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This Time I’m Swingin’! (1960)

Where the lyrics of This Time I’m Swingin’! take you, and where it was really made.

Thirteen tracks were recorded in May 1960, but only twelve made it onto this album when it came out in October.

Key places

Capitol Tower Studio A, Hollywood (1960)

Recording site Capitol Studios — The album's songs were recorded in Hollywood at Capitol Tower Studio A over three sessions in May 1960. Nelson Riddle conducted and arranged the backing orchestra. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Album story

Overview

• This Time I’m Swingin’!: album by Dean Martin, recorded for Capitol Records
• Released 3 October 1960
• The original album has twelve songs, many with prominent brass arrangements
• Thirteen tracks were recorded during three sessions in May 1960; one was left off the release

Background

• The backing orchestra was conducted and arranged by Nelson Riddle
• The original LP carried Capitol catalog number (S) T-1659 and release number T-1442
• The mono LP is the original format listed in the release information

Recording

• The sessions took place on 9, 10 and 17 May 1960, all at Capitol Tower Studio A in Hollywood
• Each session covered four of the album's tracks
• Irving Cottler played drums on the 9 May session
• Alvin Stoller played drums on the 10 May and 17 May sessions
• Dean Martin provided the vocals
• Al Hendrickson played guitar and Joe Comfort played bass
• Bill Miller played piano

Sources: en.wikipedia.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

At release

• Released 3 October 1960 by Capitol Records
• The original album consisted of twelve songs, many with prominent brass arrangements
• Nelson Riddle served as both arranger and conductor for the backing orchestra
• The trumpet section on the 10 May session included Conte Candoli, Conrad Gozzo, Cappy Lewis and Shorty Sherock
• The trombone section on the sessions included Russell Brown, Dick Noel and Tom Shepard

Records

• Original Capitol LP catalog number (S) T-1659
• Original Capitol LP release number T-1442
• The album was issued in mono as the original format

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Trivia

• Thirteen tracks were recorded across the three sessions, but only twelve appeared on the album.
• "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" was recorded on 10 May 1960 and left off the release.
• The 10 May session used a trumpet section that included Conte Candoli, Conrad Gozzo, Cappy Lewis and Shorty Sherock.
• The 9 May session used Irving Cottler on drums, while Alvin Stoller handled the drums for the other two sessions.
• Nelson Riddle both arranged the songs and conducted the orchestra.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

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