If you loved dean martin s 60s tv series, thats amore will bring back many fond memories. Ricci, an entertainer himself, chronicles life at home in thats amore. An adult coloring book based on the life of dean martin. The hollywood image of dean martin with a martini in one hand and a woman in the other continues to dominate public perception. He was one of the best known musical artists of the 1950s. Dean martin author of stoned like a statue a complete. It became a major hit and signature song for dean martin in 1953. Thats amore is a 1953 song by composer harry warren and lyricist jack brooks. He was one of the most well known musical artists of the 1950s and 1960s. Nick tosches has written several biographies including dino. And just like that, dean martin had his monster hit.