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January 2007 |
Hello Deana, I received your new CD “Memories Are Made Of This” for my birthday and just had to write to you and say congratulations. I absolutely love it. I was a huge fan of your fathers and now, I’m your newest fan. I know your dad would be so proud of you. Thank you for keeping this music alive. Have you ever thought of doing a duet with your dad, like the one Natalie did with her dad Nat King Cole? I think it would be a huge success. God bless, Hi Deana, I just finished your book, and was so sad when I did so. I am typically a fiction reader, but I tackled your biography because I love, love, love your dad. Your telling was so open and honest, now I can't imagine going back to plain 'ol fiction! I am 32 years old, but I would have loved to experience just one day in the classy time of your dad's "old Hollywood" that you described to a T. Today's celebrity scene just seems to pale in comparison. Anyway, I did have one question for you... is there any way to get a copy of the "Christmas with the Martins and Sinatras" show? I would absolutely love to see it. Thanks so much, and best of luck for you’re continued and deserved success! Julie
Dear Deana, We plan to attend the tribute to Dean Martin in 2007 and need dates to book early and arrange vacation please forward 2007 dates. Dawne Bozzato
Hi Deana, I attended your in concert at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, and was blown away. My wife and I loved your show and would like to see you again. Will you be performing in Chicago any time soon? Volare is one of my favorite all time songs and I was so happy to hear you sing it…and in Italian. Your father would be so proud. Keep on singing Deana, and we’ll keep coming. Sincerely,
Hello Deana, I enjoy listening to you each morning on 1550 KKAD in Portland, OR. I like to hear you talk about the musicians you knew personally. I actually learned to love this kind of music later in my life. I'm 49 currently. I really enjoy your songs that you sing, especially with Jerry Lewis. I really hope to make it Branson some day. I also hope I can catch you in concert sometime. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Dearest Deana, I saw you in concert with Davy Jones. I have been a huge Monkees Fan my entire life and go to all the concerts when possible. I just wanted to ask you when you will be doing another concert with Davy because I have friends that missed it. I told them this concert with you and Davy together was the best on I have ever been to. Please do another one soon. You and Davy singing together was the greatest. I remember the show where you and Davy fell in love. It was one of my favorites. Actually it’s one of all Monkees Fan’s favorites. Did you see the fan center letters after your concert together? Everyone loved the show. You must do more! Monkees forever,
Dear Deana, I would like to get a video of the medleys of Dino and Sinatra,
especially the Christmas one, where he dances. Joe Dupont
Hi Deana,
Hello Deana, First of all, I love the new CD. You should be proud. I also, loved your book. What a great read. I grew up going to the Kenley Players in Warren, Ohio. I remember you appearing there. I have fond memories of those autograph lines. Do you know if John Kenley still alive? He must be 100 by now. If you know, please pass the information along. Also, I hope you bring your act to Washington DC. That would be terrific. All the best, Hello Deana, I just wanted to say that your father is the best singer and personality
I have ever known. His music is so beautifully sung. No matter
what mood I am in, just listening to Dean Martin cheers me up or
makes me happier! Nothing can compare to his voice with his perfect
delivery and tone. It must be great to be so close to the greatest
man the world has known. Thomas Brady, 18 Hi Deana, Wondering about the Dean Martin Festival in Steubenville - Can you give me an itinerary of what will be there and local hotels that are available. I'm planning to attend. Barbara Devanna
Hi Deana, My son, who is in the 4th grade, is doing a project on your dad. His teacher is requiring he find out any training (acting or singing) your dad might have had. I have looked everywhere and can't find it. Did your dad have any training? Thank you for your help. Michelle
Hi Deana, I love your father and I want you to know that young people love him still. I know that you are making a movie on his life from your book but we haven’t heard anything since. Do you know when it will be done and who can really play your father? I am looking forward to it. Theresa
