That's Amore
Dean Martin & Orchestra, Dick Stabile, Dean Martin, Dick Stabile & His Orchestra
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In Napoli, Where love is king, When boy meets girl, Here's what they say, When the moon, Hits you eye, Like a big pizza pie, That's amore. When the world, Seems to shine, Like you've had too much wine, That's amore Bells will ring, Ting-a-ling-a-ling, Ting-a-ling-a-ling, And you'll sing Veeta bella. Hearts will play, Tippy-tippy-tay, Tippy-tippy-tay, Like a gay tarantella.(lucky fella) When the stars, make you drool, Just like a pasta fazool, That's amore. When you dance, Down the street, With a cloud, At your feet, You're in love. When you walk, In a dream, But you know, You're not dreaming signore. Scuzza me, But you see, Back in old Napoli That's amore!
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Written by: Harry Warren, Jack Brooks
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, FOUR JAYS MUSIC PUB
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12 facts about this song
Song's Origin"That's Amore" is a 1953 song by American singer Dean Martin. The song became a major hit and signature song for Martin.
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Appearance in FilmIt was first introduced in the movie "The Caddy" where Dean starred with comedian Jerry Lewis. For their performances in this film, Martin and Lewis received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
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Language UsageThe song is known for its iconic Italian phrases and words, it even begins with "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's Amore." Amore means love in Italian.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jack Brooks and Harry Warren. They've been credited for many popular songs during the 1950s era.
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Chart PerformanceIn 1953, the song reached the second position on the Billboard charts and number one on the Cash Box chart. It was also listed in the 2004 AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs.
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Cultural ReferencesBecause of its catchy tune and memorable lyrics, "That's Amore" has been used in various films, TV shows, and commercials overtime. It's most famous in the film franchise of “Moonstruck”, “The Simpsons”, “Happy Feet”, and many more.
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AwardsThe song "That's Amore" received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in the year it was released, 1953.
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Album Release"That's Amore" was also the title track of Dean Martin's 1953 album, making it one of the most prominent songs of his career.
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Musical StyleThe song is a perfect example of a "Neapolitan ballad", an Italian-style song with a slow tempo, and is considered a classic of this genre.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "That's Amore" in their albums and performances, including Dion and the Belmonts and Michael Bublé, proving its timeless appeal.
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RIAA CertificationIn 1998, Dean Martin's version of "That's Amore" was honored by the RIAA with a gold certification, signifying sales of over 500,000 units in the United States.
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LegacyMore than half a century after its release, "That's Amore" remains one of Dean Martin's most popular songs, indicative of his style and persona. Many people who think of Dean Martin immediately associate him with this song.
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