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Cha Cha de Amor (1962)

Where the lyrics of Cha Cha de Amor take you, and where it was really made.

Dean Martin's last recordings for Capitol were made in December 1961, just before he joined Frank Sinatra's Reprise label.

Key places

Where the sessions were recorded (1962)

Recording site 1750 N. Vine Street — The album's songs were recorded at 1750 N. Vine Street in Hollywood between December 18 and December 20, 1961, shortly before Martin left Capitol. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Album story

Overview

• Cha Cha de Amor is a 1962 album by Dean Martin
• It consists of the last tracks Martin recorded for Capitol Records
• Released November 5, 1962
• Contains twelve songs
• Original LP catalog number: T-1702

Background

• The sessions closed Martin's recording run with Capitol Records
• After these sessions Martin joined Frank Sinatra's Reprise Records label
• The songs are built on an authentic Afro-Cuban rhythm section

Recording

• Songs recorded between December 18 and December 20, 1961
• Recorded at 1750 N. Vine Street in Hollywood, Los Angeles
• The backing orchestra was conducted and arranged by Nelson Riddle
• Riddle is listed as leader in the personnel credits
• Eddie Cano and Kermit 'Ken' Lane are credited on piano
• Alton R. 'Al' Hendrickson plays guitar on sessions 10419 and 10427

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Tracklist

Sources: musicbrainz.org

Artist

Career

• Born Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio, on June 7, 1917; sang with local bands and worked as a casino croupier before his career began.
• Formed the comedy team Martin and Lewis with Jerry Lewis in 1946; the partnership ended acrimoniously in 1956.
• Launched a solo career as singer and actor; signature song "Everybody Loves Somebody" reached number one in the US in 1964.
• Member of the Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, known for Las Vegas performances.
• Hosted the NBC variety series The Dean Martin Show from 1965 to 1974 and the Celebrity Roast specials from 1974 to 1984.
• Died on December 25, 1995, in Beverly Hills at age 78.

Legacy

• Sold about 50 million records worldwide and was honored with a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
• Hollywood Walk of Fame stars honor his work in film, recordings and television.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Reception

Records

• Original release: Capitol Records LP, catalog number T-1702
• Released November 5, 1962
• Track count on the original LP: twelve songs
• 1997: EMI/Capitol combined Cha Cha de Amor with Dino: Italian Love Songs (also from 1962) on one CD
• The 1997 CD catalog number is 7243 8 55393 2 9
• Dean Martin is credited as vocalist
• Nelson Riddle is credited as leader
• Credits list several sessions by number: 10417, 10419, and 10427
• Session 10419 credits list cellos, violas, and a large violin section
• Sessions 10417 and 10427 credits list saxophones and trumpets
• Carlos Mejia, Fred O. Aguirre, and Ramon R. Rivera are credited as drummers
• Tony Reyes is credited on bass
• The 2005 Collectors' Choice Music reissue is a separate edition and is not described here

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Trivia

• After these sessions Martin left Capitol and joined Frank Sinatra's Reprise label.
• The sessions ran over three nights in December 1961 at the same Hollywood address.
• Three drummers are credited on the personnel list: Carlos Mejia, Fred O. Aguirre, and Ramon R. Rivera.
• The string players are credited on session 10419 only, separate from the horn sessions.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

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