Dean Martin Songs Ranked

Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, and comedian. One of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century, Martin was nicknamed “The King of Cool”. Martin gained his career breakthrough together with comedian Jerry Lewis, billed as Martin & Lewis, in 1946. They performed in nightclubs and later had numerous appearances on radio, television, and in films. His most iconic songs include “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?”, “Memories Are Made of This”, “That’s Amore”, “Everybody Loves Somebody”, “You’re Nobody till Somebody Loves You”, “Sway”, and “Volare”. Here are all of Dean Martin’s songs ranked.

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15. About a Quarter to Nine (About a Quarter to Nine, 1955)

“Although the arrangements are attributed to Pete King,given Sinatra’s input several of these tracks have Nelson Riddle’s finger prints on it.This said this is a brilliant all round album recorded by Martin at the peak of his singing prowess and the orchestration sounds so contemporary ,unhindered by added choral backings reminiscent of Martin’s later overt commercial “pub songs.”

14. Heart and Soul (Heart and Soul, 1938)

“Lots of songs evolve and mutate for me over time. The good ones do this for most of us, don’t they? My early impressions of the song were connected to the dissociation that happens when having a psychedelic experience.”

13. Come Back to Sorrento (Dean Martin Sings , 1953)

“Come Back To Sorrento” features Dean Martin squarely front and center–and he sings this partly in Italian to enhance the natural beauty of this ballad. “Come Back To Sorrento” is a song Dean Martin was born to sing; and his uncanny sense of timing makes his performance even better”

12. That’s Amore (That’s Amore, 1953)

“If you loved Dean Martin’s 60s TV series, “That’s Amoré” will bring back many fond memories! Culled from musical numbers performed each week (with a few vintage B&W numbers from earlier TV appearances added to the mix), Dino shows the easy grace, unique phrasing, and good-natured humor that made his vocals so special.”

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11. You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Loves You (This Time I’m Swingin’!, 1960)

“Dino was great and all his songs bring back great memories. At which I am probably too old to remember them, but I do remember this great song. May we all be loved.”

10. Send Me the Pillow You Dream On (Send Me the Pillow You Dream On, 1949)

“The melody is beautiful and all the warm references to the small towns in its lyrics just make it an enjoyable piece of music.”

9. Standing on the Corner (Standing on the Corner, 1956)

“Such a good riff! Keeps you excited the whole way through and its not to hard to play either! A great song with really skilful music. Definitely my favourite keeps my days exciting!”

8. Houston (Houston, 1965)

“Houston” leads off Houston, and what a start it is. You know you can’t lose when Dino’s singing lines like I’m so hungry I squeak and you believe him. This is a high energy record, I think Tom Jones would have been comfortable fronting most of these arrangements.”

7. Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu) ( Volare , 1958)

“Part of me is a bit miffed that Dean took the delicate original and turned it into a standard-issue, ring-a-ding, Vegas-style number. And part of me is impressed with how well it works this way. Right now, the second part is winning, so three and a half.”

6. Ain’t That a Kick In the Head (This Time I’m Swingin’!, 1960)

“The B Side is one of the songs that the Mafia would be listening to from the second it was released to the general public. This song was also the theme song to the old ways in Vegas and lets just face facts this song still does fit in with the Vegas style. This was just a cool song, Dean Was in perfect form her going from ladies man, to being a formidable force in strength. Manga Manga”

5. I Will (I Will, 1965)

“This song takes the listener through a variety of emotional phases and it tells a story that’s impossible to describe. It gives me goosebumps when I hear it.”

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4. The Door is Still Open (To My Heart) (The Door is Still Open, 1964)

“This is an excellent Dino Album. The arrangements are very timeless and hold up nicely. Dean’s voice is strong and the song selections are perfectly fitted to his unique voice. Every track is pure enjoyment. This is absolutely one of my favorite Dean Martin albums. Perfect for any collector.”

3. Return to Me (Return to Me, 1958)

“One of Dean Martin’s finest sides, “Return to Me”, which was recorded in Hollywood, California on 23 January 1958, is a midtempo song with strings and mandolin to the fore, and highly attractive, ethereal female backing vocals, supplying a perfect vehicle for Dean’s voice, one of the most perfect purveyors of highly romantic songs, to apologise for hurting his woman and beg her to forgive him and come back to him, including some vocal passages in Italian.”

2. Everybody Loves Somebody (That’s Amore, 2003)

“Dean Martin resented the rise of the Beatles, so he vowed to knock them off the top of the pop charts. Backed by the parents of America, he did. Yet “Everybody Loves Somebody” shouldn’t be reviled for that reason; it’s a good enough song on its own merits. People tend to forget that Martin was the bad boy of sorts of the Rat Pack.”

1. Memories are Made of This (Memories are Made of This, 1955)

“A good song (despite its somehow upright 1950s lyrics), an excellent performance of the singer and a terrific arrangement (with background vocals by the composers who formed their own group, The Easyriders) made “Memories” a justified #1 hit for Martin and his most successful single ever.”