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March 2007 |
Hi Deana, We enjoy your radio program so very much. We hope you can help us locate one of your dad's CDs. I cannot remember the exact title of it, but some of the songs included are "Everybody Loves Somebody," and "Volare." Within its case is included a booklet with a synopsis of each song and when it was recorded; its composer; and how the song placed on the charts. We cannot find it anywhere; and not remembering the title of it doesn't help! I will send you my VISA account number as soon as you tell me you have it. It will be an honor to purchase it directly from you! Grazie, Cara! Dear Deana, I listen to your programs on KSHO, both mornings and afternoons. I
will admit I listen in my sleep to the morning show because
of the time difference (PST). Hi Deana, I used to listen to you and John every morning on my way to work and I really enjoyed the show and I miss hearing both of you on my drive to work. I enjoyed the antidotes and stories of your Dad and all of the "Rat Pack" gang. I sure wish you were still in the time slot 8:00-10:00 am. I also miss hearing you on Sunday mornings. I will try and catch your show in it’s new time slot whenever I can. Until then best wishes for your continued success. Sandra Leap
Dear Deana, Love your show with John Griffeth, "The Music of Your Life", and also when you do the show alone. Will be buying your CD next week. One question, yesterday on the show you mentioned that your Dad, the great Dean Martin, used an after shave or cologne called Woodhue??? Could you verify the correct spelling please? I would be very interested in purchasing something that Dean used. Thank you and keep up the good work. I think your great. Bob Dear Deana, I just wanted to thank you for sharing a part of your life with
us. I read your book in 4 hours. A first time 'author'
that came across so excellently is just unbelievable. Rudy Hi Deana, Did you come to Washington State like you said? Unfortunately, I never got to see you. Anyway, I liked your book. Your Dad was one of my favorite people. Take care,
Dear Deana, I recently re-discovered your father’s music. What a voice! I grew up watching, listening and laughing with your father (and singing along, not as well though). I will be purchasing your book soon. Thanks for sharing him with the world. I only live about a 1/2 hour from Steubenville, Ohio. When is the next Dean Martin festival? Kevin
Dear Deana, I am adopted and just found out that I was born Maria Grossetti. My boss just met you at a book signing and you had mentioned that your dad's real name was "Grossetti". What I am trying to find out is if it is the same name and spelling as my name before I was adopted. I would really be interested to find out. Thank you.
Hi Deana, In your book memories..." you mention that you treasure the
last bottle of Woodhue men's cologne...that reminded of your Dad. Thanks. Hello Deana, I was at the book signing at Borders book store and I enjoyed the stories about your family I love the music of your father and Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett those are my idols. I hope you will come back to Ohio. I live in Rocky River by the shores of Lake Erie. It’s beautiful when the sunsets at night. I love it. Well I just wanted to tell you I enjoyed the night listening to your memories of your father. That was very nice. Well, I’ll let you go. Take care, Dear Deana, Every morning on my way to work, I spend time with you and John Griffeth....you make the commute so much better. Thank you for that. I am very excited about the reissue of your father's capitol recordings on CD. I'd love to see all of his recordings come to the light of day. Your dad would be very proud of you. Doug Richardson Hi Deana, I love your radio show and listen to it every day. My question is: Your dad made a movie in which he was an airline pilot and had an apartment I believe in France. He met a girl that was from Beta Lure. I remember a song The Moon of Beta Lure or something like that. What was the name of the movie and is it on tape? I have loved your dad's music for years especially "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" that song has a very special meaning. Thank you and keep up the wonderful work, Hi Deana, The other day I was watching the last hour of the cable channel "E
Hollywood" and it was about your father. I missed the first
hour of the show. I didn't know this show was about Mr. Dean Martin.
