This Is Dean Martin! is a 1958 album that found the artist exploring a more mature, orchestral pop sound. The album features standards and ballads, showcasing Martin's relaxed vocal delivery.
- This album was arranged and conducted by orchestra leader and composer Gus Lequenne. It was recorded at the Capitol Records studios in Hollywood, California. The album reached number 11 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.
- The album was released on August 25, 1958, by Capitol Records. It was his first album released after his move to Reprise Records. It was reissued on CD in 1991.
- The album showcases Dean Martin's signature smooth baritone on a collection of popular standards. It was produced by Dean Martin and Jimmy Bowen. This album was recorded during a period of great success for Martin, both in music and film.
Dean Martin was an American singer, actor, and comedian of Italian heritage. He was a top-grossing film star and one of the most popular recording artists of the 1950s and 1960s. This album was released during his peak solo recording career, following a string of successful albums and singles for Capitol Records.
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