Finding Aid for the Dean Martin Collection , 1960s-1970s

Box 1, Folder 1

Bad, bad leroy brown. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

drums, guitar, harp, piano/conductor, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, 3rd woodwind, 4th tenor sax, 5th baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, tuba, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), viola(2), cello(2).

Total number of parts: 31

Box 1, Folder 2

Born to lose.

Scope and Content Note

bass(2), drums(2), guitar(2), harp, piano-conductor(4), percussion(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), viola(3), cello(3), vocal(2), 1st woodwind(2), 2nd woodwind(2), 3rd woodwind, 4th woodwind(2), 5th woodwind(2), 1st trombone(2), 2nd trombone(2), 3rd trombone(2), 4th trombone, 1st trumpet(2), 2nd trumpet(2), 3rd trumpet(2), 4th trumpet, tuba.

Total number of parts: 51

Box 1, Folder 3

Bumming around. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

bass, conductor, drums, guitar, harp, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), viola(2), cello(3), vocal, 1st reed, 2nd reed, 3rd reed, 4th reed, bass clarinet, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet(2), 4th trumpet, tuba.

Total parts: 35

Box 1, Folder 4

Bye bye blackbird.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and name of part embossed on cover: bass, conductor, drums, guitar, harp, piano, viola(2), 1st violin(2), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin, cello(2), 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, tenor sax(2), baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba.

Total number of parts:31

Box 2, Folder 1

Dean Martin opener.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: bass, cello(2), conductor, drums, guitar, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, 3rd tenor sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 3rd violin(6).

Duplicate parts not stored in folders: violin.

Total parts:32

Box 2, Folder 2

Drinkin' champagne. Moore, Alan.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and specific part embossed on the cover: bass, cello(2), 1st flute, 2nd flute, 1st french horn(2), 2nd French horn, guitar, harp, piano-conductor, rhythm, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 1st tenor, 2nd tenor sax, baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone(2), 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet(2), 4th trumpet, tuba, 3rd violin(3).

Total parts:37

Box 2, Folder 3

Everybody loves somebody.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and specific part embossed on cover: bass, conductor, drums, 1st French horn(2), 2nd French horn, guitar, harp, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), cello(2), 1st alto, 2nd alto,1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba, 3rd violin(3).

Duplicate parts not stored in folders: 2nd violins(2).

Total parts:37

Box 3, Folder 1

E.L.S. theme - everybody loves somebody. Hill, J.

Scope and Content Note

bass(4), conductor(4), drums(4), 1st French horn(3), 2nd French horn, 3rd French horn(2), guitar(4), harp(4), 1st violins(9), 2nd violins(6), 3rd violins(6), viola(6), cello(8), 1st alto sax(4), 2nd alto sax(4), 1st tenor sax(3), 2nd tenor sax(6), baritone sax(3), baritone clarinet, 1st trombone(4), 2nd trombone(4), 3rd trombone(4), 4th trombone(4), 1st trumpet(4), 2nd trumpet(2), 3rd trumpet(4), 4th trumpet(4), tuba(4).

Total parts: 125

Box 3, Folder 2

For the good times. Freeman, Ernie.

Scope and Content Note

bass, drums, flute, guitar, harp, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), viola(2), cello(4), vocal conductor(2), 2nd alto sax, 1st tenor sax, 4th tenor sax, baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba.

Total parts: 34

Box 4, Folder 1

Here comes my baby. Freeman, Ernie.

Scope and Content Note

bass, drums, guitar(2), harp, piano, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), viola(4), cello(3), vocal, percussion, 1st clarinet/alto sax, 2nd clarinet/alto sax, 3rd tenor sax, 4th tenor sax, 5th baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba.

Total parts:40

Box 4, Folder 2

I take a lot of pride in what I am. Hardin, Glen D.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: bass, guitar, piano, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), cello(4), 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd violin(3).

Parts stored in manila folder: violins(2).

Total parts: 22

Box 4, Folder 3

I'm sitting on top of the world. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders: banjo/guitar, bass, drums, piano-conductor, 1st woodwind, 2nd woodwind, 3rd woodwind, 4th woodwind, baritone sax, bass sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, violin/viola/cello(13).

Parts stored in manila folder: violin/viola/ cello(2).

Total parts:31

Box 4, Folder 4

L.A. is my home. Muhoberac, Larry.

Scope and Content Note

bass, drums, guitar, harp, piano, 4th trumpet, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), viola(2), cello(2), vocals, 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, tenor sax(2), baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba.

Total number of parts: 34

Box 4, Folder 5

Little green apples. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

bass, drums, guitar(2), piano conductor, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), cello(2), 1st flute, 2nd flute, 3rd clarinet, 4th clarinet, 5th bass clarinet, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet.

Total parts: 29

Box 4, Folder 6

Little ole wine drinker me. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

bass, conductor, drums, guitar, cello(2), viola(2), tuba, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone(2), 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, harp, 1st reed, 2nd reed, 3rd reed, 4th reed, 5th bass clarinet, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3).

