Dino: Italian Love Songs
Dean Martin · 1962
43 min · 16 tracks · country · jazz · traditional pop
A lush orchestral backdrop enhances Dean Martin's smooth croon, enveloping listeners in a romantic Italian ambiance.
Why this album works
This album solidified Dean Martin's status as a leading figure in the easy listening genre, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard charts. The success of 'Dino: Italian Love Songs' contributed to a renewed interest in traditional pop and Italian-American music, influencing numerous artists who sought to capture similar romantic sentiments in their work.
- Best for
- romantic evening ambiance steady melodic flow throughout smooth vocals for relaxation
- Context
- By 1962, Dean Martin was transitioning from a successful member of the Rat Pack to a solo artist with substantial commercial appeal. 'Dino: Italian Love Songs' marked his first full album focused entirely on Italian-themed romantic ballads, following the burgeoning popularity of his previous works during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Elvis Presley· Charlie Rich· Harry Nilsson· Peggy Lee· Ella Fitzgerald· Dolly Parton· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Say I Love Her Standout 2:46
- 2 Arrivederci, Roma Standout 2:41
- 3 My Heart Reminds Me 2:38
- 4 You're Breaking My Heart 2:46
- 5 Non Dimenticar 3:05
- 6 Return to Me Standout 2:44
- 7 Vieni Su (Say You Love Me Too) 2:26
- 8 On an Evening in Roma 2:31
- 9 Pardon 3:01
- 10 Take Me in Your Arms 2:39
- 11 I Have but One Heart 3:02
- 12 There's No Tomorrow 2:48
- 13 Bella Bella Bambina 2:34
- 14 Giuggiola 2:07
- 15 Simpatico 2:52
- 16 Belle From Barcelona 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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