Dean Martin Had a Way of Making Every Song His Own | “Things” Live on The Dean Martin Show

Dean Martin Had a Way of Making Every Song His Own | “Things” Live on The Dean Martin Show Subscribe to Dean Martin's YouTube to get notified about the latest updates: https://DeanMartin.lnk.to/YTSubscribeID Dean Martin brings his signature effortless charm to this live television performance of "Things," broadcast on NBC’s The Dean Martin Show. Originally written and released as a hit by Bobby Darin in 1962, the track perfectly suited Martin’s relaxed, country-tinged vocal style. While Martin famously recorded a popular duet version of the song with Nancy Sinatra for her Emmy-winning 1967 television special Movin' with Nancy, his solo renditions on his own variety series highlighted his ability to casually reinvent contemporary pop hits. Accompanied by musical director Les Brown and His Band of Renown, Martin transforms the bouncy rhythm of Darin’s original into a classic piece of traditional pop, tailored entirely to his own laid-back persona. Follow Dean Martin: ➣ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deanmartin ➣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanmartinofficial/ ➣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeanMartin ➣ X: https://twitter.com/kingofcool ➣ Website: https://www.deanmartin.com Running from 1965 to 1974, The Dean Martin Show was a defining staple of classic variety television and a Thursday night ratings anchor for NBC. Helmed by producer-director Greg Garrison, the series was uniquely engineered around Martin’s legendary improvisational ease, famously requiring minimal rehearsals and leaning into spontaneous moments. The broadcast era coincided with a massive recording resurgence for Martin at Reprise Records. Teaming with producer Jimmy Bowen on hit 1960s albums like Welcome to My World and Gentle on My Mind, Martin routinely bridged the gap between Las Vegas showroom crooning and Nashville country-pop—a highly successful stylistic crossover that was mirrored in his weekly television performances. Beyond Martin’s solo musical numbers, the program served as a prime-time gathering place for the era's biggest entertainers. The series regularly featured appearances by Rat Pack peers like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., Hollywood legends such as John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart, and comedy fixtures including Bob Newhart, Don Rickles, and Bob Hope. By blending high-caliber musical arrangements with unscripted comedy and a casual lounge atmosphere, Martin created one of the most enduring programs in broadcast history, keeping his catalog at the forefront of American pop culture throughout the decade. #DeanMartin #Things #DeanMartinShow