A Winter Romance
Dean Martin · 1959
50 min · 18 tracks · country music
A warm blend of romantic ballads and festive tunes that conjures the coziness of winter evenings.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Winter Romance Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! — This lively rendition captures the joyous spirit of the season, showcasing Martin's playful charm and vocal delivery that invites listeners to revel in winter festivities.
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Baby It’s Cold Outside — A duet that highlights Martin’s chemistry with his female counterpart, this track blends flirtation with warmth, making it an enduring classic during the winter months.
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White Christmas — Martin's rendition adds a soulful dimension to this timeless song, reflecting nostalgia and longing that resonates deeply during the holiday season.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends romantic ballads and festive tunes, creating a cozy winter atmosphere but lacks strong cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- Tracks are predominantly mid-tempo ballads, with only a few upbeat numbers like 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!' to provide contrast.
- Several tracks feature lush orchestral arrangements that enhance the cozy atmosphere, while Martin's smooth vocals remain front and center throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cozy winter ambiance
- nostalgic holiday reflections
- gentle background listening
- warm, soothing melodies
- intimate moments of relaxation
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Martin's influence in holiday music with a staple album.
- Themes
- festive warmth· winter nostalgia· romantic duets
- Career context
- Released on November 16, 1959, A Winter Romance came at a time when Dean Martin was solidifying his status as a leading figure in popular music. This album followed his successful run with Capitol Records and showcased his smooth vocal style amidst a growing catalog of seasonal classics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Tony Bennett
Tracklist
- 1 A Winter Romance Start here 2:59
- 2 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 1:58
- 3 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 2:16
- 4 Winter Wonderland 1:55
- 5 The Christmas Blues 2:57
- 6 Brahms Lullaby 3:03
- 7 June in January 2:48
- 8 The Things We Did Last Summer 3:41
- 9 Canadian Sunset 3:18
- 10 How Do You Speak to an Angel? 3:10
- 11 On an Evening in Roma (Sott’er celo de Roma) 2:26
- 12 Two Sleepy People 2:56
- 13 Solitaire 2:53
- 14 It Won’t Cool Off 2:27
- 15 Out in the Cold Again 3:38
- 16 Baby It’s Cold Outside 2:22
- 17 I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm 2:44
- 18 White Christmas 2:28
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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