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WE LOVE SOMEBODY, AND HIS NAME IS DEAN

Giovanni | Chicago, IL | 02/26/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Dean Martin's fans will be enraptured by this staggering 6CD set, the first part of two mammoth box sets of Dean's Reprise recordings IN THEIR ENTIRETY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, courtesy of the good people at Bear Family Recordings, whose work is peerless. This box contains Dean's early Reprise works, from the time he joined Reprise at the request of his pal Frank Sinatra (who started Reprise) in 1962, right through to 1966. The highlights here are plentiful: Tracks from Dean's "international" albums that started him off; (French Style/Dino Latino) arranged by Neil Hefti, the happy neapolitan trips through Paris with lush versions of GIGI, and the charming LA VIE EN ROSE, then it's off to Mexico with great charts by the immortal Don Costa; rip roarin' versions of ALLA EN EL RANCHO GRANDE and the Peggy Lee - immortalized MANANA, and romantic favorites like WHAT A DIFF'RENCE A DAY MADE and ALWAYS IN MY HEART. All Dean's singles are included here, most of which were of Italian flavor: MAMA ROMA, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, and VIA VENETO, plus the more commercial but clever TIK-A-TEE, TIK-A-TAY and GRAZIE,PREGO,SCUZI. Dean's affinity for country and western music was well noted, even during his tenure with Capitol, but at Reprise, he was able to do more of the material he relished, and that was country! Such standouts with Don Costa, Marty Paich, and Martin camp arranger/conductor extraordinaire Ernie Freeman include SHUTTERS AND BOARDS, FACE IN A CROWD, MY HEART CRIES FOR YOU, and the poignant ROCKIN' ALONE (In an old rocking chair) are just a few. Once again, the hardcover book that comes with this set is absolutely gorgeous, loaded with pictures and information you'll cherish for years to come. To close, may I mention a song on this box set by Dean Martin, one of the definitive versions of an American standard, "I'LL BE SEEING YOU". Dean, we'll be hearing you, too! ENJOY!"

Dean Martin hits again

M. Kripel | Wien Austria | 05/02/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Certainly a must for every Dino fan. Together with the other 3 boxes of Bear family everything that he ever recorded or was said to have recorded (Baker Knight songs) are contained.
Now we are looking forward to his TV Shows on DVD.A great book is included with many rare pictures."