Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was… Read Full Bio ↴Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, comedian, and producer. One of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century, Martin was nicknamed the "King of Cool" for his seemingly effortless charisma and self-assurance.

He and Jerry Lewis formed the immensely popular comedy duo Martin and Lewis, with Martin serving as the straight man to Lewis' slapstick hijinks. Martin went on to become a star of concert stages, nightclubs, audio recordings, motion pictures, and television, and was also a member of the "Rat Pack". Martin was the host of the television variety programs The Dean Martin Show and The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts. His relaxed, warbling, crooning voice earned him dozens of hit singles, including his signature songs "Memories Are Made of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You", "Sway", "Volare", and "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?"

Martin was born on June 7, 1917, in Steubenville, Ohio, to an Italian father, Gaetano Alfonso Crocetti (1894–1967), and an Italian-American mother, Angela Crocetti (née Barra; 1899–1966). They were married in 1914. His father, who was a barber, was originally from Montesilvano, in Abruzzo, and his maternal grandparents' origins are believed to be also from Abruzzo, although they are not clearly known. Martin had an older brother named William Alfonso Crocetti (1916–1968). Martin's first language was Abruzzese, a dialect of Neapolitan, and he did not speak English until he started school at the age of five. He attended Grant Elementary School in Steubenville, where he was bullied for his broken English. He later took up the drums as a hobby as a teenager. Martin then dropped out of Steubenville High School in the 10th grade because he thought he was smarter than his teachers. He bootlegged liquor, served as a speakeasy croupier, was a blackjack dealer, worked in a steel mill, and boxed as a welterweight.

As Martin's solo career grew, he and Frank Sinatra became friends. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Martin and Sinatra, along with friends Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and Sammy Davis, Jr. formed the Rat Pack, so-called after an earlier group of social friends, the Holmby Hills Rat Pack centered on Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, of which Sinatra had been a member (The Martin-Sinatra-Davis-Lawford-Bishop group referred to themselves as "The Summit" or "The Clan" and never as "The Rat Pack", although this has remained their identity in popular imagination). The men made films together, formed part of the Hollywood social scene, and were politically influential (through Lawford's marriage to Patricia Kennedy, sister of President John F. Kennedy).

The Rat Pack was legendary for its Las Vegas Strip performances. For example, the marquee at the Sands Hotel might read DEAN MARTIN—MAYBE FRANK—MAYBE SAMMY. Their appearances were valuable because the city would flood with wealthy gamblers. Their act (always in tuxedo) consisted of each singing individual numbers, duets and trios, along with seemingly improvised slapstick and chatter. In the socially charged 1960s, their jokes revolved around adult themes, such as Sinatra's womanizing and Martin's drinking, as well as Davis's race and religion. Sinatra and Martin supported the civil rights movement and refused to perform in clubs that would not allow African-American or Jewish performers. Posthumously, the Rat Pack has experienced a popular revival, inspiring the George Clooney/Brad Pitt "Ocean's Trilogy."

Martin returned to films briefly with appearances in the star-laden, critically panned but commercially successful The Cannonball Run and its sequel Cannonball Run II. He also had a minor hit single with "Since I Met You Baby" and made his first music video, which appeared on MTV. The video was created by Martin's youngest son, Ricci. On March 21, 1987, Martin's son, actor Dean Paul Martin (formerly Dino of the 1960s "teeny-bopper" rock group Dino, Desi & Billy), died when his F-4 Phantom II jet fighter crashed while flying with the California Air National Guard. Martin's grief over his son's death left him depressed and demoralized. Later, a tour with Davis and Sinatra in 1988, undertaken in part to help Martin recover, sputtered.

Martin, who responded best to a club audience, felt lost in the huge stadiums they were performing in at Sinatra's insistence, and he was not interested in drinking until dawn after performances. His final Vegas shows were at Bally's Hotel in 1990. There he had his final reunion with Lewis on his 72nd birthday. Martin's last two TV appearances involved tributes to his former Rat Pack members. On December 8, 1989, he joined stars in Sammy Davis Jr's 60th anniversary celebration, which aired a few weeks before Davis died from throat cancer. In December 1990, he congratulated Sinatra on his 75th birthday special.

