The album 'Once in a While' was released in 1978 by Warner Bros. Records, produced by Jimmy Bowen. It was Dean Martin's last studio album, marking the end of his recording career after more than three decades.
The recording sessions took place in 1978 at Warner Bros. studios in Los Angeles. The album consists mainly of covers of popular songs of the time, including tracks by artists such as The Bee Gees and Kenny Rogers.
The album did not enter the main Billboard charts, reflecting Martin's commercial decline in the late 1970s. Despite this, it contains notable performances of his characteristic vocal style.