Dear Deana, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy your morning show and the music. We love your dad's music and you are following his footsteps. We listen to Music Of Your Life on 860 Am in Marion, Indiana. The kids now are missing a lot of fine music and super talent from my era, I enjoy the tidbits of information you give on the artists on your show. I would like to hear something if possible from Lenny Dee or Earl Grant, they are my favorite organists. I met Lenny Dee in Florida several years ago at his club. Music means so much to me as I am an organist at our church and also involved with our choir. Thanks so much for keeping the Music Of Your Life going, it is wonderful. Wishing you the best, Hi Deana, I listen to your show every morning. I love your Dad's music and you really know how to present a song just as he did. Keep up the good work. I wish you would play more of the music of Renee Olstead. She really is a talented young artist. I especially enjoy her duet with Peter Cincote (don't know the correct spelling) of "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" and her rendition of "Taking a Chance on Love". I think this girl has a great career ahead of her. God Bless You, Dear Deana, What can you tell me about the terrific “The Summit Concert” which took place in Wheeling, IL. My entire family truly enjoys listening to this CD and my question is, in your opinion do you think this concert will ever be available on DVD? That would certainly be a great DVD to own. Listen to you every day on Music of Your Life and you have a great voice. Thanks in advance for any information you can offer. Judie Helffrich
Dear Deana, I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. My parents inherited a house on the Coast that had belonged to my great aunt and uncle. They loved your dad and had all of his albums. We never missed The Dean Martin Show at home or at my aunts. Now in our 50's my brother and I still love your dad's music and my brother made me a tape of all his favorites from my aunt's collection. When we returned to the house after Hurricane Katrina we were broken hearted. When I crawled through the window and looked down the hall all of the albums were mixed with the mud and debris. That is when I began to cry. Everyone ask us if the album collection was saved and I heavy heartedly say "no". Funny thing though, I was cleaning closets recently and found the tape that my brother had made me and remembered telling him that I was going to put this in a safe place and it will be our master copy in case something happens. Well, somebody up there knew something that I didn't know so thankfully I still have "Dean" to help me drive carpool. Dean Martin represents a happy time in my life. Thank you. Sincerely, Hi Deana, I have been waiting for the schedule for 2007. I would like to
see the festival in June but I have no specific dates. I would
like to make arrangements for 4 of us who, again, would like to
be there. Please email me these dates. Frank Carnuccio
Hello Deana, My boyfriend and I attended you concert at the Paramount Theatre. That was months ago and we are ready for another show. When will you be back in the Big Apple? Do you have a news letter or a fan magazine with your concert dates? If you do, sign us up at this email address. You sold out here in New York so you know you have a lot of fans here. So schedule another show here soon. We need another Deana fix. We just loved your show. Hope to see you again soon,
Hello Deana, I am such a big fan of your dad's. I live in Ohio. I have all of Dean's albums but the Nashville Sessions one. I would so much love to have his Nashville Sessions one. I have no idea where to find it. II have tried so hard. It would mean so much to me. Oh please can you help me? It is such a rare one and impossible to find but I would love having it. It would complete my collection. Of course I would much prefer it new, without scratches. I sure hope to hear from you, please. Thanks so much. Marilyn Rittinger
Dear Deana, I don't have a question or story but I just want to tell you to keep referring to Frank, Sammy and the rest as your uncles! I think it adds a lot to your show. Thank you. John Knotts Dear Deana, Hi Deana, It would be awesome to hear from a star such as you. I just saw your Father's biography on TV and am ashamed to say that I didn't realize he had such a beautiful daughter. I am 57 and grew up with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. I realized tonight how much I miss your Father. And then to hear your side of his life story brought me to tears. I can identify with his need for privacy, I am that way myself. I learned so much about your Father tonight- he was a great entertainer that I truly miss. All the best to you and yours, Deana. I'm looking forward to reading your new book. I'll keep in touch! Sincerely, Hi Deana, All my life (I'm female, 57) I've wondered why, or maybe how, your father had SUCH a calm disposition?? Thank you! C.B.
Hi Deana, I listen to you every morning, as I'm getting ready for work. The best way to start the day. This morning you played "Somewhere, Out There". It's from the movie, "An American Tail". One of my favorite movies. Judith Mason Dear Deana, Can I buy your CDs in the UK? I love to hear you on Music Of Your
Life. It’s a great station.
