November 2006 |
Dear Deana, Best regards from Sweden
Dear Deana, We love the Music Of Your Life show here in Amarillo. I love your album; my daughter-in law purchased it for me in Springfield. Thanks for autographing it for me. Loved your dad. Norma Rosser 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. God bless our soldiers.
Hi Deana, I need to find the site where I first found your site. It is in Italy I think it was DeanMartinit.com it played video's of your dad and the Rat Pack also links to many other sites like yours. Johnny Dear Deana, I’ve been listening to you for about 2 months, and it is so nice to hear your voice when I turn on the radio. I’m in Charleston, SC listening to WLTQ 730 AM. You have such a beautiful voice, I can just imagine what your CD sounds like. Some day soon I will purchase your CD. Most of the music you play is just before my time but always loved it. Especially music from the war years. Do you have any recordings of Dean from some of his movies with Jerry Lewis? Also, if you could play more of Dean and The Mills Brothers. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you for "the memories" and have a great day. Sincerely, 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.lol. 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. 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 the most 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. I recently read a book 'Sinatra A Life'. It
was just published and was quite well written. I also read "Dean
And Me: A Love Story". The books have a conflict, which I
hoped you might clear up. The book on Sinatra says that he (Sinatra)
did not attend the funeral, but sent flowers. In his book Lewis
says that he spoke with Frank outside after the service. God bless.
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 favorite song is “My Rifle, My Pony, And Me” with Ricky Nelson. That western movie with also John Wayne will always be my favorites 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. 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 Deeeeena, Sorry, had to do it. Tim Black Dear Deana, I'm 56-year-old Deana and I’ve been a fan of your father since 1967. I listen to his music every day he’s 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 and let you know how inspirational Dean is to me. I am a Steubenville boy who has moved away and 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, on E-TV! 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 believed anything can happen. Thanks, Hey Pallie! 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 too 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 Deana, Just wandering what day or days this year is Dean Martin day in Steubenville. Thank you. Ed and Christine
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. You mentioned another book tour. Do you have any firm dates, and will you be anywhere near New Haven, CT? I would love the opportunity to meet you, even if ever so briefly, and have you sign my book. Thank you for your work and for reading this e-mail. Sincerely, P. S. I’ll tell you a secret: Frank was the man, and he was cool, but your father was cooler, and Frank knew it. Hi Deana, Just saw the Frank Sinatra show at Asbury Park, NJ 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. I love reading about you dad--had no idea about his private life. 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 your 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 have 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. Hope this helps other fans! 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
Dear Deana, Love your show with Les Brown "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 Hi Deana, I am sitting in my chair listening to Christmas with Dino and I really do not have a question, I just have a comment or two! I am writing you this e-mail two days prior to the 10th anniversary of your dad's passing. I remember the night I heard he had passed away; my mom and I both had tears in our eyes. When I was a kid I was allowed to stay up on Thursday nights to watch the Dean Martin Show, as he was a favorite in our household. I am now 52 years old and God has blessed me with a son who is 7 years old. We have a favorite family owned Italian restaurant in Tempe, AZ. That plays a lot of your dad and Frank’s music. My son's favorite song as he calls it is the pizza song, (That’s Amore) My wife gave me your book “Memories Are Made Of This” last Christmas and I was thumbing through the pages tonight and I just wanted to e-mail you and thank you for sharing some very special memories of your dad with someone that has always had a great deal of respect for your dad and is very appreciative of the stories that you have shared with all of us. My son's Godfather lives in Pittsburgh and I sent him a copy of your book for Christmas this year. My friend in Pittsburgh is my brother by a different mother and I borrowed the words from your book on page 253 that Mr. Sinatra spoke about your dad to tell my friend what I thought of him. I wish I had an original thought for my friend, but after reading what Mr. Sinatra said about your dad, I could not think of a better statement to describe a very special friendship. Thank you again for sharing some great memories of a person that will always be a big part of my life. Merry Christmas and best wishes always to you and your family. Mike, Janet and Sean Corrigan 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. May 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, Wanda Hamm 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? Those probably have not been seen in at least 35 years. Thanks for your hard work keeping your father's name alive for all us fans. See you in Steubenville in June. Robert and Carole Azzarello Hi Deana, What a wonderful, warm read your book is. I am another huge fan of your father's and your reflections of him brought me closer, and gave me a better understanding of him and his great career and life. Can you please reflect on the comments in Jerry Lewis' book that your father was surrounded, and indeed influenced by the wrong people, and that that could have played a major part in the break up? I don't get that impression from your account. Indeed, your father did quite well, thank you, not long after he parted from Jerry, so I don't entirely trust his account. Also, can I impose upon you for an autographed photo? You belong in my den right next to your father. Peace and happy holidays! Stewart
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 and John Griffeth each morning as I wake up. I enjoy "The 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 Gold-diggers. 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,
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