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 151-164 of 164 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | C 90729 | 10-in. | 5/15/1936 | You can't pull the wool over my eyes | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | C 90817 | 10-in. | 8/6/1936 | Until today | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | C 90893 | 10-in. | 9/27/1936 | Picture me without you | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | C 90894 | 10-in. | 9/27/1936 | (Trouble ends) Out where the blue begins | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | C 90895 | 10-in. | 9/27/1936 | Rainbow on the river | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | C 90896 | 10-in. | 9/27/1936 | Darling, not without you | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | DLA 1441 | 10-in. | 8/23/1938 | The cute little hat-check girl | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | DLA 1442 | 10-in. | 8/23/1938 | Ribbons and roses | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | DLA 1443 | 10-in. | 8/23/1938 | Simple and sweet | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | DLA 2813 | 10-in. | 12/9/1941 | Angeline | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | DLA 2814 | 10-in. | 12/9/1941 | Ollie Ollie outs in free | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | DLA 2815 | 10-in. | 12/9/1941 | Having a lonely time | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Decca | DLA 2816 | 10-in. | 12/9/1941 | Deep in the heart of Texas | Ted Weems Orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | ||
| Columbia (U.K.) | CA21423 | 10-in. | approximately 1950 | The three bells | Compagnons de la Chanson | Vocal ensemble | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed January 8, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.
Como, Perry. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 8, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.
"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 8 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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