great music star charm devastating insatiable seducer is then received by Mr. Spooner and his sidekick, pathetic and hilarious two characters, who alone has the dream of one day knowing they compose their songs without the shadow of any success. Both are in the passage by chance Dino the opportunity to know their art, and try every possible trickery to encourage the crooner to stay Climax. It will be collected by Spooner for the night, time to concoct a tactic to make him listen to their songs. Only problem in this case: Spooner, married to the most beautiful woman in the village, is pathologically jealous. Face womanizer Dino what he fears losing Zelda and will make every effort to keep it for the evening. He even frivolous to engage a waitress in order to pretend to be his wife, leaving her to be seduced by Dino maliciously to make him listen to his songs.

Misunderstandings serial background of social satire

The film is a perfect example of the genius of Billy Wilder in the art of comedy, and he chained tasty misunderstandings and comic situations, involved the fast pace of the film. The petulant Kim Novak, actress recognized especially in Hitchcock, is literally electrifying and brings a dose of charm and humor in this farce delicious. Ray Walston and Cliff Olsmond are also great mischief in situations where the funniest roles are exchanged to end in total confusion when the feelings of each other are made alive, alongside the melancholy humor so brilliantly detonating the film. The hypocrisy, jealousy, and sensitivity mingle with finesse in this clever satire which social classes also collide: the gaze focused on the classes of this city somewhat pleb Nevada irony is crazy never exalt without any contempt (must see Spooner, professor of piano embittered, sweater display of the image of Beethoven), and one focused on the status of Dino Martino is no less scathing. A famous comedy, punctuated by the unforgettable replica which gives its name to the film "Kiss me, stupid."

Johanne Basile

Kiss me, stupid (Kiss me, stupid) by Billy Wilder (1964, 2H6)

Embrasse-moi, idiot, de Billy Wilder – SPECIAL FESTIVAL LUMIERE

Billy Wilder est l’auteur de bon nombre des plus grandes comédies américaines (et tout court) de l’histoire du cinéma. Ici présentée par Michel Ciment, directeur de la revue de cinéma Positif, la projection de ce petit bijou d’humour qu’est Embrasse-moi, idiot, est l’occasion de rendre hommage à Dean Martin.

Crédits photo : Allociné

Billy Wilder est au sommet de son art et de sa gloire lorsqu’il sort en salle son métrage « Embrasse-moi idiot », après les retentissants succès qu’ont été « Certains l’aiment chaud », « La Garçonnière « ou encore « 7 ans de Réflexion ». Pourtant, à sa sortie, la nouvelle comédie du réalisateur sera décriée car jugée scandaleuse et portant atteinte aux bonnes mœurs, à tel point que certains directeurs de salles de cinéma refuseront de diffuser cette perle du cinéma, qui sera reconnue à posteriori comme l’un des plus grands films de son auteur

Dino Martino, caricature ou représentation fidèle de Dean Martin ? Le film relate une histoire rocambolesque qui se tisse suite à l’arrivée dans le petit village populaire de Climax (on ne tarde pas à comprendre que l’atmosphère qui règne là-bas est une antithèse au nom de la ville) de Dino Martino. Dean Martin a accepté d’endosser un rôle, qui selon les dires serait à peine exagéré par rapport au véritable caractère de l’acteur ; le nom de son personnage Dino Martino n’est d’ailleurs qu’une légère transformation de celui de l’acteur. Cette grande vedette de la musique au charme dévastateur, séducteur insatiable, est alors accueillie par M. Spooner et son acolyte, deux personnages pathétiques et hilarants, pour qui seul compte le rêve de faire un jour connaitre leurs chansons qu’ils composent sans l’ombre d’un quelconque succès. Les deux voient dans le passage par hasard de Dino l’occasion de faire connaitre leur art, et tentent toutes les fourberies possibles pour inciter le crooner à rester à Climax. Celui-ci sera recueilli par Spooner pour la nuit, le temps de concocter une tactique pour lui faire écouter leurs chansons. Seul hic dans l’affaire : Spooner, marié à la plus belle femme du village, est maladivement jaloux. Face au coureur de jupon qu’est Dino, il craint de perdre Zelda et va tout mettre en œuvre pour éloigner celle-ci pour la soirée. Il ira même jusqu’à faire engager une frivole serveuse afin de la faire passer pour sa femme, la laissant se faire séduire par Dino afin de lui faire malignement écouter ses chansons.

