Dean Martin (Dino Paolo Crocetti) - Spotlight On 1952 Tesori Perduti E Canzoni Dimenticate / Lost Treasures & Forgotten Songs! "The King of Cool".
The Dominance of Italian-American Singers in the Mid-20th Century
Before the birth of Rock & Roll in the mid-1950s, popular music was dominated by Big Bands from the 1930’s through the 1940s, but as they moved into the late 1940s and early 1950s, Male & Female Italian-American singers became by far the most dominant. They all had great voices, delivery, classy showmanship and chose songs that were appropriate for their individual images. They all began their career in the media era beginning in radio and were very early TV performers, Some scored credible Hollywood movie acting roles and signature TV variety shows further hyping their public persona like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone, Al Martino, Mario Lanza, Liberace, Guy Lombardo, Connie Francis, The Four Seasons, Louie Prima, Jerry Vale, Don Cornell, Buddy Greco, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Darin, Alan Dale. These are just a few of the many talented Italian-American singers and musicians who left their mark on American music in the 20th century.
So! Open a bottle of Chianti, tuck your napkin under your chin, and dive into these iconic Italian-American Classics! Guaranteed magic for the ears! Come Let us journey through the music of these classic songs from our Italian-American heritage that is a work of art itself.
Italian American Golden Era
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Music is Magic - Love is Magical! "The Italian American Entertainers"