Dear Deana, I've just finished your book, and thank you for inviting all the world to share in the wonderful story of Dean Martin through his daughter’s eyes. I'm currently putting together a tribute show in your father’s name, and would love to invite you to my small steel town of Hamilton Ontario Canada. My children of 8 and 3 also adore your father’s music. If you have any advice to share please do. I am also interested in the festival and it's date. "Here’s to the stars in your eyes." Emi
Hello Deana, You must be so proud of your new CD, “Memories Are Made Of This.” It’s now 39 weeks on the top ten charts. WOW is that exciting. We play it in our home, our car and at our office. We just love it. My favorites are “What If I Loved You” and your duet with Jerry Lewis “Time After Time.” Who knew he could sing like that. But the duet with you is absolutely brilliant. There’s no stopping now. When is the next CD due to be released? I know there is another one coming. I heard you hinting about it on Entertainment Tonight. You said something bout a new duet, but with who??? We’re ready, but please make it soon. We will definitely be buyers. Deana fans from the City,
Hi Deana, Loved your book about your Father, especially after reading the unfair pejoratives of biographers like Shawn Levy and the like. For me, the essence of Dean Martin was when he sang solo on the couch or by the piano on the set of his popular TV show. I remember it well watching almost every week, and being moved by the intimacy of it all and how revealing it was of Dean the man. The duets were great too, but Dean really shined when he sang alone on that couch and by the piano. I wish I could have seen him live in a small, intimate setting like a nightclub. No Jerry to interrupt him and no "Rat Pack" to do same. Just Dean by himself singing a great pop standard to his appreciative audience who knew his immense talent as it especially shined during these moments. I will never forget it and it's sad TV is so different today with nothing even remotely like it. My parents were born in 1915 and that generation sadly will never ever be equaled in any way. I greatly miss my parents every day I'm alive, and I miss your Father too as they surely were irreplaceable by any future generations. I'm afraid nothing like them will ever walk this Earth again. For sure a unique time and place in our history. Sincerely, Dear Deana, Carol and I enjoy your morning show very much. Keep up the good work. Dick & Carol Hi Deana, Congratulations on your wonderful career and also congrats on your book. I've been dropping hints with my family that your biography "Memories..." is something that's been on my Wish List for a couple years; sooner or later they should get the hint! :) I'm wondering, firstly, if you were in Swingers, with Vince Vaughn. The opening credits feature a live recording of "You're Nobody (Til Somebody Loves You)" and credits "Deanna Martin" for a character she portrayed. I was first amazed and excited that this "Deanna" was you...though it's hard to tell...Was that you? Eric Christensen
Dear Deana, Just discovered your site and think it is great. I am 66 and have been a Dino fan since I was a teen. My family, being Italian, here in New Orleans, where there is a large Italian population, were all Dino fans. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting your dad at a Heart Association benefit here in New Orleans somewhere around the early 70s. He was very warm and gracious and what a golfer. One of the true highlights of my life. Our family had a mutual friend with Dean, a New Orleanian who had gone to Vegas when gambling was outlawed here in the 50s. To say he was my idol would be an understatement. He was the greatest "entertainer" who ever lived, bar none. Just wanted to say I loved your dad, a man’s man. I still get melancholy watching him, or listening to him. He was the "King of Cool". God bless! Hi Deana, I am wondering if there is a schedule of events on the 12th annual Dean Martin Festival. Please advise. This is the first I will be attending & am very excited about receiving all the info on this wonderful event. Thank you very much for your time & assistance. Sincerely,
Hi Deana, Just to let you know your Dad was the Greatest! But one question. Why isn't there DVDS out with your father performing in Concert? Especially Las Vegas not the Rat pack concerts just him. Or the Concert he had in England in the 1980's that I have seen. Thanks so much! Nick
Hi Deana, Listen to your radio show on Sat. @ Sun. in New Smyrna Beach FL. Love it. Especially when you say this is a song by my dad or Uncle Frank. Was lucky enough to see them both perform. The Greatest. Can you tell me if you will be performing in NY or Fl. in 2007 or near by. Keep singing. Thanks and may God Bless. Frank
Hi Deana, I just heard you on XM radio and I just loved the song they played. So I call up and ask who this Deana Martin is and I took a wild guess (cause I think I'm smart) and lo-and behold the daughter of Dean Martin... well I loved your dad's music and I' glad to say I love yours too! I am going to order your album (CD) today and If ever I get the chance to see you perform in person, I will be there...you know it would be great if you could do a couple of shows in San Francisco (Bimbo's, Top Of The Mark, etc.) I think I met you and your husband in Palm Springs at the Street Fair they have and you signed my book!! What a great voice. Hope to see you soon. A new Fan. Gene Davenport Hi Deana, I have been a fan of your father's since I was a very little girl. My parents took me along every week when they went to the movies where I first saw Martin & Lewis. My father who was born in Italy had many prejudices to over come when he came to America as a small child. I think that your father was a strong factor in bringing out the fact that Italians were good and talented and funny, good parents who cared about their families like regular people. Helping to dispel some of the prejudices. Any way, I am going to buy both your CD and the book, but I wondered if the book was available in audio/CD form? My mother would really enjoy listening to it. She cannot read anymore due to macular degeneration (a problem that takes away vision) and I know she would like the book. We have been buying her CDs or tapes in book form so that she can continue her "reading". I would like to know if I could get your book on CD for her. Thank you for the enjoyment you bring into my house with your radio show on KDYL in Salt Lake City. Sincerely,
Hi Deana, I heard you talking this morning about how Dean and Elvis were
friends and both worked at Paramount studios. Well, being
that they both worked for Hal Wallis I thought you might be interested
in the fact that Wallis took the script from Dean & Jerry's
3 Ring Circus...made a few changes...cut out Jerry's part...and
gave Elvis your Dad's role and renamed the movie Roustabout. If
you watch both movies you will see Luv, Hi Deana, Heard your version of your Dad's Amore, this morning. It was my first time to hear your clear voice, in song. Great job. Marv Larson Dear Deana, I feel as if I know. We listen to your radio show each weekday, and really love the music you play. I also love your book. Such an honest account of your life. We also own two of your CDs. One for the house and one for the car. Love, Dear Deana, Wow! Cara mia Deana you are some kinda chip off the old block of papa Dino...He'd be so very proud! Will you ever be doing any shows out here in Northern California or in Las Vegas? Are there any DVD's available of any of your performances? Deana...join the crowd and do a "standards album"...you'd top them all! Ciao...con amore...mille abbraccio.
