At a time when glory often masked the real feelings, the hidden story about the two greatest legends of music lived quietly in the shadows.
Whispering about a surprising exchange between Elvis Presley and Dean Martin – a meeting that shocked Martin’s daughter – suggesting that unexpected truths were revealed behind the dazzling Hollywood lights. What really happened when the “king” met the “King of Cold”?
In the 1950s, Elvis Presley and Dean Martin were considered the real “legends of legends”, everyone ruled the highest in the world of music and Hollywood. However, one meeting between these two icons is unexpected and unforgettable.
Were Elvis Presley and Dean Martin friends?
While both Dean Martin and Elvis Presley continue to be celebrated as timeless stars, many wonder if these two truly friends were behind the scenes. And what did they really think of each other’s flashing lights?
Interestingly, Dean Martin had a significant impact on Elvis Presley’s musical style. Although it is well known that African-American artists formed most of Elvis’s sound, Dean Martin also played a role. Elvis allegedly admired Martin and even drew inspiration from his smooth, relaxed delivery as he recorded “Love Me Tender”. Both men shared a deep love for country music, a passion that influenced their career.
Elvis Presley covers Dean Martin
During the 1970s Elvis often played songs associated with Dean Martin during his live concerts. One unforgettable moment came in 1970, when Elvis noticed Dean Martin in the audience at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. During his Elvis show, he sang the snippet “Everybody loves someone” in sincere honor Dean.
At the beginning of his career, Elvis has already begun to cover songs associated with Dean. In 1954 he noted: “I don’t care if the sun is not lit” for its second edition with Sun Records – a song popularized by Martin.
The hit of Dean Martin from 1955 “Memories of this” became a table and remains a classic. Compared to Elvis from 1956, “do not be cruel”, the influence is clear. The decreasing bass line and the guitar chord ending Elvis used a narrow mirror of Martin’s arrangement and showed a deep musical connection between them.
When their paths have crossed
Although Elvis and Dean have probably crossed the road several times, only one widely recognized meeting shows in the photos. It took place on June 7, 1961, when Elvis joined Dean Martin and Shirley Maclaine to celebrate Dean’s birthday.
At that time, Shirley and Dean filmed everything in the night part in Paramount Studios, while Elvis worked near G.I. Blues. Both projects were produced by Hal Wallis, which probably organized a meeting, which resulted in a famous birthday photo, where Dean smiles next to the cake, which is: “Happy birthday to Dean of the Hall”.
Meeting with daughter Dean Martin
However, another lesser known meeting between Elvis and the family Dean Martin brought special interest. In 1960, during the film filming, Dean’s daughter Martin visited the ensemble and met Elvis. Dean, who would later follow in the footsteps of her father as a musician, reflected at this unforgettable moment.
“I almost died,” Deana admitted. “It must have been true – Elvis Presley thinks my dad is King’s King!”
ConclusionÂ
The connection between Elvis Presley and Dean Martin went deeper than the occasional admiration – it was built on real respect and shared musical passions. Although they were not known as close friends, their journeys went through unforgettable ways that left permanent impressions, especially with Dean’s daughter Dean.
For her, meeting with Elvis and the hearing of his high praise for her father was a moment she would never forget. It serves as a reminder that even among the greatest legends, admiration and inspiration flowed freely and formed the music and culture we celebrate today.