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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 76-100 of 117 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 76-100 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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