Hi Deana, I some times can't help but miss seeing your dad on TV, the movies... Thank you so much for your thoughts in "Memories are made of This. When and where is the 2007 Dean Martin Festival? Thank you so much. Rance Bueckert
Hello Deana, I just read your wonderful book. Thank you for writing it. Marjorie Hi Deana, I had the pleasure of playing golf with your dad at Riviera Country Club years ago. I was always a big fan but seeing what a fine gentleman he was made a good day great. I will always treasure our meeting and cherish that day. Your friend,
Dear Deana, Who was the woman who sang with Dean Martin on “How Do You Like Your Eggs in the Morning”? Phil
Hi Deana, Marsha and Art
Dear Deana, I have been listening to you on WCHA 800 radio. I really enjoy listening to you. God Bless you, Hello Deana, I love your records and radio show. I thought if all the singing children of ''THE RAT PACK'' could launch a recording and title it, ''The Mouse Bunch'' Keep up the wonder you create. Don Edwing Hi Deana, I have just finished reading “Memories are Made of This”, today and I found it very interesting. I laughed and I cried. I’m 42yrs old and have always been a fan of your Dad's. I’m living in Dublin Ireland with my husband Brian and three children. My Dad also is a big fan. He played all the records while I was growing up and still does. He sounds like him when he sings and is known as Deano in the club he goes too. All the men and women in the club are big fans too. I’ve got a son called Dean, named after your Dad. My husband Brian is very happy to have completed reading your book, because he has only ever read one book complete before. He couldn’t put yours down. My three year old Kellie loves him too. She puts on the CD when she goes to visit my Dad and they duet together. We were on holiday in California last summer and she put her hands and feet in your Dad's imprints in Hollywood. We also drove by his old house. We played his CD's and sang all the time we were driving. After reading your story I decided to check your webpage out and its great and we listened to you singing all the songs. You had a hard but exciting life so far and fair play to you for keeping your Father's memories alive. He will always be in our hearts and home. Take care of yourself and your family. Regards, Hi Deana, Growing up in Australia in the 60s and with a name like Dino, my namesake, your dad, was an idol. My specialty at family gatherings however was to do Jerry Lewis impersonations to the point I got the nick name Jerry (which I haven't lost). Well many years have passed and I have three children of my own and I watched like many without too much interest the sad passing of the years and I now look back and compare my own childhood to todays. I'd almost forgotten many of these early influences on my life, my sense of humour, my sense of respect, my place in the world, the simplicity of our time, until I bought a rat pack DVD and literally cried over a biography piece on your father. I too have Italian influences in my life, which I can identify with in your fathers life despite our age difference. The memories of his life in entertainment and my life during that time blended to fill me with a sadness that I couldn't understand. At the same time I am filled with warmth and comfort at these memories to the point now I have been inspired to collect as much of Dean Martin's work that I can. I hope to complete a full collection of his movies and songs if nothing else to have my children at least view and listen to it at least once and perhaps theirs. Even in Australia the legacy that your fathers entertainment and celebrity created is still alive at least in our home. I had no idea you were performing and only came across this site while researching. I hope that one day you will be able to come to Australia so that we can see your show. If not I can only wish that one day to come to the US and catch it there. It would be true to say I have only come to appreciate your father’s brilliance recently. I really only hope that he through you can continue to shine it on the world. With deepest warmest regards and respect, many thanks. Dean Serra Hey Deana, Just started listening to your radio show. It’s awesome! I’m 48 yrs old and have been a fan of your dad for as long as I can remember. Growing up in my NJ home, there were 2 things I could always count on. The smell of Italian cooking and the music of Dean Martin. I also loved all the Martin and Lewis movies. I recently read the book Dean and Me by Jerry Lewis. Jerry tells a story about how your Dad wore a cologne called Woodhue and how great he smelled all the time. I mentioned that story to my wife and she gave it to me for Christmas. So now every morning I slap on some Woodhue and feel like Dean Martin all day!! Thanks, and take care. Joe Imperial Dear Deana, Listen to your show on 1230 WCR Johnstown, PA. Enjoy the variety of music thanks for making music of your life part of our mornings. Keep up the good music. Gary Brandle Browse the archive of previous "Ask Deana" pages: |
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