Quiproquos en série sur fond de satire sociale Le film est une illustration parfaite du génie de Billy Wilder dans l’art de la comédie ; il enchaine les quiproquos savoureux et les comiques de situation, qui participent du rythme effréné du film. La pétulante Kim Novak, actrice reconnue notamment chez Hitchcock, est littéralement électrisante et apporte une dose de charme et d’humour dans cette farce délicieuse. Ray Walston et Cliff Olsmond sont également géniaux de malice dans les situations les plus cocasses où les rôles s’échangent pour finir dans une confusion totale où les sentiments des uns et des autres sont mis à vif, la mélancolie côtoyant alors avec brio l’humour détonant du film. L’hypocrisie, la jalousie, et la sensibilité s’entremêlent avec finesse dans cette habile satire où les classes sociales également s’entrechoquent : le regard porté sur les classes populaires de cette ville quelque peu prolo du Nevada est d’une ironie folle, sans exalter jamais un quelconque mépris (il faut voir Spooner, ce professeur de piano aigri, arborer des pullover à l’effigie de Beethoven), et celui porté sur le statut de Dino Martino n’en est pas moins cinglant. Une comédie fameuse, ponctuée par l’inoubliable réplique qui donne son nom au film « Kiss me, stupid ».

Johanne Basile

Embrasse-moi, idiot (Kiss me, stupid) de Billy Wilder (1964, 2h6)

Danny G's Sunday Serenade with Dino: "That's Amore"

Hey pals...we gonna have ourselves a little laugh today! I stumbled across this great little vid from youtube and at the suggestion of a very dear pal...and a TRUE TRUE Dino-holic...I decided to use it for this week's Serenade.

It's probably Dino's mostest popular song ever...It's from "The Caddy"...it mentions a yummy pizza pie...any guesses??? I'm sure youse all know where I'm goin' with this..."That's Amore!"

Here's the funny part! Seems some mornin' T.V. show has a weekly segment called "Can U Sing?" Well looks like they picked none other than our bestest pal for this weeks tune & definately somethin' worth sharin' with all youse up & comin' crooners out there!Enjoy pallies!          
 

(In Napoli where love is King, when boy meets girl, here's what they say)

When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore

Bells'll ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts'll play tippi-tippi-tay, tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella

When the stars make you drool joost-a like pasta fazool
That's amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreamin', signore
'scusa me, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore

(When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie, that's amore)
That's amore
(When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore)
That's amore

Bells will ring
ting-a-ling-a-ling
ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Vita bell-vita bella
Hearts will play
tippi-tippi-tay, tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella
Lucky fella

When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool
That's amore (that's amore)
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming, signore
'scusa me, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore

Amore
That's amore

.....but keep Murder's Row nearby as just the right chaser.

Hey pallies, likes just as he promised our new Matt Helm diggin' pallie Mr. Ryan Ebelt at his personal blog, " RJE'S Friends Of Junior," has returned with his seond Helmer review. After findin' and so so immensely enjoyin' pallie Ry's take on "The Silencers," I made my personal Dino-request that he would use his creative talents to do a review of my fav of fav Dino-flicks, "Murders' Row."

And likes below is Ry's randy review of our great man as James A. Peters, swingin' spyster extraordinare. Gotta sez how extremely pleased I am that Ry so so graciously gave a nifty nod to our humble little ilovedinomartin blog.."(thanks to encouragement from ilovedinomartin' blog)." Indeed ilovedinomartin tries to encourage as much Dino-action on the web as Dino-possible!

Ry totally totally gets our Dino as Helmer and the total groovy-ness of this Dino-scene..."Like it's predecessor, The Silencers, Murderers' Row features a non-stop barrage of swanky scenes, snarky dialogue and snappy gadgets." Certainly Ebelt has a wondrous way with words when it comes to these Dino-capers!

Likes I totally totally agree with Ry's analysis that "Murders' Row" is stronger plot-wise and in many other ways then Helmer uno. And Ry continues to show his deep understandin' of our Dino and company when he sez, "In any event, a great deal of the fun is found in the genuine chemistry of Martin and...uh... -Margret. Even though Dino's hilariously out of place in her psychedelic discotheque world, he's never not cool." Likes coulda our most beloved Dino ever be "not cool"?!?!

