Dino

"DINO" is by far the better album here, released in 1972. "The Small Exception of Me" "I Can Give You What You Want Now" and "I Don't Know What I'm Doing" are just beautifully sung. Kris Kristofferson also penned two strong songs "Just The other Side Of Nowhere" & "Kiss The World Goodbye". I had the "DINO" LP & it never sounded better. "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" was brand new for me. I only liked five songs off this LP, but they are keepers!! The title ballad is a cover of a gold record by Gladys Knight. By far, the best song is "Free To Carry On". Wow, now that's a pretty song. The album (which was released in late 1973 & his last LP until 1978's "Once in a While") ends with another upbeat Dean Martin/Jimmy Bowden classic "Get on With Your Livin'". You won't be disappointed with these two mature albums. I'm Lovin' it!

Dino/ You 're the Best Thing

With the exception of Tie A Yellow Ribbon ....this is one of the best in the two fer series. My favorite song is Free To Carry On.
You'll love it!

Often overlooked, but great!

These two albums were late in Dino's career, and as a result often overlooked. The hits were in the past, but this album has some really nice modern country arrangements. "What's Yesterday" is unique and a bit mysterious. "Party Dolls & Wine" has a hard beat to it that's infectious. For me the best cut is "Kiss The World Goodbye" by Kristofferson -- somehow it sums up what Dean might have been thinking at the end of his life. There are very fine versions of "Free To Carry On", "You're The Best Thing To Happen To Me", and great updates to "I'm Confessing", "Baby Won't You Please Come Home", "I Don't Know Why", and "Gimmie A Little Kiss". I grew to hate "Tie A Yellow Ribbon", but Dean's light version is rather pleasant. This is a definite Dino album to get if you like pop country.