Description
Dean Martin – Dino’s Christmas – Vinyl Record
Dean Martin – Dino’s Christmas is a delightful collection of classic holiday recordings from one of the most iconic crooners of the 20th century. Though not originally released under this specific title during Dean Martin’s lifetime, Dino’s Christmas is a compilations of his most beloved Christmas recordings, especially those drawn from his standout 1966 holiday album, The Dean Martin Christmas Album. Over the years, various reissues and collections—like Dino: The Essential Dean Martin Christmas Album or simply Dino’s Christmas—have become seasonal staples, especially for fans of vintage pop, swing, and that unmistakably smooth Rat Pack charm.
Dean Martin’s approach to Christmas music is just what you’d expect: relaxed, effortlessly cool, and full of charm. His laid-back vocal delivery turns even the most familiar holiday standards into cozy, fireside listening. Whether he’s crooning softly over lush orchestration or adding a wink and a smile to a playful tune, Martin makes you feel like you’re being serenaded at a snowy lounge with a cocktail in hand.
The core of Dino’s Christmas includes classics such as:
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” – Martin’s version is arguably the definitive one, all warmth and ease, delivered with his signature velvet voice and a swing rhythm that’s pure mid-century magic.
“Silver Bells” – A romantic, almost wistful rendition that captures Martin’s crooner appeal.
“Winter Wonderland” – Infused with a gentle swing that perfectly matches the song’s lighthearted imagery.
“A Marshmallow World” – One of his most iconic Christmas songs, delivered with a fun, jazzy flair that makes it feel like a mid-winter cocktail party in full swing.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman” – Playful, family-friendly versions that still manage to sound stylish in Martin’s hands.
“White Christmas” – Less solemn than Bing Crosby’s famous version, Martin’s take is casual and dreamy.
“The Christmas Blues” – A slightly lesser-known gem that brings a jazzy melancholy into the mix, showing Martin’s ability to handle more introspective seasonal material.
Martin’s arrangements were often lush and orchestrated, with a strong jazz influence and hints of big band swing. His recordings also reflect the pop sensibilities of the 1950s and 1960s—smooth, polished, and always accessible. While his holiday music lacks the overt sentimentality of some of his contemporaries, that’s exactly what many fans love about it: it’s relaxed and easygoing, the sound of someone enjoying the holidays without a care in the world.
Culturally, Dino’s Christmas and the broader Dean Martin holiday canon evoke a sense of nostalgia—of mid-century America, black-and-white Christmas specials, tinsel-covered trees, and an era where holiday cheer was poured on the rocks. His Christmas music remains a mainstay in seasonal playlists, holiday radio rotations, and retro-inspired Christmas parties.
Whether you’re new to Dean Martin or a lifelong fan, Dino’s Christmas is a perfect soundtrack for a classy, cocktail-infused holiday celebration. It captures the spirit of the season not with grandeur or bombast, but with smooth vocals, sly humor, and a wink that says, “Hey, it’s Christmas—relax and enjoy it.”
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Let It Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
White Christmas
Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Winter Wonderland
The Christmas Blues
I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
A Winter Romance
It Won’t Cool Off
Brahm’s Lullaby