So pallies, gets a cool way and spend some time soakin' in the pleasure of our pallie Ry Ebelt's stunnin'ly stellar prose on "Murders' Row." Indeed, ilovedinomartin does have 'nough words to express our Dino-appreciato for pallie Ry's time and effort in sharin' his passion for our Dino as Helmer with his readership. To read this in it's original format, per usual, simply clicks on the tag of this Dino-gram. Long live our Dino...long live the Matt Helm capers! Dino-always, ever, and only, DMP

"Matt, They Can Brainwash a Vacuum Cleaner!"

No, from the well. I like my innuendo fresh...

As promised (thanks to encouragement from ilovedinomartin' blog), I've returned to the wacky world of Matt Helm, with Dean Martin's second outing as the I.C.E. counter-agent against the evil machinations of Big O in Murderers' Row (1966).

This time, a super weapon, the Helio-bomb, threatens to wipe Washington D.C. off the map after the scientist who invented it is kidnapped by an agent of Big O. Matt is reluctantly returned to service after faking his death to rescue Dr. Solaris (naturally a guy named Solaris captures killer sun rays. What's he going to make? Moon-bombs?) from an island fortress off the French Riviera. So Dino spends some time in the sun in the south of France and gets caught up in the wild swinging scene of the lovely Ann-Margret.

Wood-paneling: the essence of chic.

Like it's predecessor, The Silencers, Murderers' Row features a non-stop barrage of swanky scenes, snarky dialogue and snappy gadgets. Though it again tosses aside the grim and grimy underworld of Hamilton's original Matt Helm novels for more colorful settings and a host of fashion magazine glamor, this one seems a trifle less full of the fluff than the first film. It definitely has a more early Bond film vibe, but doesn't skimp on Helm's endless one-liners, the drinking and driving, and the occasional jab at fellow Rat Packer Frank.

In fact, that almost ends up being the problem: It definitely features a stronger plot than the original, but still features plot holes that one could drive a tricked-out hovercraft over and through. The one that plagued me most was that after Ann-Margret disables the machine the refines the ore that powers the Helio-bomb with a bobby-pin (ok, fine, fair enough), moments later, the men guarding her still leave her loose enough to power the electro-magnet that aids Dino in fending off the character I refer to as Quarter Destro (the credits call him Iron Head...see if you can spot him in the accompanying photos). Wait, what? She just blew up one machine, and the armed guards let her play with the magnet for several minutes to take out their boss. Guess it's true what the say about finding good henchmen.

When Shop Class goes terribly awry...

That's just one, there's several other gaping gaps in logic. Now, don't get me wrong, in the generally fun-filled light atmosphere, these heavy suspensions of disbelief can't spoil the fun (and a belt or two of gin will have you giggling over most of them after a wry retort from Dino). What bothers me, in retrospect, is that this could've been a solid action story above and beyond being a light afternoon's entertainment if only someone had seen to it that the script made a little more sense where it counts (like when Matt's got a cover story for his cover story that isn't spoiled by Big O's inside man in Washington). All of this could've been avoided, I suppose, if they'd headed off into the bizarre anything goes tone of the 1967 version of Casino Royale, but since they played it more by the numbers, I couldn't help but notice it. I know that consideration for pop culture longevity has only become a recent concern, but I like to think that for all the talent involved, they'd want a movie that over time would appeal to more than just guys into nostalgia or goofy cinema...oh yeah...like me.

In my dreams, I wake up to this sort of thing...

Karl Malden, the all too serious star in On the Waterfront and Patton, does an entertaining turn as the villain, Julian Wall. His strange relationship with his mistress Coco is surprisingly risqué for the era of married couples in seperate beds. You'll just have to see the movie to see what I mean. The only odd mis-step with his character is his introduction where he's given the Blofeld treatment. For those who don't remember, Ernst Blofeld was James Bond nemesis in the Connery run of movies, but until You Only Live Twice (1967) where he's played wonderfully by Donald Pleasance, he's only shown from behind or in shadows. Problem is: a) Malden has a very distinct voice, and b) when they semi-reveal him, Malden also has one of cinema's even more distinctive schnozzes. So even if you don't know who he is, when you see him as Wall...you're not likely to not be able to figure out he's the ominous shadow from the opening.

"What?! I thought it was Telly Savalas...I'm serious!"

