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In Napoli, where love is king When boy meets girl, here's what they say When the moon hits your 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, "Vita bella" Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay Tippy-tippy-tay, like a gay tarantella When the stars make you drool just like a pasta e fasule, 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 Scusami, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore (That's amore) When the world seems to shine like You've had too much wine, that's amore (That's amore) Bells will ring (Ting-a-ling-a-ling), ting-a-ling-a-ling (And you'll sing "Vita bella") Vita bella, vita 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 e fasule, that's amore (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 Scusami, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore (Amore) That's amore ‘That’s Amore’ by Dean Martin Songwriters: Harry Warren / Jack Brooks "That's Amore" is a 1953 song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Jack Brooks. It became a major hit and signature songfor Dean Martin in 1953. Amore (pronounced [aˈmoːre]) means "love" in Italian. The song first appeared in the soundtrack of the Martin and Lewis comedy film The Caddy, released by Paramount Pictures on August 10, 1953. Lewis commissioned Warren and Brooks to write songs for Martin to sing in the movie. According to Lewis, he personally paid them $30,000 secretly in the hope that one would be a hit for Martin. In the film the song is performed mainly by Martin, with Lewis joining in and then followed by the other characters in the scene. It received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song of that year, but it lost to "Secret Love" from Calamity Jane starring Doris Day. The song remains closely identified with Dean Martin. That's Amore was used as the title for a 2001 video retrospective of Martin's career; and his son, Ricci Martin, titled his 2002 biography That's Amore: A Son Remembers Dean Martin. As an iconic song, "That's Amore" remains a secondary signature song. Music critic Joe Queenan has described the song as "A charming, if goofy, parody of popular Neapolitan organ-grinder music," and observed "That's Amore was one of many songs from the early Fifties that helped rehabilitate Italy's image as a land of magic and romance that had somehow been lured from its festive moorings by the glum fascist Benito Mussolini.” Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, and comedian. One of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century, Martin was nicknamed "The King of Cool". Martin gained his career breakthrough together with comedian Jerry Lewis, billed as Martin & Lewis, in 1946. They performed in nightclubs and later had numerous appearances on radio, television and in films. Following an acrimonious ending of the partnership in 1956, Martin pursued a solo career as a performer and actor. Martin established himself as a singer, recording numerous contemporary songs as well as standards from the Great American Songbook. He became one of the most popular acts in Las Vegas and was known for his friendship with fellow artists Frank Sinatraand Sammy Davis Jr., who together formed the Rat Pack. Starting in 1965, Martin was the host of the television variety program The Dean Martin Show, which centered on Martin's singing and comedic talents and was characterized by his relaxed, easy-going demeanor. From 1974 to 1984, he was roastmaster on the popular Dean Martin Celebrity Roast, which drew celebrities, comedians and politicians. Throughout his career, Martin performed in concert stages, nightclubs, audio recordings and appeared in 85 film and television productions. His most iconic songs include "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?", "Memories Are Made of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", "Sway", and "Volare”. Source: Wikipedia