DEAN MARTIN - WINTER WONDERLAND

WINTER WONDERLAND

DEAN MARTIN

SONGWRITERS: FELIX BERNARD & DICK SMITH

COUNTRY: U. S. A.

ALBUM: CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK

LABEL: VARIOUS DATES

GENRE: CHRISTMAS SONG

YEAR: 2002

 

             Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, recording artist and comedian. 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.

        Martin gained his career breakthrough together with comedian Jerry Lewis, billed as Martin & Lewis, in 1946. They performed in nightclubs and later had numerous appearances on radio, television and in films. Following an acrimonious ending of the partnership in 1956, Martin pursued a solo career as a performer and actor.

          Martin established himself as a notable singer, recording numerous contemporary songs as well as standards from the Great American Songbook. He became one of the most popular acts in Las Vegas and was known for his friendship with fellow artists Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., who together formed the Rat Pack.

           Starting in 1965, Martin was the host of the television variety program The Dean Martin Show, which centered on Martin's singing and comedic talents and was characterized by his relaxed, easy-going demeanor. From 1974 to 1984, he was roastmaster on the popular Dean Martin Celebrity Roast, which drew notable celebrities, comedians and politicians.

            Throughout his career, Martin performed in concert stages, nightclubs, audio recordings and appeared in 85 film and television productions. 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", "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?" and "Volare".

              Christmas with the Rat Pack is a 2002 album compiling Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

(Wonderland winter wonderland wonderland)

Sleigh bells ring are you listening

In the lane snow is glistening

A beautiful sight oh we're happy tonight

Walking in a winter wonderland

 

Gone away is the bluebird

Here to stay is a new bird

He's singing a song as we go along

Walking in a winter wonderland

 

Well in the meadow we can build a snowman

And pretend that he is Parson Brown

He'll say are you married we say no man

But you can do the job when you're in town

 

Later on we'll conspire as we dream by the fire

To face unafraid of the plans that we made

Walking in a winter wonderland

 

(In the meadow we can build a snowman)

And pretend he's a circus clown

We have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman

Until the other kiddies knock him down

 

Oh when it snows ain't it filling

Though your nose gets a chilling

We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way

Walking in a winter wonderland

(Wonderland wonderland).