In any event, a great deal of the fun is found in the genuine chemistry of Martin and...uh... -Margret. Even though Dino's hilariously out of place in her psychedelic discotheque world, he's never not cool. But at the same time, the filmmakers don't go out of their way to make her world seem like some idiotic fad either. It's a far more diplomatic trade-off of the generation gap than was served up in most movies at the time. In all, you can't help but wish that you could quip off to nearly every bit said to you like Dino can, and you sure wouldn't mind have a kooky beauty on your arm like Ann-Margret while doing so. (I got to work on a film with Ann-Margret, and I can assure you, she's continued to be every bit of the lovely lady she was then.)

Also, for a silly 60's swankfest, one can't ignore that the first film had the great Elmer Bernstein at the musical helm, and the second features the also dazzling Lalo Schifrin. So I say, see The Silencers to ease into the world of Matt Helm...but keep Murder's Row nearby as just the right chaser.

Bonus: The ideal substitue for the pool noodle.

I will return...at some point...and so will Dean Martin as Matt Helm in The Ambushers (1967).



Hand Stenciled by Ryan at 5:11 PM

Some might not be familiar with the fact that Dean Martin was once in a Western

Hey pallies, likes here's 'nother webster review of that west-o-comedy "Something Big." Likes it simply thrills me to see this lesser known Dino-flick gettin' likes so much attention on the net-o...simply showin' that our most beloved Dino is gainin' more and more and more in worldwide acclaim.

Today we goes to the blog, "technology tell" where a Mr. Steve Anderson shares his reflections on newly released "Something Big." Anderson's bio tell us that he "has been writing about movies on a continuing basis since 2004. His work has been seen in a variety of places like Film Threat, Monsters and Critics, and Movieweb. He was the former lead reviewer for Screenhead before making the jump to Entertainment Tell, and has covered topics from electronics to politics and economics, and just about everything in between."

Mr. Steve shares a fondness for this swingin' flick sayin', "There was certainly plenty to like here, with a good solid ending, some rather thrilling sequences, and more than a few good laughs. Still, despite a minor misstep or two along the way, “Something Big” is still plenty big...."

Just one troublin' note is Anderson's Dino-knowledge...or better stated, his lack there of. He pontificates, "Some might not be familiar with the fact that Dean Martin was once in a Western–I really wasn’t until I’d heard about this one–and this one is called 'Something Big.'" Obviously this dude needs a good Dino-education.

Likes when I read his words, I said to myself, "ain't this dude ever heard of our Dino playin' the "Dude' in Rio Bravo, let alone our great man's countless other performances in western classics like "Four For Texas" and "The Sons Of Katie Elder?" Our Dino did a ton of westerns and it was simply one of his mostest of mostest fav thin's to act in.

So, Mr. Anderson, wherever you are, ilovedinomartin would certainly strongly strongly encourage you to broaden your Dino-knowledge and grow in your Dino-devotion! ilovedinomartin sez our thanks to the pallies at "technology tell" and in particular Mr. Steve Anderson for puttin' your readership on to this groovy groovy Dino-classic. Keeps lovin' our Dino o'pallies of mine! Dino-only, DMP

DVD Review–Something Big

by Steve Anderson on October 18, 2012 at 11:30 am

Our friends out at CBS Video once again sent over a little slice of retro, but this time, not in television. Some might not be familiar with the fact that Dean Martin was once in a Western–I really wasn’t until I’d heard about this one–and this one is called “Something Big.” The question is, would the movie live up to the title?

“Something Big.” follows comparative small timer Joe Baker, who’s out to make his mark on the world and do that titular “Something Big” with his life. To that end, he’s out to lay hands on a Gatling gun, because when you’ve got one of those in the old West, well, you’re able to square off with small armies. Better yet, he knows where he can get one, thanks to the efforts of a particularly shady racketeer. But in order to get that gun, he’s going to have to embark on a series of insane prospects, like robbing a stagecoach and kidnapping the lovely young woman whom the racketeer with the firepower has his eye on.

That’s all bad enough, but Joe Baker’s got something of a tail on his hands, the future Mrs. Baker who’s come to get her man back by any means necessary! Will Joe manage to pull off his “something big”? Will his bride to be derail his grandiose plans? Or will the journey prove to be just the something big he needs?