You and your mother both looked beautiful. I really enjoyed the
hour I saw of the show. Donald Lennon
Hi Deana, Thank you for visiting Columbus Ohio recently. I enjoyed hearing the stories about your Dad. I look forward to reading your book. This may be a dumb question but, do you listen to his songs often or watch his old shows? Thanks, Dear Deana, I love your dad and Frank Sinatra with all my heart. There are a lot of rumours about their last years together. I hope you can tell us the truth. I hope these great loveable guys were blood brothers right to the end. God bless you all! With kind regards, Hi Deana, Thanks for being so sweet to us at WMKV in Cinci. My love to all, hope maybe our paths cross again. Ken Kallick Dear Deana, This E-mail is from an Iraqi old fan of your dad, the great Dean Martin. We enjoyed every song and every film he made. We would like to thank you and may our Lord bless his soul. We send our love, Hi Deana, Which is the correct date for Dean's birthday??? Some have it as the 7th & others say 17th!!! Could you please tell me which is it? Many thanks,
Dear Deana, My wife and I just finished your book and I wanted to let you
know how much we enjoyed it. Mel & Debby Hanks Dear Deana, I want to say thank you. A few weeks ago I wrote and told you that The Four lads were still touring and you took the time to mention it on the air with your busy schedule. After meeting your father many years ago I have to say you are just as thoughtful as he was GOD BLESS YOU DEANA. If you are ever in New Hampshire, please let me know. I would be honored to meet you. If you have any book signings in this area please let me know also. Always, Hi Deana, You asked me to email you when I finished your book and compare it to the book written by Jerry Lewis. I tremendously enjoyed both books. I must admit that while reading your book I found myself crying at least 3 different times. Your book gave me a better insight into your family life. Being from Ohio and having a father who was born in Italy, I could relate to many of the situations that you experienced. I just wanted you to know that your book was a wonderful tribute to your dad and both my husband and I enjoyed it thoroughly. We are going to try to come to the Festival in Steubenville. Thanks again for allowing us to get a glimpse of your wonderful father. We will continue to enjoy his music and movies. Sincerely, Hi Deana, A friend told me he had seen you on a local television show and that you had moved to Missouri near Branson. Will you be performing there or did you want a change of pace from living in Beverly Hills? Bernard Watts
Dear Deana, Can you please tell me if the Dean Martin Christmas album Reprise label 1966 is on CD? I believe that the Christmas CD that is out now does not have all the tracks that are on the 1966 Christmas album. I listen to your father’s music every single day. Thank you. Al Pitelli Hi Deana, My name is Mark Pinto and I'm 41 years old, I lost my father to
Lou Gehrig's disease in 1997 and I miss him terribly. My Dad and
I used to roll on the floor with laughter watching the "Roasts" when
I was a kid...it's among my most fondest memories I have of him.
I’ve always "liked" your Dad's music... But until
I read your book...and was astonished to see how much alike your
Dad was to mine and how many similarities that I, myself share
with your Dad...(love of westerns, family dinners, etc.) It's made
me want to find out more about him and the kind of person he was.
And the more I found out...the more I liked him...not only as a
performer, but also as a man. I've read Ricci's book and most recently,
Jerry Lewis' (yours is the best...but don't tell them I said so!!)
I'm now a huge fan of not only Dean Martin the singer/entertainer
but Dean Martin the man himself...and I love your Dad not only
because of the person he was, but also how much he reminds me of
my Dad and the wonderful memories we shared together. Mark Pinto Dear Deana, Not a question but a comment. I watched Jerry Lewis on Larry King this evening. I am 56 and grew up with Jerry Lewis movies but not so much their act. I love watching it now. I always loved your father's voice. He was in my opinion the No.1 crooner. Also he wasn't bad to gaze upon. Good luck to you and with Jerry's book on his friend Dean. Judy Rosynsky Dear Deana, I am a collector of your dad’s records and movie posters
from Apollo, Diamond, Capitol, Reprise to WB. Posters from My Friend
Irma to Cannonball Run 2 but there is one question following me
over the years. Is it a fact or rumor that your dad recorded live
from Olympia in Paris back in the 50s? Best Regards From Sweden
Dear Deana, It’s a pleasure to write to you, and to have the opportunity to express to you how very much I had always truly loved and admired your dad. These are words spoken from a 51 year old man with a wonderful wife and 2 simply terrific sons. Shows just how much your fathers impact had on so many people. His influence transcends generations of time...what a wonderful tribute to the man he will always be remembered as. Thank you for this forum, so that I may have the chance to express how much we all loved and miss him. With so many thanks to you and your wonderful family, we wish you a most joyous of holidays, and may you have happiness and peace in your lives. Geoff Deet.......God Bless our soldiers.
