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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 51-75 of 117 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 51-75 of 117 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

Como, Perry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 May 2024.

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

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