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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 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  
(Results 151-164 of 164 records)

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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URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480

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