That’s Amore

Born on June 7, 1917, Dino Paul Crocetti, known as the American singer, actor, comedian, and TV host Dean Martin, was nicknamed the King of Cool and became one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century.

"Ain't That a Kick in the Head" is a swing song that was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn. It was recorded by Martin in 1960 with a swinging big band jazz arrangement conducted by Nelson Riddle. The song was featured in the 1960 heist film “Ocean’s 11” where Martin performed it in an alternate arrangement featuring vibraphonist Red Norvo and his quartet.

"Everybody Loves Somebody" is a song that was written in 1947 by Irving Taylor and pianist Ken Lane. The song was made famous by Dean Martin when he recorded it in 1964. In 1999, the 1964 recording of "Everybody Loves Somebody" on Reprise Records by Martin was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

“Just in Time" is a popular song written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday and Sydney Chaplin in the musical “Bells Are Ringing” in 1956. Dean Marin sang the song in the 1960 film of the same name. It is featured on his album This Time I’m Swinging”.

“Mambo Italiano” is a lively song recorded by Dean Martin about a boy who went back to Napoli and discovered everyone was doing the dance the mambo, in Italian style.

Memories Are Made of This” is a nostalgic song that was written in 1955 by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller, who were a three-piece group called The Easy Riders and were the backing band for Dean Martin’s version of this song. Martin’s version went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the charts Best Sellers in Stores, Most Played in Jukeboxes, and Most Played by Jockeys. The song also topped the UK Singles chart. The song was certified Gold and became Martin’s biggest hit.

“Return to Me” is a song that was written by Carmen Lambardo and Danny Di Minno. The song was recorded by Martin in 1968 and is featured on his album Dino: Italian Love Songs. The song charted on the UK New Musical Express and the Billboard Hot 100s charts.

“Sway” is a song that was written in 1953 as “Quien Sera” by the Mexican bandleader Pablo Beltran Ruiz and Norman Gimbel, who wrote the English lyrics. Martin's rendition was used on the TV shows “House”, and “Masters of Sex”  It was also featured in the movies “Small Time” (2014), “Sexy Beast” (2000), “Beautiful Creatures” (2000), and “Payback” (1999).

“That’s Amore” is a song that was written by Harry Warren and Jack Brooks. When recorded by Martin is became a major hit and his signature song. The song appears in the films “Rear Window,” “Moonstruck,” “Grumpier Old Men,” “Stuart Little,” “Enchanted,” and “The Garfield Movie”.

"You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You" is a popular song that was written by Russ Morgan, Larry Stock, and James Cavanaugh. The song was originally recorded in 1944 by Morgan. The best-known version of this song was recorded in 1964 by Martin. His version went to number one on the Billboard Middle-Road Singles chart.

“Volare” is an iconic song recorded by the American singer and actor Dean Martin. The song was written by Domenico Modugno and Franco Migliacci. It is an Italian ballad first recorded by Modugno. A popular version was recorded by Martin and is featured on his 1958 album, This is Dean Martin. In the song, the protagonist describes the feeling of flying he has when he’s with his lover.