Admittedly, the combination of a Western and a theme song sung by no less than Burt Bacharach may be a little jarring, especially to Western purists, but the concept is sound enough, and the execution is actually pretty sharp. This has all the standard elements of your typical Western, with plenty of horses charging across wide open spaces and some occasional gunplay, a worthwhile blend of action and some occasional comedy, with just enough drama to make the whole thing worthwhile and humming along.

Personally, I think this one could have stood a bit more gunplay, at least I did until about an hour in when the man-hungry Standall sisters managed to get their hooks in the cavalry officer Col. Morgan. A married man, he tried to conduct himself with propriety, but then a little offscreen action at gunpoint took place. While it wasn’t exactly a female-on-male rape, it was close enough to have a bit of a squick factor to it that was rather unwelcome.

There was certainly plenty to like here, with a good solid ending, some rather thrilling sequences, and more than a few good laughs. Still, despite a minor misstep or two along the way, “Something Big” is still plenty big, and a great one for Western buffs and those who aren’t quite so keen on Westerns. It’s a surprisingly fun title, and those who watch it should find themselves minimally disappointed.

Regis Philbin on fascination with Dean Martin

Hey pallies, likes Dino-'posure can't gets better then this dudes! On Tuesday of this very Dino-week, Mr. Regis Philbin appeared on "CBS This Morning" to talk 'bout his return to the tube, and a huge huge part of that interview put the accent on Mr. Philbin's long-standin' deeply pure, and ever true devotion to our Dino.

Philbin told his quintessential tale of when he first saw our most beloved Dino in the flesh at the Copacabana durin' a high school prom date. Our Dino and his funny partner Mr. Jerry Lewis were appearin' at the Copa and once Reges set eyes on our great man, he was totally totally in awe of our Dino. As Mr. Philbin sez in the interview..."Boy, I'd love to be like that Dean....that Dean Martin guy." And thus began Philbin's life-long adulation of our King of Cool.

Likes if you clicks on the tag of this Dino-report you will go to the official CBS site when youse can view Philbin's fabulous Dino-testimony. What a fab-u-lous way to bring many many more to knowin', lovin', and honorin' our Dino! Thanks to Mr. Philbin for continuin' to openly and unabashedly speak of his Dino-passion. Thanks to CBS for makin' this interview possible. Keeps lovin' our most beloved Dino o'pallies of mine! Dino-stunned, DMP

Regis Philbin on fascination with Dean Martin

Regis Philbin speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the moment his fascination with Dean Martin began.

The Dean Martin Christmas Show will likely be a nice little stocking stuffer for the Dino fan in your life.

Hey pallies, likes dudes today we return to that vid review pad, "DVD VERDICT," that makes every review likes into a court case with "All Rise," "The Charge," "The Case," and "The Verdict." Today's reviewer is "Appellate Judge James A. Stewart," and the Dino-treasure bein' reviewed is that yet-to-be released 1968 Dean Martin Christmas Show" from the pallies at TIME-LIFE.

Likes this is the very first review that I have found of this newest addition to the Dean Martin Show releases. And Judge Stewart has mostly good thin's to report 'bout the Christmas show. Seems that there is a pack of celebrity cameos that all us pallies oughta grooves on, and from readin' this report, I am eager to see the "office party bit" and all the other "warm and fuzzy" parts as well. And, likes I can't wait to see our great man gets dressed up as the man in red.

So, ilovedinomartin sez our thanks to the pallies at "DVD VERDICT" and 'specially Judge James A. Stewart for this early report on the November 6 release of The Dean Martin Christmas Show. To view this in it's original format, simply clicks on the tag of this hear Dino-scriblin's. Likes can't never ever get's 'nough Dino...you to pallies o'mine?! Dino-anticipatin', DMP

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

TimeLife // 1968 // 48 Minutes // Not Rated

Reviewed by Appellate Judge James A. Stewart // October 13th, 2012

Note: This is a pre-release review. The Dean Martin Christmas Show will be available for purchase on November 6th, 2012

All Rise...

If you give Appellate Judge James A. Stewart a Christmas special before Halloween, put zombies in it next time!

The Charge

"Santa Claus is comin' to town."

The Case

As The Dean Martin Christmas Show opens, Santa is being assembled before viewers' eyes: his beard, mustache, eyebrows, hair, hat, and nose are being put on Dean Martin. That's what you get for coming to the set just in time for taping, Dino!

