{"product_id":"the-essential-dean-martin-2-cds","title":"The Essential Dean Martin (2 Cd's) |","description":"Liner Note Author: James Ritz.\r\nArrangers: Don Costa; Ernie Freeman; Gus Levene; Chuck Sagle; Jimmie Haskell; Marty Paich; Neal Hefti; Bill Justis; Billy Strange.\r\nThough he was regarded as one of the best singers of his generation, Dean Martin initially rose to fame as part of a comedy act. In 1946, Martin teamed up with funnyman Jerry Lewis, and the two were soon a sensation, headlining at nightclubs and starring in movies and TV shows built around the duo's anarchic humor. Many people believed Martin was just the straight man who belted out a tune occasionally until he landed a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1953 and launched a series of hits that showed off his rich, supple baritone and his strong but playful, devil-may-care phrasing. Martin's popularity as a vocalist only grew after he and Lewis split up the act in 1956, and despite the rise of rock \u0026amp; roll, Martin's grown-up pop music retained its audience; Martin's signature hit, \"Everybody Loves Somebody,\" even nudged the Beatles' \"A Hard Day's Night\" off the top of the Billboard Singles Charts in August 1964. The Essential Dean Martin is a two-disc set featuring 40 tracks from Martin's recorded catalog, and includes hits and fan favorites from his years with Capitol (1953-1963) as well as his later tenure with Reprise Records (1963-1978). Those looking for an introduction to Martin's work or an overview of his best-known recordings will find what they're looking for with this set. ~ Mark Deming\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: POP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 10\/14\/2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Love Vinyl Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49258951508210,"sku":"2FM8UM-I58F-XO","price":13.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7018\/9810\/files\/dean-martin-the-essential-dean-martin-2-cds_VRBZQ.jpg?v=1779711257","url":"https:\/\/discandvinyl.com\/products\/the-essential-dean-martin-2-cds","provider":"DiscandVinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}