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, from 1943 until 1987. "Mr. C.", as Como was nicknamed, reportedly sold over 100 million records worldwide and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Como recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multimedia star Bing Crosby. In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine memorial, Como's 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. Como received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1987 and was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame three years later. Posthumously, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 and was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006. Como 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 Canonsburg (borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States), Died May 12, 2001 (Jupiter Inlet Colony (town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 101-125 of 164 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-2590 | 10-in. | 12/4/1947 | Marcheta | Perry Como | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | 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-2993 | 10-in. | 12/30/1947 | Everytime I meet you | Perry Como | 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 group 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 | |
| Victor | D9VB-1355 | 10-in. | 5/3/1949 | Two little new little blue little eyes | Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D9VB-1356 | 10-in. | 5/3/1949 | Give me your hand | Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D9VB-1576 | 10-in. | 5/24/1949 | Just one way to say I love you | Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D9VB-1577 | 10-in. | 5/24/1949 | Let's take an old-fashioned walk | Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D9VB-1810 | 10-in. | 7/7/1949 | I wish I had a record (of the promises you made) | Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D9VB-1811 | 10-in. | 7/7/1949 | The meadows of heaven | Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.
Como, Perry. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.
"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Como, Perry, 1912-2001 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86869295
Wikidata: Perry Como - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q333405
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/69115126
MusicBrainz: Perry Como - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/0182474b-8a1d-46d0-9d0f-e6df353335ea
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/192738 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/192738
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