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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, after signing with the label in 1943.

He recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multimedia star Bing Crosby.

"Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine memorial, his 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. He received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1987 and was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 1990. Posthumously, Como received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 and was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006. He 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, Died May 12, 2001 (Jupiter Inlet Colony)

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 1-25 of 164 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E0VB-3908 10-in. 3/16/1950 On the outgoing tide Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-3909 10-in. 3/16/1950 Hoop-dee-doo Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-3996 10-in. 4/3/1950 Let's go to church (next Sunday morning) Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-3997 10-in. 4/3/1950 If you were only mine Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-4795 10-in. 6/15/1950 If you were my girl Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-4796 10-in. 6/15/1950 I cross my fingers Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-4933 10-in. 7/6/1950 The rosary Perry Como Male vocal solo, with female vocal chorus and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-4934 10-in. 6/29/1950 Rock of ages Perry Como Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-4935 10-in. 6/29/1950 Mother dear, o pray for me Perry Como Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-4936 10-in. 6/29/1950 Holy God we praise Thy name Perry Como Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-4938 10-in. 6/29/1950 Bless this house Perry Como Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal chorus and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5250 10-in. 8/10/1950 Patricia Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5251 10-in. 8/10/1950 Watchin' the trains go by Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5279 10-in. 8/15/1950 There is no Christmas like a home Christmas Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5280 10-in. 8/15/1950 The Christmas symphony Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5541 10-in. 8/31/1950 The best thing for you Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5542 10-in. 8/31/1950 So long Sally Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5576 10-in. 9/12/1950 A bushel and a peck Perry Como ; Betty Hutton ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5577 10-in. 9/12/1950 She's a lady Perry Como ; Betty Hutton ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5610 10-in. 8/31/1950 Marrying for love Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5678 10-in. 9/26/1950 It's a lovely day today Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor E0VB-5679 10-in. 9/26/1950 You're just in love Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D3VB-0079 10-in. 6/20/1943 Goodbye, Sue Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D3VB-0192 10-in. 12/1/1943 Have I stayed away too long? Perry Como Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D3VB-0193 10-in. 12/1/1943 I've had this feeling before (but never like this) Perry Como Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 164 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

Como, Perry. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

External Sources

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Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Como, Perry, 1912-2001 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86869295

Wikidata: Perry Como - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q333405

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/69115126

MusicBrainz: Perry Como - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/0182474b-8a1d-46d0-9d0f-e6df353335ea

Fast: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/192738 - http://id.worldcat.org/fast/192738

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