{"product_id":"essential-dean-martin-sony","title":"Essential Dean Martin [Sony]","description":"Liner Note Author: James Ritz.\u003cbr\u003eArrangers: Don Costa; Ernie Freeman; Gus Levene; Chuck Sagle; Jimmie Haskell; Marty Paich; Neal Hefti; Bill Justis; Billy Strange.\u003cbr\u003eThough 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","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46053747917087,"sku":"888430185029","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/d8b83b9e2b621d6b5fb25c247bc0f356_6479c855-5013-45d5-934e-5733ea3d32ab.jpg?v=1777804319","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/essential-dean-martin-sony","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}