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Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (; May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor, and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, after signing with the label in 1943.

He recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multimedia star Bing Crosby.

"Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine memorial, his life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of music and a life well lived. An example to all."

Como received five Emmys from 1955 to 1959, and a Christopher Award in 1956. He also shared a Peabody Award with good friend Jackie Gleason in 1956. He received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1987 and was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 1990. Posthumously, Como received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 and was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006. He has the distinction of having three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio, television, and music.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 18, 1912 (Canonsburg), Died May 12, 2001 (Jupiter Inlet Colony)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D3VB-0079 10-in. 6/20/1943 Goodbye, Sue Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D3VB-0192 10-in. 12/1/1943 Have I stayed away too long? Perry Como Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D3VB-0193 10-in. 12/1/1943 I've had this feeling before (but never like this) Perry Como Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0165 10-in. 3/27/1945 I love you truly Perry Como ; Ted Steele Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0166 10-in. 3/27/1945 Temptation Perry Como ; Ted Steele Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0463 10-in. 7/3/1945 (Did you ever get) that feeling in the moonlight Russ Case ; Perry Como ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0464 10-in. 7/3/1945 Till the end of time Russ Case ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0678 10-in. 10/13/1945 A hubba-hubba-hubba (dig you later) Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0679 10-in. 10/17/1945 Here comes heaven again Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0680 10-in. 10/17/1945 I'm always chasing rainbows Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0681 10-in. 10/17/1945 You won't be satisfied (until you break my heart) Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0759 10-in. 5/19/1945 I'm gonna love that gal (like she's never been loved before) Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0760 10-in. 5/19/1945 If I loved you Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0990 10-in. 12/18/1945 All through the day Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0991 10-in. 12/18/1945 Prisoner of love Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1343 10-in. 3/11/1946 Little man you've had a busy day Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1344 10-in. 3/11/1946 More than you know Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1345 10-in. 3/14/1946 Kentucky babe Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1346 10-in. 3/14/1946 A garden in the rain Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1366 10-in. 3/21/1946 You must have been a beautiful baby Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1367 10-in. 3/21/1946 If you were the only girl Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1368 10-in. 3/21/1946 Girl of my dreams Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1395 10-in. 4/2/1946 Surrender Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1396 10-in. 4/2/1946 They say it's wonderful Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1698 10-in. 3/19/1946 Blue skies Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-2484 10-in. 7/15/1946 One more vote Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-2485 10-in. 7/15/1946 If I'm lucky Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor PD6VB-2569 10-in. 8/1/1946 Winter wonderland Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor PD6VB-2570 10-in. 8/1/1946 Santa Claus is coming to town Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-2620 10-in. 8/6/1946 I'll be home for Christmas Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-2621 10-in. 8/6/1946 That Christmas feeling Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor PD6VB-2678 10-in. 8/20/1946 Silent night Russ Case ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor PD6VB-2679 10-in. 8/20/1946 O come all ye faithful Russ Case ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor PD6VB-2680 10-in. 8/20/1946 O, little town of Bethlehem Russ Case ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-2689 10-in. 8/22/1946 Jingle bells Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-3074 10-in. 10/17/1946 That's the beginning of the end Perry Como Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-3075 10-in. 10/17/1946 Sonata Perry Como Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-3382 10-in. 12/12/1946 What am I gonna do about you Perry Como Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-3383 10-in. 12/12/1946 I gotta gal I love (in North and South Dakota) Perry Como ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal ensemble and orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-3489 10-in. 12/19/1946 That's where I came in Perry Como Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-3490 10-in. 12/19/1946 I want to thank your folks Perry Como Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0089 10-in. 1/23/1947 Easter parade Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0090 10-in. 1/23/1947 Song of songs Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0248 10-in. 4/10/1947 When you were sweet sixteen Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0923 10-in. 5/29/1947 I wonder who's kissing her now Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Orchestra ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0924 10-in. 5/29/1947 When tonight is just a memory Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Orchestra ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1271 10-in. 7/10/1947 Carolina moon Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1272 10-in. 7/10/1947 White Christmas Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1273 10-in. 7/11/1947 Body and soul Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1274 10-in. 7/28/1947 So far Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1275 10-in. 7/28/1947 A fellow needs a girl Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1276 10-in. 9/25/1947 When your hair has turned to silver (I will love you just the same) Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1277 10-in. 9/25/1947 What'll I do Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1278 10" 9/25/1947 I f we