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 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 |
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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