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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, 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 (Results 126-150 of 164 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D9VB-2148 10-in. 8/11/1949 A dreamer's holiday Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-2149 10-in. 8/11/1949 I wanna go home (with you) Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-2318 10-in. 10/3/1949 Hush little darlin' Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-2319 10-in. 10/3/1949 A dream is a wish your heart makes Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-2471 10-in. 11/7/1949 Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo (the magic song) Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-2472 10-in. 12/1/1949 Please believe me Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-2473 10-in. 12/1/1949 Did anyone tell you Mrs.Murphy? 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  
(Results 126-150 of 164 records)

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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