Soon, Martin (The Wrecking Crew) is surrounded by dancing Santas, one of whom is losing a hat as the cameras keep rolling. The musical number is interrupted by bits of comedy from Bob Newhart and Dom DeLuise, who also are playing Santa.

Except for the Christmas theme, The Dean Martin Christmas Show was business as usual for Martin in 1968. Each week, Martin helmed a variety show with singers, dancers, comedians, and celebrity cameos.

For Christmas, Martin's doing comedy sketches with Dom DeLuise and Bob Newhart. The best is a pantomime bit that finds DeLuise working late while everyone else is having an office party. Dennis Weaver, then of Gentle Ben, stops by to sing to the children of Martin's staffers, with intentionally hilarious effect. Cameos are abundant as stars shine their light on the show's toy drive; among them are holiday figures Jimmy Stewart (It's a Wonderful Life) and Bob Hope (The Lemon Drop Kid).

That office party bit gets risque, but most of The Dean Martin Christmas Show is warm and fuzzy. There's even a carol sing-along at the end.

Presented in standard definition 1.33:1 full frame, the picture quality is decent, but the 1968 videotape source material does exhibit occasional lines. The Dolby 2.0 Stereo track is serviceable for vintage television. If you just want to hear Martin sing, a Christmas album might be a better bet, since the emphasis here is on comedy and warming hearts. This time around, the usual booklet with song and guest list is missing; it could have helped with all those cameos, since it's not 1968 anymore.

While not an essential, The Dean Martin Christmas Show will likely be a nice little stocking stuffer for the Dino fan in your life. It could also be a nice surprise for some whippersnapper who listens to Diana Krall or Harry Connick Jr, but missed out the golden age of TV variety shows. Since it's only one episode, definitely look for a price under $10.

The Verdict

Not guilty.

Our Dino in "ADA" comes to DVD-R

Hey pallies, likes I can't believe it pallies, likes one of the Dino-flicks that all us Dino-devotees have been faithfully waitin' to gets on DVD is comin' 'vailable. Likes I was just just doin' a bit of google Dino-surfin' for any and all interestin' Dino-news, and likes I went to a pad that said that "Ada" was goin' to be available sometime likes this Fall on DVD-R.

So, likes I went on over to Amazon and plugged Dean Martin Ada into the search engine and likes pay dirt pallies...."Ada" is now available for our very Dino-ownin' dudes! Interestin'ly 'nough the actual release date is October 30, but the pallies at Amazon know sez they have it for sale. Now, likes how outstandin' is that. First it was "Something Big" that got released a week ago, then it was news of "Mr. Ricco" and "Texas Across The River" comin' available...and likes now "Ada"! I can hardly believe it is true. Likes certainly more Dino-proof that the Dino-revolution is in full full Dino-tilt!

To checks this out at Amazon, simply clicks on the tag of this here Dino-message. And, likes btw pallies, just found an official Warner's Bros. clip on youtube and a synopsis of "Ada" to whet our Dino-appetite. Dino-delightedly, DMP

Ada

Dean Martin, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Ralph Meeker, Martin Balsam Susan Hayward (Actor), Daniel Mann (Director) | Format: DVD

DVD-R Note: This product is manufactured on demand when ordered from Amazon.com. [Learn more]



Susan Hayward and Dean Martin throw a wrench into Wilfred Hyde-White's political machine in this Depression-era tale of corruption and power. Plucked out of obscurity by crooked party boss Sylvester Marin (Hyde-White), good ol' country boy Bo Gillis (Martin) is elected governor based solely on smear tactics. Married to Ada (Hayward), an ambitious call girl he met during the campaign, Bo soon discovers he's only a puppet with Marin pulling the stings. So when Ada convinces her husband to stand up and fight back, it leads to car bombings and blackmail as Marin battles the Gillis' for control of the state. Based on Wirt Williams' Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel, Ada was partially inspired by Jimmie Davis, the singing governor of Louisiana, whose campaign song "You Are My Sunshine" is echoed by "May the Lord Bless You Real Good," a tune written especially for the film and performed by Martin.

On This Day In Dino-history: October 15, 1958

Hey pallies, likes our most excellent pallie Mark R. over at "popculturefanboy" has reported that in was on this day, October 15, 1958 at our great man recorded more great songs for his great al-b-um, "Sleep Warm" over at the Capitol Records tower pad...and 'gain his great pallie Mr. Frank Sinatra was at the helm of the orchestra pit.

