June 2006 |
Hi Deana, First I must tell you how I came to e-mail you. I watched a very good biography on your Father just now on the biography channel. I do not remember watching a lot of him as I am 46, but I do remember some shows and scenes. I saw you on there and thought you are very pretty, so I wanted to see what you looked like in the 70's. That’s the truth; ANYWAY, while looking for that I ran across your filmography and thought it was wild you were on a Monkee's show. So I guess that was pretty cool huh? Sooo, my real question through all of this was... On your dads biography show, it looked like a couple of like home film clips were shot on a yacht or big boat. Being I'm a Riverkeeper and into boats etc I was wondering if he had a big boat? If so do you remember it and know how big, what kind etc and what ever happened to it. I'll bet some good times were had on it and think it would be really cool if it was still around and preserved. I also think it is really cool you take the time to talk to regular folks like me. I hope life blesses you. You can find out what a Riverkeeper is at www.blackwaternottoway.com If your ever in Virginia and would like to see a pretty river and get away from the crowds, I can certainly make that happen. Peace,
Deana, My wife & I enjoy your radio show each AM and we are driving from Indiana to join you in Branson. If you have a question & answer time I have a couple (we will be buying your book & record so maybe its in your book). We know about your brother’s tragic accident but do you have any other siblings & are they in the business? Is your Mom still alive & if so where does she live? Natalie Cole made a record using her Dads voice & she sang along with him, would you ever consider doing the same. Thank YOU,
Hi Deana, I look forward to meeting you when we go to Tuscany together. This will be my first trip to Europe and I am so looking forward to it. Is Tuscany the region that your family comes from? My radio comes on every morning to you and Les, I love your banter. I live in Springfield, MO so we are close neighbors. Well, see you in November,
Hello Deana, Thank you for the wonderful music. I’m sitting here listening to your new album and just had to write to you. The way you sing these songs is just beautiful and you are bringing back many memories. There is one song that I have not heard before, What if I loved you. Is this new? May God bless you and your family,
Hi Deana, I enjoy your morning hosting of the Music of Your Life with Les Brown, Jr. Your father is one of my favorite all time artists. On a show earlier this week, you referred to Red Skeleton. His name was Red SKELTON, not Skeleton. Continue to share the anecdotes about your dad. Keep up the good work, Hi Deana, I just want to say thank you for writing such a special book. You made the reader feel like part of the Martin family. As a child, I listened for the first time your father's song "That's Amore" and was so proud to be Italian. Pasta fagioli is one of my favorites - I can't wait to try the dish with your grandma's secret ingredient. Best Wishes to you and your family. Claire D'Occhio Heinrich Dear Deana, We would love to visit your Festival sometime. Could you tell me when it will be held in 2007. Loved your Dad's TV show and watched it faithfully as a teenager. Sally Finn
Hi Deana, I wanted to thank you for sharing your memories of your father. I am 28 years old but I did grow up with your father's music. My father and grandfather were huge fans and my favorite childhood memories come rushing back when I hear a Dean Martin song. Your father's music and his legend have become such an important part of my life. A few years ago my grandfather, who was also my best friend, lost his long battle with diabetes and on that night I stayed with him in the hospital. He was medicated heavily and the doctors told us he wouldn't make it through the night. I stayed with him all night and held his hand. It was around 2am and I remember Regis Philbin talking about your father and his Variety Hour television show. As crazy as it sounds, when they played a clip of your father singing, my grandfather squeezed my hand. He passed away the following evening and at his wake we played "Your Nobody Till Somebody Loves You." A year later I read your book. It is difficult to find the words that truly express my gratitude. Your book helped me get through such a difficult time....so thank you for writing such a beautiful story. Elizabeth Deana, I am looking forward to The Dean Martin Festival in Steubenville again this year and I was wondering who the parade Grand Marshall is going to be. Bev Gaughan Hello Deana, I came across one of your dad's CDs and played it in my car one day. My 11 year old granddaughter fell in love with Dean Martin. Since the very first time she heard the CD she has been singing along and always makes sure that it is in the car. She never sings to any other music, no matter what is in the player or on the radio, we always end up with Dean Martin. We stopped at a flea market one day last month and one of your dad's CDs was for sale. My granddaughter didn't want to see the picture on the cover because she said that she had her own idea of what he looked like and thought it better to keep him in her head. In a way that is what all of his fans do...we keep him in our heads and also in our hearts. This past weekend a movie starring your dad was showing on TV and my granddaughter walked into the room. She picked him right out...and said that he looked just like he is in her head, except in her head he doesn't wear a hat. We are going to get your new CD as soon as it comes out...we look forward to singing along with Deana and Dean! Thank You for sharing with OLD and NEW