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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

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 117 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 26-50 of 117 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

Como, Perry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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

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