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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 May 18, 1912 (Canonsburg), Died May 12, 2001 (Jupiter Inlet Colony)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 117 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
Victor D5VB-0165 10-in. 3/27/1945 I love you truly Perry Como ; Ted Steele Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0166 10-in. 3/27/1945 Temptation Perry Como ; Ted Steele Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0463 10-in. 7/3/1945 (Did you ever get) that feeling in the moonlight Russ Case ; Perry Como ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0464 10-in. 7/3/1945 Till the end of time Russ Case ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0678 10-in. 10/13/1945 A hubba-hubba-hubba (dig you later) Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0679 10-in. 10/17/1945 Here comes heaven again Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0680 10-in. 10/17/1945 I'm always chasing rainbows Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0681 10-in. 10/17/1945 You won't be satisfied (until you break my heart) Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0759 10-in. 5/19/1945 I'm gonna love that gal (like she's never been loved before) Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0760 10-in. 5/19/1945 If I loved you Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0990 10-in. 12/18/1945 All through the day Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D5VB-0991 10-in. 12/18/1945 Prisoner of love Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1343 10-in. 3/11/1946 Little man you've had a busy day Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1344 10-in. 3/11/1946 More than you know Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1345 10-in. 3/14/1946 Kentucky babe Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1346 10-in. 3/14/1946 A garden in the rain Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1366 10-in. 3/21/1946 You must have been a beautiful baby Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1367 10-in. 3/21/1946 If you were the only girl Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1368 10-in. 3/21/1946 Girl of my dreams Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1395 10-in. 4/2/1946 Surrender Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1396 10-in. 4/2/1946 They say it's wonderful Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D6VB-1698 10-in. 3/19/1946 Blue skies Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 117 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed March 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

Como, Perry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 March 2024.

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

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