Total number of parts: 33

Box 5, Folder 1

Love. Freeman, Ernie.

Scope and Content Note

bass, drums, guitar, piano-conductor, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), viola(2), cello(2), 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, 3rd tenor sax, 4th tenor sax, baritone sax(2), 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet.

Total parts: 30

Box 5, Folder 2

My first country song. Moore, Alan.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and specific part embossed on the cover: bass, drums, guitar, piano-conductor, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), cello(2), 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, 1st tenor sax, 2nd tenor sax, baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 3rd violin(3).

Total parts:28

Box 5, Folder 3

Mr. Wonderful.

Scope and Content Note

bass, conductor, drums, guitar, 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), viola(2), cello(2), 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, 1st tenor sax, 2nd tenor sax(2), baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet.

Total parts: 29

Box 6, Folder 1

Ol' man river. Freeman, Ernie.

Scope and Content Note

bass, drums, guitar, harp, piano-conductor(2), viola(2), 1st violin(2), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin, cello(2), 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, 3rd tenor sax, 4th tenor sax, baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba.

Total number of parts:30

Box 6, Folder 2

Old bones. Moore, Alan.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and part name embossed on cover: bass, drums, guitar, harp, piano-conductor, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), cello(2), 1st alto, 2nd alto, tenor sax(2), baritone sax, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba, 3rd violin(3).

Total number of parts: 31

Box 6, Folder 3

One hour with you. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and specific part embossed on the cover: bass, cello(2), drums, guitar, harp, piano-conductor, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 1st clarinet, 2nd clarinet, 3rd clarinet, 4th tenor clarinet, 5th bass clarinet, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba, 3rd violin(3)

Duplicate parts not stored in folders: 1st violin(2), 2nd violin, vibraphone.

Total parts:36

Box 6, Folder 4

That's amore. Warren, Harry(music); Brooks, Jack(words).

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders: bass, cello(2), drums, 1st French horn(2), 2nd French horn, guitar, harp, piano-conductor, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), clarinet, 1st alto sax, 4th tenor sax, bass clarinet, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba, 3rd violin(3).

Duplicate parts not stored in folders: piano/vocal, violins(3).

Total parts:37

Box 7, Folder 1

Welcome to my world. Freeman, Ernie.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and specific part embossed on the cover: bass, cello(2), conductor, drums, 1st French horn(2), 2nd French horn, guitar, harp, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 1st clarinet, 2nd clarinet, 3rd clarinet, 4th clarinet, bass clarinet, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba, 3rd violin(3).

Loose parts: violins(2)

Total parts:37

Box 7, Folder 2

When you're drinkin' a bourbon from heaven.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and specific part embossed on cover: bass, drums, 1st French horn(2),2nd French horn, guitar, piano, harp, percussion, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), 3rd violin(3), cello(2), 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, 3rd tenor sax, 4th tenor sax, 5th baritone sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba.

Duplicate parts not stored in folders: cello(2), violin(4), percussion, viola(2).

Total parts:45

Box 7, Folder 3

Where or when. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in black vinyl folders with "Dean Martin" and specific part embossed on the cover: bass, drums, 1st French horn, 2nd French horn, 3rd French horn, guitar, harp, piano, viola(2), 1st violin(3), 2nd violin(3), cello(3), 1st reed, 2nd reed, 3rd reed, 4th reed, 5th reed, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, tuba, 3rd violin(3).

Duplicate parts not stored in folders: violin

Total parts:37

Box 8, Folder 1

The lady is a tramp. Byers, Billy. Hart, Lorenz- lyrics; Rodgers, Richard- music.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in folder that has other musical information on the cover(left blank); violin(6), viola(2), cello(2), vocal(2), percussion, piano, conductor production, 5th baritone sax, 4th tenor sax, 3rd tenor sax, 2nd alto sax, 1st alto sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, bass, drums, guitar, horn(3).

Total no. of parts: 34

Total no. of pages:87

Box 8, Folder 2

Marshmallow world. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

All parts stored together in a manila envelope that says "Dean Martin, Marshmellow World" on the front: piano conductor(2), vocal(Dean), 1st woodwind, 2nd woodwind, 3rd woodwind, 4th woodwind, 5th woodwind, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, guitar, fender bass, percussion, drums, violin(3), viola, cello.

Total no. of parts: 23 Total no. of pages: 57

Box 8, Folder 3

Return to me.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored together in a folder with other musical information on the cover(left blank): conductor, piano(2), 1st clarinet, 2nd clarinet, 3rd clarinet, 5th sax/clarinet, bass clarinet, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, guitar, bass, drums, violins(2), viola(2), cello(2).

Total no. of parts: 25 Total no. of pages: 44

Box 8, Folder 4

Summer wind. Riddle, Nelson. Mayer, Henry -music; Mercer, Johnny- English lyrics.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in folder with other musical information on the cover(left blank); conductor production, piano, baritone sax, 4th tenor sax, 3rd tenor sax, 2nd alto sax, 1st alto sax, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 2nd trombone, 1st trombone, 3rd trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 1st trumpet, bass, drums, guitar, vocal(2), percussion, 4th trumpet, violin(3), viola(2), cello(2).