This time the croons included ""Hit the Road To Dreamland", "Sleepy Time Gal", "All I Do Is Dream Of You", and "Wrap Your Trouble In Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away)." And the work was done between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., so likes as I have said before here dudes, this simply goes to prove that our Dino ain't no slacker for Dino-sure!

Hats off to our historical pallie Mark R. for helpin' us continue to grow in our Dino-knowledge. To view this in it's original format, as usual, simply clicks on the tag of this here Dino-gram. And, likes pallies, likes I have been able to post all four of these Dino-croons with clips from Dino-lovin' pallies at youtube. Keeps lovin' our most beloved Dino! Dino-psyched, DMP

1958 - Dean Martin, with Frank Sinatra conducting the orchestra (Benjamin Barrett: Contractor; Frank Beach, Conrad Gozzo, and Dale McMickle on trumpet; Francis "Joe" Howard, Murray McEachern, and George Roberts on trombone; Gus Bivona, Dale Issenhuth, Jules Jacob, Abe Most, and Wilbur Schwartz on saxophones; Ken Lane and Bill Miller on piano; Al Viola on guitar; Joe Comfort on bass; Bill Richmond on drums; Kathryn Julye on harp; and on strings: Victor Arno, Dan Lube, Amerigo Marino, Louis Raderman, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin, Marshall Sosson, and Gerald Vinci on violin; Alvin Dinkin and Paul Robyn on viola; Elizabeth Greenschpoon and Edgar Lustgarten on cello) using arrangements by Pete King, records the tracks "Hit the Road To Dreamland", "Sleepy Time Gal", "All I Do Is Dream Of You", and "Wrap Your Trouble In Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away)" at The Capitol Tower Studios in Hollywood, California between 10:00pm and 1:00 am with producer Lee Gillette. Capitol Records issues all the tracks on Martin's Capitol Records album "Sleep Warm" (T 1150).

'Nother New Dino-release: The Dean Martin Christmas Show

Hey pallies, likes the news has been out there for a few weeks that the 1968 Dean Martin Christmas Show is bein' released on November 6, 2012, but only very recently that the pallies at Amazon have listed it on their site. This is the same DVD that is bein' released as part of the massive TIME-LIFE Dino-release of all previously released TIME-LIFE Dino-discs tagged, "The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show: Dean's Ultimate Collection."

Since most of us true Dino-addicts already have the three other Dino-releases, we are most grateful to the TIME-LIFE folks for makin' the Christmas release available as stand alone product. While the "Ultimate Collection" releases on October 30, the single Christmas DVD will release on week later on November 6.

When ilovedinomartin first announced the release of this Christmas programme, it was speculated by us and others that it woulda be our greatest Dino-desire that it woulda be that amazin' 1967 Dino-winter special featurin' family Martin and family Sinatra. Of course, that is not the case, and what we will get is the next year's 1968 Dino-edition of Christmas.

So, all us Dino-devotees wait with anticipation of November 6 to be able to spend a swingin' winter season with our most beloved Dino. To check the details out at Amazon, likes simply clicks on the tag of this Dino-report. Keeps lovin' our Dino pallies! Dino-waitin', DMP

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

This title will be released on November 6, 2012.

Danny G's Sunday Serenade with Dino: "Captured"

O man pals...I am flippin' out on today's Serenade!!! This tune GOTTA get youse movin' & groovin'! I don't know where "Captured" came from...kinda just found ME!!! But man o man...It got it's hooks in your ol' pal!!!


Now listen pallies...youse gotta feel for our Dino on this one. Seems some swingin' broad has lured him in & completely takin' control of ALL his senses!!! He tried to fight it...he tried to stay away!!! It just wasn't happenin'!!! "I can't back track there's no track back!!!" Ha ha I love it!!!


Well pals...let's listen & see if Dean gets away from those burnin' lips! The spell of a bea u ti ful dame is a HARD one to break! Ciao!     