Martin, a heavy smoker, was diagnosed with lung cancer at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in September 1993, and was told that he would require surgery to prolong his life, but he rejected it. He retired from public life in early 1995 and died of acute respiratory failure resulting from emphysema at his Beverly Hills home on Christmas Day, 1995 at the age of 78. The lights of the Las Vegas Strip were dimmed in his honor. Martin's body was interred at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. The crypt features the epitaph "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime", the title of his signature song.

In 1996, Ohio Route 7 through Steubenville was rededicated as Dean Martin Boulevard. Road signs bearing an Al Hirschfeld caricature of Martin's likeness designate the stretch with a historical marker bearing a small picture and brief biography in the Gazebo Park at Route 7 and North Fourth Street. An annual Dean Martin Festival celebration is held in Steubenville. Impersonators, friends and family, and entertainers, many of Italian ancestry, appear. In 2005, Clark County, Nevada, renamed a portion of Industrial Road as Dean Martin Drive. A similarly named street was dedicated in 2008 in Rancho Mirage, California. Martin's family was presented a gold record in 2004 for Dino: The Essential Dean Martin, his fastest-selling album, which also hit the iTunes Top 10, and in 2006 it was certified "Platinum".

For the week ending December 23, 2006, the Dean Martin and Martina McBride duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" reached No. 7 on the R&R AC chart. It also went to No. 36 on the R&R Country chart – the last time Martin had a song this high in the charts was in 1965, with the song "I Will," which reached No. 10 on the Pop chart. An album of duets, Forever Cool, was released by Capitol/EMI in 2007. It features Martin's voice with Kevin Spacey, Shelby Lynne, Joss Stone, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Robbie Williams, McBride and others. His footprints were immortalized at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 1964. Martin has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one at 6519 Hollywood Boulevard for movies; the second at 1617 Vine for recordings; and a third at 6651 Hollywood Boulevard for television. In February 2009, Martin was honored with a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Four of his surviving children, Gail, Deana, Ricci and Gina accepted it on his behalf. In 2010, Martin received a posthumous star on the Italian Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Martin was married three times. His first wife was Elizabeth Anne "Betty" McDonald, (July 14, 1922 – July 11, 1989) of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. Martin and McDonald married in 1941 and had four children: Craig Martin (born 1942), Claudia Martin (March 16, 1944 – February 16, 2001), Gail Martin (born 1945); and Deana Martin (born 1948). Martin and McDonald divorced in 1949 and Dean gained custody of their children. Betty lived out her life in relative obscurity in San Francisco, California.

Martin's second wife was Dorothy Jean "Jeanne" Biegger (March 27, 1927 – August 24, 2016), a former Orange Bowl queen from Coral Gables, Florida. Their marriage lasted 24 years (1949–1973) and produced three children: Dean Paul Martin (November 17, 1951 – March 21, 1987), Ricci Martin (September 20, 1953 – August 3, 2016)[15] and Gina Martin (born 1956).

Martin's third marriage, to Catherine Hawn, lasted three years before Martin initiated divorce proceedings. They had no biological children of their own but Martin adopted Hawn's daughter, Sasha.

Martin's uncle was Leonard Barr, who appeared in several of his shows. In the 1960s and early 1970s, he lived at 363 Copa De Oro Road in Bel Air, Los Angeles, before selling it to Tom Jones for $500,000 in June 1976.

Martin's son-in-law was the Beach Boys' Carl Wilson, who married Martin's daughter Gina. Figure skater Dorothy Hamill and actress Olivia Hussey were his daughters-in-law during their marriages to Martin's son, Dean Paul Martin.