Total number of parts: 28 Total no. of pages: 57

Box 9, Folder 1

Without a song. Oliver, Sy. Rose, William; Eliscu,Edward - lyrics. Youmans, Vincent -music.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in a folder that has other musical information on the cover(left blank); folder stored in manila envelope that has "Frank Sinatra, Without a Song" written on the front: piano conductor(2), 5th baritone, 4th tenor sax, 3rd tenor sax, 2nd alto sax, 1st alto sax, 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet, bass, drums, guitar, percussion, vocal(2), horns(3), violins(6), viola(2), cello(2). Total no. of parts:34 Total no. of pages: 109

Box 9, Folder 2

Swingin' medley -or- Frank and Dean medley. Florence, Bob.

Scope and Content Note

Stored in Conductor folder: -17 set lists, all 1 page long, specifying song title, key, and singer; all dated 9/20/83; one of the 17 copies is double-sided and has hand-written changes on both sides. Set lists not stored in folders: -3 set lists, all 1 page long; 2 specify song title, key and singer while other list only specifies song title and key. -2 set lists, each 1 page, from "Resorts Intl. Atlantic City, NJ", Aug.24-26, 1980; containing the same song title, key and singer information as other set lists but in different formats. One of the two set lists also includes a Frank Sinatra medley set list with song title and key info. Music parts not stored in folders: -conductor production; 21 pages with words and music. -unlabeled part(vocal?); 20 pages with words and music. Both parts folded in half horizontally.

Total number of parts: 2 Total lists:22 Total no. of parts pages: 41 Total no. of lists pages:22

Box 9, Folder 3

A child is born. Jones, Thad.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: guitar.

Box 9, Folder 3

Dean and golddiggers.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: drums(3).

Box 9, Folder 3

Dean Martin medley.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: conductor(3 set lists). Handwritten, 1 page each.

Box 9, Folder 3

Dean martin tag.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: guitar, 1st violin(3), 3rd violin(3).

Total parts: 7

Box 9, Folder 3

Dean's parodies.

Scope and Content Note

Set lists for: bass, conductor(3), drums, guitar. Stored in vinyl folders. Total: 6 lists; 1 page each

Box 9, Folder 3

Don't tell mama. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in "3rd violin" vinyl folders: violins(3).

Box 9, Folder 3

Frank and Dean medley.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: conductor (4 set lists).

Duplicate parts not stored in folders: 1 set list

Total set lists: 5

Box 9, Folder 3

Guys and dolls (revised). Loesser, Frank[music and lyrics]. May, Billy [arr]; Hammack, Bobby [arr].

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: vocal(4 pp.), conductor-production(7 pp.).

Total parts:2 Total pages:11

Box 9, Folder 3

Old black magic.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: drums.

Box 9, Folder 3

The oldest established crap game.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: vocal, 5 pp.

Box 9, Folder 3

Opener #2. Alexander, Van.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: piano conductor(2).

Total parts: 2; 3 pages each

Box 9, Folder 3

Parodies (Dean and Frank).

Scope and Content Note

1 set list - specifying which songs sung by Dean or Frank, their key changes, and 2-4 lines of parodied lyrics from each song; No. of lists:1 Total no. of pages: 3

Box 9, Folder 3

Pennies from heaven.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: 2nd trombone.

Box 9, Folder 3

Phoenix.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: bass trombone, 3rd trombone.

Box 9, Folder 3

Play on - play off. de Courcey, Roger?

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: bass; 1 page.

Box 9, Folder 3

Rain or shine.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: 1st violin(2).

Total parts: 2; 1 page each.

Box 9, Folder 3

Rock-a-bye.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: 3rd clarinet.

Box 9, Folder 3

Tie a yellow ribbon. Freeman, Ernie.

Scope and Content Note

Parts stored in vinyl folders: violins(3).

Box 9, Folder 4

Dean Martin song/ light que sheets. 1 complete set.

Scope and Content Note

1 master lighting plot, 79 pages of song/light cue sheets. Stored in torn manila envelope that has "Dean Martin Song/Light Que Sheets, 1 Complete Set" written on the front.

Box 10, Folder 0

Dean Martin empty parts folders.

Scope and Content Note

6 folders: 1st violin, 2nd violin, 3rd violin, viola, cello, bass.

Box 11, Folder 0

Dean Martin empty parts folders.

Scope and Content Note

7 folders: 1st alto sax, 2nd alto sax, 1st tenor sax, 2nd tenor sax, baritone sax, guitar, drums.

Box 12, Folder 0

Dean Martin empty parts folders.

Scope and Content Note

7 folders: 1st french horn, 2nd french horn, 3rd french horn, 1st trumpet, 2nd trumpet, 3rd trumpet, 4th trumpet.

Box 13, Folder 0

Dean Martin empty parts folders.

Scope and Content Note

7 folders: 1st trombone, 2nd trombone, 3rd trombone, 4th trombone, tuba, harp, conductor.

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