I tried to get away from your burning lips
I didn't want to play with your burning lips
I tried to get away from the flame but the flame tossed my heart
And I'm captured yes I'm captured
I'm enraptured by your charms
I can't hold out I've been sold out
By the thrills I found locked in your arms
The moment that our eyes met I realized
Another moment more and I'd be hypnotized
I tried to turn away from your eyes but your eyes held me fast
And I'm captured yes I'm captured
There is nothing I can do
I can't back track there's no track back
I am yours heaven open it's doors
And as I wandered through
(Captured by you)
Captured by you
(I couldn't get away get away from you)

On This Day In Dino-history: October 13, 1958

Hey pallies, likes thanks to our great pallie Mark R. over at "popculturefanboy" we knows that today is 'nother great day of Dino-remembrance. It was on this very Dino-day, October 13 in the year of our Dino 1958 that 4 of the great songs that woulda be released on our Dino's won-der-ful al-b-um, "Sleep Warm," were recorded at "The Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood, California between 10:00pm and 1:00am."

Those songs include, "Dream", "Dream a Little Dream Of Me", "Good Night Sweetheart", and "Cuddle Up A Little Closer." And to tops it off pallies, our Dino's pallie Mr. Frank Sinatra was at the baton conductin' the orchestra...now how cool is that!?!?!?!

So on this 13th day of October, we pause a moment to remember and honor 'nother great accomplishment in the life and times of our most beloved Dino. Thanks to Mr. Mark R. for remindin' all us Dino-philes of this memorable day in our great man's great life. To view this at Mark R.'s pad, simply clicks on the tag of this here Dino-report. Dino-learnin' and Dino-growin', DMP

p.s. pallies...have included vid clips of our Dino croonin' "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" and "Cuddle Up A Little Closer." Enjoys all my Dino-manics!

1958 - Dean Martin (on vocals), with Frank Sinatra conducting the orchestra (John Cave on french horn, Herman Gunkler, Dale Issenhuth, Jules Jacob, Abe Most, and Ted Nash on saxophones; Ken Lane and Bill Miller on piano; Al Viola on guitar; Joe Comfort on bass; Alvin Stoller on drums; Kathryn Julye on harp; and the string section: Victor Arno, Harry Bluestone, Jacques Gasselin, Seymour Kramer, Carl LaMagna, Dan Lube, Amerigo Marino, and Paul Shure on violin; Alvin Dinkin and Louis Kievman on viola; Elizabeth Greenschpoon and Edgar Lustgarten on cello) using arrangements by Pete King, records the tracks "Dream", "Dream a Little Dream Of Me", "Good Night Sweetheart", and "Cuddle Up A Little Closer" at The Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood, California between 10:00pm and 1:00am with producer Lee Gillette. Capitol Records will issue all the tracks on Martin's album "Sleep Warm" (T 1150).

Dean Martin Portrait illustration two color versions in tribute to the star, famous actor and film Grand American jazz singer crooning glorious years.

Hey pallies, likes today's Dino-missive is even more proof that Dino-adulation is ever internationale in Dino-scope. Likes one of the randiest ways of homagin' our Dino is for artistes of all ages and stages to use their creativity to fashion such Dino-tributes. Today we feature a really really rad pop art image of our most beloved Dino my a French pallie tagged Mademoh Kada-Rabah.

Speakin' of himself Kada-Rabah sez, "I am someone who is passionate about drawing, watercolor, ink, graphic art, old illustrated posters, celebrity portrait, cult cinema, cult TV series, music, I try to change the pop art inspired a return to comics art nouveau late 19 th and early 20 th (illustration, lythographie painting to the Art Nouveau vector in Illustrator.)

And, likes indeed as you view below Monsieur Mademoh has crafted an extremely evocative passionate pose of our King of Cool. Likes ain't it simply the coolest dudes to find youthful creativity directed in the Dino-direction. ilovedinomartin send out cheers! to Monsieur Mademoh for usin' his artistic talents in such a Dino-devotional way....sure to bring many to a deeper and truer passion for our Dino. To view this in it's original format, simply clicks on the tag of this Dino-reflection. Keeps lovin' our most loveable Dino! Dino-awed, DMP

Dean Martin

Dean Martin Portrait illustration two color versions in tribute to the star, famous actor and film Grand American jazz singer crooning glorious years. Mademoh Author: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103718266200267863284/posts Official Website of Star http://www.deanmartin.com/

Dean Martin Portrait illustration versions deux couleurs en hommage à la star, célèbre acteur cinéma et Grand chanteur crooner de Jazz américain des années glorieuses. Auteur mademoh : https://plus.google.com/u/0/103718266200267863284/posts Site Officiel de la Star : http://www.deanmartin.com/