Hi Deana, My family loves your book. I'm now reading it to my 6 year old son, Hanneman. He loves your father’s music. It puts him to bed each night. Thank you, HI Deana, I was and continue to be a huge fan of your dad. I also grew up in an Italian neighborhood. I remember the heated debates we had about your dad and Frank Sinatra and who had the better voice. Of course I always voted for Dean. Every year around the holidays I get nostalgic like many others do and I can’t help think of a time gone by and how much joy your dad brought into our home. I have two older sisters who just adored your dad and my little Italian mother loved his Thursday evening show. I now have teenagers of my own and they also love to watch the old movies. I hope to read your book soon and Jerry’s new book also...sorry for the long rant. I’ll finish in saying that this web site and many others that honor your dads memory give us fans a warm connection to your dad. Peace and love to you and your family. Joe Dear Deana, This is not a question I am 54 yrs. old and have loved your Dad from when I was about 10 I used to fight with my parents to stay up to watch the Dean Martin Variety show. He had such charisma and charm and was so beautiful. Frank was good but no one compared to your Dad. How I cried when he passed and now as Christmas comes my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patricia Marchese Hi Deana, Your dad was a great man. Jim Cole Hi Deana, We are very excited to see you have a new show, "Deana Sings Dino", and would like to know where you will be appearing? Much Love,
Dear Deana, Needless to say I am an admirer of your father and his music.
We are so fortunate to be able to listen to his music as if he
were still with us. Bob Di Carli
Hi Deana, I don't have a question. Instead I will say that I am a 31 yr old man who always endured your father's career. From the music to movies I’ve enjoyed them all. My personal fav. song is My Rifle, My Pony, and me with Ricky Nelson. That western movie with also John Wayne will always be my fav. I just recently found out about the festival in your father's hometown I'm from Canton and never knew about it. Please send me info on it so I can attend. Thank You, Hi Deana, I would like to see you in the Boston area sometime. Your father was and continues to be great therapy for me and I just finished your wonderful book about him....tomorrow it's on to the recipe you included. Many thanks! Dear Deana, Any plans on coming to Albany, NY for a book signing? I am halfway through the book and I love it. It’s been a pleasure learning about your dad through your words. Nicole Dear Deana, Enjoyed your book about your father immensely! I grew up in Claremont, California therefore it was fun to hear about the old L.A. haunts also. I have one question. I made, last evening, your grandmother's Pasta Fagioli. I don't know whether I did something wrong, however, was there a missing spice ingredient not printed in the recipe? I did add the cinnamon! My best to you,
Hello Deana, I come from Egypt, and I like your dad so much as he is the King of Cool. I wanted to ask why didn't your dad ever visit Egypt? And what did he think about Egypt? Ahmed El Swefy
Dear Deana, Don’t have a question for you. Just wanted you to know how much I love listening to you on the Music of Your Life. I travel from South Portland, Maine to work in Dover, N.H. and just love you guys. I am a trumpet player and am 60 years old so I know the big band era. Played in a few locally when I was younger, about the same age Les started out at. Richard Henward Hi Deana, I really just have a statement for you. I just finished your book. I have to say, I don't read many books and I laughed and even had a tear or two. It was very good. One more little detail if you wanted to know. I was told I had multiple sclerosis 5 years ago. I just have to say because of the variety shows and CD's of your fathers I don't even think about my illness when watching and listening to them. Just wanted to let you know. Bless you, Dear Deana, What an excellent tribute to your father I found "Memories
Are Made Of This" to be. Last year I read Ricci's work and
while his was great from a macho perspective, yours was more heartfelt
and put me there at 601 Mountain all those years ago. I appreciated
the opportunity to read it. I just wanted you to know you are giving
so much when you keep your father in the minds and hearts of his
old fans by adding fresh perspectives. And you welcome the new
fans by giving glimpses into what a great entertainer and human
