Dean Martin started his early life as a jack of all trades dabbling in delivering bootleg liquor, boxing, and working as a croupier, at the same time singing with local bands calling himself 'Dino Martini'.

It was however his laid-back crooning style that was to give him the break and direction he was looking for. Disc 1 features 'Italian Love Songs' plus bonus tracks and Disc 2 is the 'Pretty Baby' album again with bonus tracks. This set is a look at Martin's impressive body of solo work minus his beloved Rat Pack!