The Man Who Plays the Mandolino
Dean Martin · Dean Of Music [2010]
And a twinkle in his eye
Senorinas he can win
Always for another guy.
Italians love to sip a cup of cappuccino
And listen to the man who plays the mandolino
You offer him a cigarette, a glass of wine
That's how he's paid to serenade your lady fair.
With his little mandolino
And a twinkle in his eye
Senorinas he can win
Always for another guy.
He seems like such a happy man
The man who plays the mandolino
He sings a song of sweet romance for all the lovers as they dance
But all he's holding in his arms is just a little mandolino.
He has no woman of his own so every night he walks alone.
With his little mandolino
And a twinkle in his eye
Senorinas he can win
Always for another guy.
(And while he's strumming songs of love the man who plays the mandolino)
(His eyes are always looking for a senorina to adore)
He drinks a toast to his true love each time he lifts a glass of vino
And so until that lucky day he looks for her along the way.
With his little mandolino
And a twinkle in his eye
Senorinas he can win
Always for another guy.
The man who plays the mandolino...
About The Man Who Plays the Mandolino
Dean Martin's "The Man Who Plays the Mandolino" stands as a quintessential example of his effortless cool and sophisticated vocal delivery. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the smooth, crooning style that defined the Sinatra and Martin era of American pop and jazz. The song's narrative, centered on a musician who has lost his instrument, resonates with themes of vulnerability and the passage of time, delivered with Martin's characteristic understated charm. Released on the compilation *Dean Of Music [2010]*, this recording captures the timeless quality of his work, blending swing rhythms with a melancholic yet hopeful tone. It reflects Martin's ability to transform simple storytelling into memorable musical moments, cementing his legacy as a master of the lounge and bar scene. The track remains a staple in collections of his greatest hits, showcasing his enduring appeal and technical mastery in vocal performance.