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Song of the Day: That’s Amore, music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Jack Brooks, was a huge hit as the signature tune of Dean Martin, who recorded his studio version of the song on this summer date in 1953. The song was first heard, however, in the Dean Martin-Jerry Lewis film, “The Caddy,” which premiered on August 10, 1953. Receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, it is transformed into a comedic family affair in the film [YouTube link]. The song has also been featured in other films, such as “Rear Window” (1954), “Moonstruck” (1987), and “The Garfield Movie” (2024). With an opening lyric that says “When the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie, that’s amore,” how could I not showcase it as the musical backdrop to my newest “I Love Brooklyn” slideshow in honor of the famous Sicilian pizza and other goodies from L&B Spumoni Gardens!? Of course, L&B is great all year round. But it’s even nicer when you can enjoy outdoor seating in the sunshine! Check out “I Love Brooklyn #5” in tribute to L&B! [YouTube link]. [13 August 2024]