being he was. Tim Black Dear Deana, I’m 56 years old and I’ve been a fan of your father since 1967 I listen to his music every day he the best. The only thing I wish I could have done is met your father. Thank you, Hi Deana, Just wanted to drop a line & let you know how inspirational Dean is to me. I am a Steubenville boy who has moved away & said that Dean made it possible to be very successful from our town. I have modeled all over the world including been seen in: Cosmo, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Edge, and on Etv!. I also own my own gym & run a successful nationwide personal training company by age 27. Just wanted to let you know how much he was a big reason why I believe anything can happen. Thanks, Hey Deana! Just a short note to say I loved your book. I’ve read it 4 times already. I want you too know I loved your dad and can honestly say I have every record he ever recorded and then some. I would like to ask you one question, as I am a watch collector also. The bracelet watch your dad wore. What kind of watch is it and is white or yellow gold? I’ve seen hundreds of pictures and can't seem too figure it out. Oh well, so much for the short note. Take care and god bless. All my best, Hi Joe, It was yellow gold and it was his favorite watch. Deana Dear Deana, I am 43 years old, and I have been a huge fan of your father's
since I was about 5 years old. Maybe you can guess what initially
sparked my interest. Sharing a name that is not all that
common in the US may have been what first attracted me to your
dad, but the talent, the music, and the aura are what have made
me a life-long fan. I wish I could tell you what your father
has meant to me over the years, but I really am having trouble
finding adequate words, and I find it is a topic that brings to
many thoughts to mind to put in just one e-mail. I stumbled onto
your web site quite by accident, and I am very happy that I did. I
did not know that you had put out a book on your dad, and I will
make it a point to get a copy of it as soon as possible. Thank you for your work and for reading this e-mail. Sincerely, Ps:
Hi Deana, Just saw you in concert at the Paramount Theatre December 10th and it was great. My husband and I bought your book, which you signed for us. Thanks a million!! My family and I loved your father and you look just like him. My husband and I want to come to Steubenville in 2007. When is the next festival so I can arrange my schedule accordingly? I love reading about your Dad--had no idea about his private live. I was just a kid myself growing up and watching his TV show and listening to his songs. Well thanks again and I really do hope I hear from you. (My husband sang for you a little at the book signing and you picked up you head and said, "OH you really do sound like him". God Bless.
Hi Deana, You were so kind to answer a question for me a while back. I have
been reading other questions from others overseas looking for VHS
and DVD's that can be played outside of the US. One thing I can
recommend to help is having them do an internet search or check
with local stores for region free DVD players. Then they should
be able to watch and enjoy all of Dean's movies. HUGS, Hi Deana, I'm reading the Dean Martin's Biography "King of the Road", by Michael Freedland. Is that the more reliable one? I love Dean. And I thank him for having increased the Italian pride. Vincenzo Mazzara
Hi Deana, No questions just wanted to say your dad was is and always will be in my heart like my parents and grandparents great entertainer someone I loved and adored still listen to his music today thank you for keeping him alive in my heart and many others god bless. Mike Tumminelli Dear Deana, I don't want to ask a question I just wanted to write you and say "Thank You" to you and your family for sharing your father with many people who loved him. One of which is me. I fell in love with your father at age 14 and when other girls were playing the Beach Boys, Dave Clark Five, etc., I was playing my Dean Martin albums. I am a 55 year old woman now who still feels the same about Dean Martin 41 years later. The day your father passed away, I cried with your family. I received your book as a Christmas present and it is Wonderful, Open and very full of love. Thank you again for opening your heart, your home, and your life with people like me, who was one of your father's biggest fans. My God Richly Bless You and Your Family and I wish you all the best success with your book. Thank you and your family again for sharing your father with millions of people who loved him. Cherish his memories! Sincerely, P.S. I lost my father six years ago and I truly do understand your loss. Dear Deana, First, I wish you both the best in the New Year. Just received Jerry Lewis’ book a week ago, and can't wait to start reading. While I'm thinking about it, I would like to throw my hat in the ring and encourage the possibility of having Jerry in Steubenville this June. What a wonderful way to complete a sentimental journey of his, then to have him as a guest this year. Please see what you can do. You told me once that he would be receptive to the idea. Also, is there any possible way to have your Dad's complete Christmas
