Dean Martin on Capitol

With the reissuing of a memorable classic, Capitol Records salutes music icon Dean Martin with the release of Sleep Warm on April 16th. As an added bonus, Sleep Warm also features the masterful orchestration of another legend, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin's rat pack pal.

In addition to Sleep Warm, Capitol will also release That's Amore: The Best Of Dean Martin (a single CD collection) and follow with The Capitol Years (a double CD collection with rarities).

Born Dino Crocetti on June 7, 1917, Dean Martin can certainly be called one of the first truly multi-media stars. He succeeded in films (musicals, dramas, westerns and comedies), television, records and concerts. His relaxed singing style, swank playboy image and good looks rocketed him to megastardom throughout the '50s and '60s. he has become the epitome of the bachelor's bachelor. His teaming with Jerry Lewis in the early '50s produced some of America's best film comedy. After their split, Martin would continue in films as romantic leading man, westerns, rat pack flicks and the Matt Helm spy comedies. He was a mainstay on the Capitol roster from 1948 through 1959. He left Capitol joining Rat Pack pal Frank Sinatra's Reprise label where he recorded from 1962 through the '70s.

Sleep Warm tucks the listener away into a dreamy world of smooth sounds and sweet melodies. Combined with Dean Martin's romantic allure and Frank Sinatra's rich orchestral background, Sleep Warm holds the listener in a warm, musical embrace. To further embrace this auditory experience, all tracks have been digitally re-mastered from the original tapes sources. Sleep Warm is one of less than a handful of recorded projects conducted by Frank Sinatra. Dean Martin was one of the most popular artists that Sinatra ever lifted a baton for. Together, with other members of the infamous rat pack, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra brought a combination of charisma and magic to the showrooms of Las Vegas that has never been matched.
Sleep Warm - Hit The Road To Dreamland - Dream - Cuddle Up A Little Closer - Sleepy Time Gal - Good Night Sweetheart - All I Do Is Dream Of You - Let's Put Out The Lights - Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams - Goodnight, My Love - Brahms' Lullaby

Many consider Martin's Capitol recordings to be his finest, and That's Amore: The Best Of Dean Martin provides the perfect sampling of those years. This collection of Martin's most memorable recordings includes the #1 hit, "Memories Are Made Of This," "That's Amore," which went to #2, and 18 other unforgettable songs. That's Amore: The Best Of Dean Martin captures Martin the way we remember him, with that easygoing and relaxed style, making it all look so easy.

That's Amore - You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You - Volare - Sway - Return To Me - Memories Are Made Of This - Come Back To Sorrento - Just In Time - I'm Yours - Hey Brother, Pour The Wine - Just Say I Love Her - If Love Is Good to Me - Standing On The Corner - Vieni Su - Innamorata - Arrivederci Roma - I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face - Canadian Sunset - Pretty Baby - My One And Only Love

As a great American showman, Dean Martin elicits a rich legacy of ballads and melodies, once featured as the forefront of popular music. Capitol Records is proud to deliver a sample of our musical heritage with the reissue of tantamount favorites such as Dean Martin's Sleep Warm and That's Amore: The Best Of Dean Martin. From vaults rich with undying classics, Capitol Records shall remain an industry leader in the preservation of great musical works.

The Capitol Years
(Capitol 98409)
Released on May 28th, this 2 CD package features Dean Martin's biggest hits plus never before released rarities.
(*...denotes previously unreleased)

Disc One: Memories Are Made Of This - Powder Your Face With Sunshine - You Was (duet with Peggy Lee) - Dreamy Old New England Moon (with Paul Weston) - I'm Gonna Paper My Walls With Your Love Letters - I'll Always Love You - Solitaire - Night Train To Memphis - Pretty As A Picture - Oh Marie - You Belong To Me - Susan* - The Peanut Vendor* - I'm Yours - That's Amore - I'd Cry Like A Baby* - Hey Brother, Pour the Wine - Every Street's A Boulevard (duet with Jerry Lewis) - I'll Gladly Make The Same Mistake Again - Open up The Doghouse (duet with Nat King Cole)

Disc Two: Carolina In The Morning - In Napoli - Innamorata - I'm Gonna Steal You Away - Only Trust Your Heart - Beau James - Good Morning Life - Return To Me - It's 1200 Miles From Palm Springs To Texas* - Volare - On An Evening In Roma - All I Do Is Dream Of You - Medley (Live)* : You Made Me Love You/It Had To Be You/I'm In Love With You/I'm Gonna Sit Right Down - My Guiding Star* - Until The Real Thing Comes Along - Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Just In Time - Be An Angel* - Non Dimenticar - Somebody Love You