can't be the same old sweethearts, we'll just be the same old friends Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1279 10-in. 9/30/1947 When day is done Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1663 10-in. 9/30/1947 Love me or leave me Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1694 10" 10/14/1947 I've got a feeling I'm falling Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1699 10" 10/14/1947 Pianissimo Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1702 10-in. 10/7/1947 Two loves have I Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1703 10-in. 10/7/1947 I never loved anyone Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1754 10-in. 10/16/1947 You can do no wrong Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1755 10-in. 10/16/1947 Better luck next time Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1781 10-in. 10/21/1947 Love of my life Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1782 10-in. 10/21/1947 It only happens when I dance with you Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1982 10-in. 11/4/1947 My melancholy baby Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1983 10-in. 11/4/1947 Roses of Picardy Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2045 10-in. 11/11/1947 When is sometime? Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2046 10-in. 11/11/1947 Laroo Laroo Lilli bolero Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2236 10-in. 11/20/1947 For you Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2296 10-in. 11/25/1947 When you're smiling Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2568 10-in. 12/2/1947 If you Had All the World and its Gold Perry Como ; The Mariners ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2569 10-in. 12/2/1947 Because Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2630 10-in. 12/9/1947 There must be a way Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2631 10-in. 12/9/1947 Haunted heart Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-3031 10-in. 12/30/1947 Rambling rose Russ Case ; Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-3099 10-in. 12/30/1947 By the way Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-3990 10-in. 12/2/1948 N'yot n'yow (the pussycat song) Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal group and ukulele vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-3991 10-in. 12/14/1948 Far away places Perry Como ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-4054 10-in. 12/14/1948 Missouri waltz Perry Como ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with vocal choir and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-4080 10-in. 12/17/1948 Blue room Perry Como ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-4081 10-in. 12/23/1948 With a song in my heart Perry Como ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0102 10-in. 1/13/1949 I don't see me in your eyes any more Mitchell Ayres ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0103 10-in. 1/13/1949 Forever and ever Mitchell Ayres ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0218 10-in. 3/1/1949 'A' - you're adorable Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0233 10-in. 3/1/1949 Some enchanted evening Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0234 10-in. 3/1/1949 Bali Ha'i Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63319 10-in. 2/22/1938 Goodnight, sweet dreams, goodnight Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63320 10-in. 2/22/1938 A gypsy told me Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63322 10-in. 2/22/1938 What are you doing the rest of your life? Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63323 10-in. 2/22/1938 Sunday in the park Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63324 10-in. 2/22/1938 Three shif'less skunks Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63325 10-in. 2/23/1938 In my little red book Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63327 10-in. 2/23/1938 A shack in the back of the hills Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 65162 10-in. 3/10/1939 Ad-de-day Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 65168 10-in. 3/10/1939 Class will tell Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 66717 10-in. 10/4/1939 Goody goodbye Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 66718 10-in. 10/4/1939 Two blind loves Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 66722 10-in. 10/4/1939 That old gang of mine Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 66725 10-in. 10/5/1939 I wonder who's kissing her now Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 66726 10-in. 10/5/1939 On the island of Catalina Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 68627 10-in. 1/27/1941 May I never love again Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 68631 10-in. 1/28/1941 Rose of the Rockies-1 Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 68632 10-in. 1/28/1941 It all comes back to me now Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca C 90728 10-in. 5/15/1936 Lazy weather Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca C 90729 10-in. 5/15/1936 You can't pull the wool over my eyes Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca C 90817 10-in. 8/6/1936 Until today Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca C 90893 10-in. 9/27/1936 Picture me without you Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca C 90894 10-in. 9/27/1936 (Trouble ends) Out where the blue begins Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca C 90895 10-in. 9/27/1936 Rainbow on the river Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca C 90896 10-in. 9/27/1936 Darling, not without you Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca DLA 1441 10-in. 8/23/1938 The cute little hat-check girl Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca DLA 1442 10-in. 8/23/1938 Ribbons and roses Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca DLA 1443 10-in. 8/23/1938 Simple and sweet Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca DLA 2813 10-in. 12/9/1941 Angeline Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca DLA 2814 10-in. 12/9/1941 Ollie Ollie outs in free Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca DLA 2815 10-in. 12/9/1941 Having a lonely time Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca DLA 2816 10-in. 12/9/1941 Deep in the heart of Texas Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed May 7, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

Como, Perry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 7, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 May 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480

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LCNAR: Como, Perry, 1912-2001 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86869295

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