fans...God Bless! Judy Hello Deana, I have no questions but I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your book. I felt it was a very touching and yet honest story of growing up in a world of "glitz & glamour". You did a terrific job of relating that along with the wonderful things of that world, there was sadness & heartaches. Just as in everyone else's lives. Thank You for a glimpse into the life of a man I (like so many) really admired. Wishing you happiness & good health! Deana, I am a General Counsel of an international conglomerate, an individual who, unfortunately, never has time to run any kind of personal errand during any typically overscheduled busy business day. But, nonetheless, I had to run one yesterday. I had just heard about and, as a result, had to purchase your new CD, "Memories are Made of This," a tribute to your father and his music, as well as the music of some of his closest contemporaries. I'm part of the second generation of Dean Martin fans (out of how many now, three or is it now four generations?). Caught onto him somewhere around the age of ten, through the release and success of my favorite western "The Sons of Katie Elder," through "Everybody Loves Somebody" and his Reprise hit singles and albums that followed, and, of course, through "The Dean Martin Show" every Thursday night. Locked into his music when I was otherwise listening to nothing else but rock (and guess which prevails in my household still today?). He taught a very shy kid music and the art of the incredibly well timed one liner that could break up an entire room with laughter. The only entertainer to make it to the absolute top of stage, motion pictures, recordings, and weekly hit television, while being the least likely individual to ever make such an observation. Your father has brought more music, more laughter, and more smiles during the best and even the worst of times to this now 50 year old's world than any other entertainer. And, now, even though he is no longer with us, I have this strange little ol' feeling inside that you just did (once again) the exact same thing to him. My warmest congratulations, P.S. Deana, your version of "Everybody Loves Somebody" alone brings on such a smile that it even brings on tears! Absolutely superb. Thank you, and please express my personal gratitude to your entire talented recording team. Brett Campbell
Hello Deana, It is wonderful how you host your father's festival. It is amazing that you are holding a free concert for the town of Steubenville. It is great that you help the committee during the festival. Frankie DiCarlantonio
Hi Deana, I have just finished reading your book and loved it. I'm 44 years old and grew up watching your Dad's movies. Every weekend the Saturday movie was Your Dad and Jerry followed by an Elvis Movie and as a result I'm an Elvis and Dean Martin Fan. My favourite song of your Dad's is Memories Are Made of This. I have purchased Airport and Sons Of Katie Elder on D.V.D. Hollywood or Bust was on T.V. here recently and my daughter Sophie (who is 14) and I watched it together and she loved it. Her favourite song by the way is Sway. Sophie also loves watching Here's Lucy, so she got a kick out of the fact that she was of friend of your family. I also have a private pilot's license and flew regularly for 10 years taking my kid's and friends up for joy flights. I have since stopped, as it is an expensive hobby especially while raising a family. But as you know the passion for flying never leaves you and will go back to it one day when I have less commitments. I stopped flying in October 2003 the very time you started! I had to laugh when I read that in your book. In closing I would just like to say listening to your Dad's music and watching his movies brings me a lot of joy and he has a new fan in Sophie. All the very best Craig Stidworthy P.S. Is your new CD Memories are Made Of This going to be released here in Australia?
Hello Deana, I was only 19 the first time I saw your dad at the MGM GRAND. I was captivated from that time on until his retirement. I flew to Vegas to see him. I have a picture of myself giving him roses during his 1985 performance. His smile can be seen and is beautiful. I have a life size statue of him sitting at my bar, along with other items I have collected. My Chihuahua is named Deana, from pictures to golf balls, ashtrays and dolls, along with every book written. I have continued enjoying him as if he never left. I truly enjoyed your book. With warmest regards,
Dear Deana, Just wanted to say love your CD and still waiting in hope you come to the UK. Gina
Dear Deana, I recently, in August, discovered the local AM station here in the Charleston, SC area that carries your "Music of Our Lives" show. Up until then I had quite forgotten that Your Dad was also the father of a daughter. Today I bought your tribute album, "Memories Are Made Of This", and boy did it. In looking at the photos in the cover I spotted the one of you, your dad and Frank & Tina Sinatra, on one of the Christmas Shows. Now I don't remember what year that was. I was too busy being at sea with the US Navy. As a result I did not catch a lot of the shows, but I did catch that one. It is very obvious to me, as I listened to the album, that it was a labor of love. My older sister & I grew up listening to Elvis and Dean. She was number 2 & I am number 3 of 6. I will tell you that you now have a new fan for life. The first thing I did with this album was put in the computer & I will keep the CD in my truck so I can listen to it while away from home. Keep up the good work and, to quote Red Skelton, "May God Bless". James Browse the archive of previous "Ask Deana" pages: |
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