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This collection spans the years from 1948 to 1960, compiling 20 of Dean Martin's best cuts from his tenure at Capitol Records. Dino did his best work during this period, so it should come as no surprise to find that this compilation is as solid as a week-old meatball. From "Powder Your Face With Sunshine" and "That's Amore" to "On an Evening in Roma" and "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," it's all primo Dino. His voice is sweet and supple, and his sense of fun is infectious (unlike on many of his Reprise recordings, he really seems to be enjoying himself here). If you're only going to buy one Dean Martin record, this is definitely the one you want. --Dan Epstein
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By Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service)
This Dean Martin album is quite good with so much music that I love every minute of it! Dean is in excellent form all throughout this album; and that's grand. The quality of the sound on this CD is excellent and the artwork is good even if it is somewhat standard for this CD series. Another reviewer notes that this CD has Dean's great hits from his years recording at Capitol Records--and they are right! The liner notes are very good, too.
The album has many highlights. "Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile! Smile! Smile!)" has a charming musical arrangement that perfectly compliments Dean's vocals--and how's about that piano solo? Dean Martin never sounded better, too. "If" is most romantic; Dean's version reigns supreme as he aces this as effortlessly as if it were mere breathing--of course, we know it really wasn't all that easy. Dean's talent carried him through every time. "You Belong to Me" is also quite striking especially with those strings faultlessly playing; Dean delivers this with all his heart and soul and just one listen proves it! "You belong to Me" is easily one of the greatest highlights of the track set.
"That's Amore" sparkles brighter than silver and gold when Dean sings it faultlessly; and there's yet another gem in "Sway" with that fine Latin accent. I also really like "Memories Are Made of This;" Dean along with that backup chorus really does this one up right! I love it. The guitars sound terrific, too. "Innamorata (Sweetheart)" has a fantastic arrangement as Dean Martin performs this to perfection--and beyond! The arrangement makes good use of the strings, too. "Standing on the Corner" is a playful tune that always brings a smile to my face; that brass sounds great and Dean's sophisticated phrasing enhances this number all the more. "Return to Me (Ritorna-Me)" is also very easy on the ear; it leaves nothing to be desired--this music is all THAT good.
"Angel Baby" is very well done; and listen for "Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu)." "Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu)" has Dean squarely in the spotlight--which is right where he belongs and will always belong! "Volare" is a magnificent highlight of this album. "On An Evening in Roma (Sott'er Celo De Roma)" couldn't be any better than when Dean sings it; and the album ends beautifully with the great Dean Martin performing "Ain't That a Kick in the Head." "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" is brilliantly delivered by Dean Martin who never lets go of a single superfluous note!
Dean Martin was clearly one of the greatest male vocalists of the entire twentieth century; and this album is terrific for his fans. It is a fine introductory CD for people just discovering Dean's artistry; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will want to get this for their collections, too.
By Vincent Esposito (Commack, NY USA)
This is a fun up-beat album. We bought this a couple of years ago and is still one of my most listen to album.
By J.Y. (Missouri)
Excellent CD with many of his greatest songs. I could go on about sound quality etc. but just know you'll have moneys worth X ten.
By Scott T. Rivers (Los Angeles, CA USA)
Released in 1989, this 20-track overview of Dean Martin's Capitol Records period has all the essential hits from 1948 to 1960, including lesser-known gems such as "Powder Your Face With Sunshine," "You Belong to Me," "I'd Cry Like a Baby" and "Money Burns a Hole in My Pocket." Excellent liner notes - and a personal message from Dino acknowledging his 50th anniversary in show business - make this collection a keeper.
By Joe Anthony (a.k.a. JAG 1) (Massachusetts, USA)
If you've never heard of Dean Martin, this Cd is the one to get you started. It's a greatest hits collection from the Capitol years (probably about 1948-1960), when Dean was younger and his style was more varied. He signed on with Reprise from about 1960 to 1983 and made a ton of records, but the Reprise songs tend to sound pretty much the same after a while. The Capitol recordings capture Dean's tenderness, warmth and even jazziness. For example, "Love Me My Love", a relatively lesser-known Dean Martin song is wonderfully delicate and beautiful; and Dean bellies his crooner image and really wails it out on "Ain't That a Kick in the Head". "Watching the World Go By" and "Memories are Made of This" are also creative arrangements that exhibit nice harmonies. There are also a few Italian numbers such as "Volare" and "Return to Me".
In my mind, this CD best reveals the full color of Dean Martin.
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