shows made available to the public? Robert and Carole Azzarello Dear Deana, I don't have a question for you today, but just wanted to talk to you. I'm 75 years old, living in Valparaiso, Indiana and listen to you each morning as I wake up. I enjoy "Music of Your Life" so much that I wanted your book for Christmas. I just finished your book and it was great. Many years ago my wife (who passed away in 2003) and I saw your father perform at the MGM hotel in Las Vegas. It must have been in the 60s. Anyway it was before the MGM burned down. His show was really great and we both enjoyed it so much. I also remember after the show riding on the same elevator with 2 of the Golddiggers. I still remember how beautiful they were. Your dad had great taste. I listen to you every day on 1500 (I think WAKE) in Valparaiso. Keep playing the Music Of My Life. Would like to meet you sometime. Glenn Hello Deana, Thank you for the opportunity to send you a question. You
are a busy person, so this is very nice of you to do for your fans. Sincerely,
Hi Deana, No question. Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading "Memories are Made of This". I've loved your dad since I was 11 years old and I'm now 51. My grandmother turned me onto him when his TV show first came on the air saying: "Isn't he sweet? He's so handsome...” etc. Eventually I started watching and just fell in LOVE with him. Read every movie magazine that had stories about him and his family, etc. Kept his picture on the wall in my bedroom. When I turned 21, my mother and I went to Las Vegas for the first time. We planned the trip around when he'd be at MGM (the first one). When I saw him walk out onto that stage for the first time, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I went to his show three times that week and sat ringside every time (my mother slipped a few $$ to the waiter!). In all, I saw him ~12 times between Las Vegas and Atlantic City. When my grandmother was 83, we took her to AC to see him. It was snowing that day and we had to drive about 2 hours to get there. I asked her if she still wanted to go and she said 'of course, we have to see Dean. Columbus took a chance, we should too'. I miss him very much. Thanks for a great book and great insight into his life and that of your family. Sincerely, Dear Deana, No question, just a few lines to express a few thoughts and feelings, WOW! What a neat book, you’ve done well. Grew up in Steubenville, currently live in Cleveland. So much in your book is relevant to me, including your mother being from here, and your Dad from there. Knew many people back home that knew your Dad, several that knew him rather well. Got to see a performance at the old MGM Grand, probably around 1974(?) I think. My Steubenville friends got his autograph for me, as well. Geez, I can remember buying 45s of your Dad’s in the 60'S and 70'S back home. Just so many neat memories of the "KING OF COOL". It’s unbelievably true. No doubt about it. "The best ever" is from my hometown! Rocky Taylor Dear Deana, I have been a fan of Dean’s since I was 14 (in the 60's). My
father, who passed away this year, 'til the end talked about the
time Dean came and sat at his table at a club where Dean was performing
in Ohio in the 40's. James Clark
Dear Deana, I read your book about your dad recently and loved it. I
have all the tapes, discs of his variety show plus all his roasts.
Your dad is one of the few 'real' entertainers I can actually relate
to. Most sincerely, Hi Deana, I love your Dad!!!! From his number one fan from Las Cruces, New Mexico. When I’m feeling down, he’s always there to pick me up! Dave Coca Hi Deana, Have always admired your dad very much on screen and also with
the beautiful songs he sang. There is one special song I
love entitled, "I Will." Can you tell me what year
that was made? Take Care,
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