Today is a special day – on August 13 in 1953 Dean Martin was recording “That’s Amore” at Capitol Records' studios on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. The session went from 8:30PM to 12:30AM and the song was released as Capitol single #2589 later that year. “When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie…THAT’S AMORE!” #DeanMartin
“That’s Amore” is more than just a hit—it is the definitive musical bridge between Dean Martin ’s Italian-American roots and his legendary status as the King of Cool . Released in 1953, the song transformed Martin from a nightclub crooner into a global superstar by blending old-world Neapolitan charm with mid-century Hollywood flair. The Origins: A Secret Gift Dean Martin - That's Amore
: It debuted in the 1953 comedy The Caddy , where Martin famously sings it to his mother during a family dinner scene. Today is a special day – on August