Marina
Dean Martin Lyrics

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The whole wide world is wild about Marina
In Italy they call her La Carina
If you see her you never will forget her
And you can tell the world I'm gonna get her

Marina, Marina, Marina
You're lovely, you're sweet, you're divine
Marina, Marina, Marina

I won't rest until you are mine

All my love is for you
How I do adore you
Oh my darling I emplore you
Please listen to my plea

When we go out dancin'
You are so entrancin'
You've got all the others glancin'
I'm filled with jealousy

((The whole wide world is wild about Marina
In Italy they call her La Carina
If you see her you never will forget her
And you can tell the world I'm gonna get her))

Marina, Marina, Marina
You're lovely, you're sweet, you're divine
Marina, Marina, Marina
I won't rest until you are mine

((All my love is for you
How I do adore you
Oh my darling I emplore you
Please listen to my please))

My heart caught on fire
You filled me with desire
Now there's one thing I aspire
To hear you say, "Si, Si"

Marina, Marina, Marina
You're lovely, you're sweet, you're divine
Marina, Marina, Marina
I won't rest until you are mine

Marina

((Marina, Marina, Marina))
((Marina, Marina, Marina))

Overall Meaning

The song Marina by Dean Martin is a classic ode to love at first sight. Martin sings about a woman named Marina who has captured his heart and attention. He declares that the whole world is wild about her and that she is unforgettable. Martin uses the Italian term for cute, La Carina, to describe Marina, emphasizing her beauty and charm. The lyrics convey Martin's deep infatuation with Marina, stating that he won't rest until she is his.

The song's chorus reflects Martin's intense admiration for Marina, with repeated declarations of her loveliness and divinity. Martin also expresses his jealousy when they go out dancing, noting that all others' attention is drawn to her. He seeks her attention, telling her that all his love is for her and that he adores her. Martin is deeply invested in winning her heart, asking her to listen to his plea and proclaim her love for him with a simple "Si, Si."

Overall, Marina is a timeless love song that celebrates the power of infatuation and the pursuit of true love.

Line by Line Meaning

The whole wide world is wild about Marina
Marina has captured the attention and admiration of people all around the world.

In Italy they call her La Carina
The Italians refer to her as 'the cute one', possibly referring to her endearing personality.

If you see her you never will forget her
Marina is a strikingly memorable person, and her impression lasts long after she has been seen.

And you can tell the world I'm gonna get her
The artist is determined to pursue a relationship with Marina and is willing to make it publicly known.

Marina, Marina, Marina
The artist is fixated on thinking and talking about Marina.

You're lovely, you're sweet, you're divine
The singer holds Marina in high regard, finding her to be exceptionally wonderful and appealing.

I won't rest until you are mine
The singer is determined to win Marina's affection and will not give up until this is achieved.

All my love is for you
The artist's feelings and emotions are focused entirely on Marina and nobody else.

How I do adore you
The artist passionately admires Marina and finds her to be incredibly lovable.

Oh my darling I emplore you
The artist is affectionate towards Marina and requests her attention and affection in return.

Please listen to my plea
The singer is asking for Marina to understand and consider their feelings.

When we go out dancin'
The artist imagines going out with Marina and dancing together.

You are so entrancin'
The singer finds Marina captivating and charming.

You've got all the others glancin'
Marina's beauty and allure have caught the attention of other people around them.

I'm filled with jealousy
The singer experiences envy and jealousy towards the other people who are admiring Marina.

My heart caught on fire
The artist's emotions were ignited by Marina, and they are now infatuated with her.

You filled me with desire
Marina has instilled in the artist a strong urge to be with her and pursue a relationship.

Now there's one thing I aspire
The singer has a single, clear goal in mind, which is to win Marina's affection.

To hear you say, "Si, Si"
The singer desires to hear Marina express her affirmation and agreement towards a potential relationship.

Writer(s): Ernesto Tiburcio Nogueda Pino, Rocco Granata Copyright: September Music Corp., Beechwood De Mexico Sa De Cv

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„Marina“
......Die ganze Welt ist verrückt nach Marina
In Italien nennt man sie La Carina
Wenn du sie siehst, wirst du sie nie vergessen
Und du kannst der Welt sagen, dass ich sie kriege
___________________________
Marina, Marina, Marina
Du bist lieblich, du bist süß, du bist göttlich
Marina, Marina, Marina
Ich werde nicht ruhen, bis du mein bist
___________________________
Meine ganze Liebe gilt dir
Wie sehr ich dich verehre
Oh mein Schatz, ich beauftrage dich
Bitte hören Sie auf meine Bitte
Wenn wir tanzen gehen
Du bist so bezaubernd
Du hast alle anderen blicken lassen
Ich bin voller Eifersucht
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((Die ganze Welt ist verrückt nach Marina
In Italien nennt man sie La Carina
Wenn du sie siehst, wirst du sie nie vergessen
Und du kannst der Welt sagen, dass ich sie holen werde))
___________________________
Marina, Marina, Marina
Du bist lieblich, du bist süß, du bist göttlich
Marina, Marina, Marina
Ich werde nicht ruhen, bis du mein bist
___________________________
((Alle meine Liebe gilt dir
Wie sehr ich dich verehre
Oh mein Schatz, ich beauftrage dich
Bitte hör mir bitte zu))
___________________________
Mein Herz fing Feuer
Du hast mich mit Verlangen erfüllt
Nun gibt es eine Sache, die ich anstrebe
Dich sagen zu hören: „Si, Si“
___________________________
Marina, Marina, Marina
Du bist lieblich, du bist süß, du bist göttlich
Marina, Marina, Marina
Ich werde nicht ruhen, bis du mein bist
Yachthafen
((Marina, Marina, Marina))
((Marina, Marina, Marina))
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" Marina "

......The whole wide world is wild about Marina
In Italy they call her La Carina
If you see her you never will forget her
And you can tell the world I'm gonna get her
___________________________
Marina, Marina, Marina
You're lovely, you're sweet, you're divine
Marina, Marina, Marina
I won't rest until you are mine
___________________________
All my love is for you
How I do adore you
Oh my darling I emplore you
Please listen to my plea
When we go out dancin'
You are so entrancin'
You've got all the others glancin'
I'm filled with jealousy
___________________________
((The whole wide world is wild about Marina
In Italy they call her La Carina
If you see her you never will forget her
And you can tell the world I'm gonna get her))
___________________________
Marina, Marina, Marina
You're lovely, you're sweet, you're divine
Marina, Marina, Marina
I won't rest until you are mine
___________________________
((All my love is for you
How I do adore you
Oh my darling I emplore you
Please listen to my please))
___________________________
My heart caught on fire
You filled me with desire
Now there's one thing I aspire
To hear you say, "Si, Si"
___________________________
Marina, Marina, Marina
You're lovely, you're sweet, you're divine
Marina, Marina, Marina
I won't rest until you are mine
Marina
((Marina, Marina, Marina))
((Marina, Marina, Marina))
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" Marina "
...... Todo el mundo está loco por Marina
En Italia la llaman La Carina
Si la ves nunca la olvidaras
Y puedes decirle al mundo que la voy a conseguir
___________________________
marina, marina, marina
Eres encantadora, eres dulce, eres divina
marina, marina, marina
No descansaré hasta que seas mía
___________________________
Todo mi amor es para ti
como te adoro
Oh mi amor te imploro
Por favor escucha mi súplica
Cuando salimos a bailar
eres tan fascinante
Tienes a todos los demás mirando
estoy lleno de celos
___________________________
((Todo el mundo está loco por Marina
En Italia la llaman La Carina
Si la ves nunca la olvidaras
Y puedes decirle al mundo que la voy a conseguir))
___________________________
marina, marina, marina
Eres encantadora, eres dulce, eres divina
marina, marina, marina
No descansaré hasta que seas mía
___________________________
((Todo mi amor es para ti
como te adoro
Oh mi amor te imploro
Por favor escucha mi por favor))
___________________________
Mi corazón se incendió
Me llenaste de deseo
Ahora hay una cosa a la que aspiro
Para escucharte decir, "Si, Si"
___________________________
marina, marina, marina
Eres encantadora, eres dulce, eres divina
marina, marina, marina
No descansaré hasta que seas mía
Puerto pequeño
((Marina, Marina, Marina))
((Marina, Marina, Marina))
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