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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 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 129 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-0089 10-in. 1/23/1947 Easter parade Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0090 10-in. 1/23/1947 Song of songs Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0248 10-in. 4/10/1947 When you were sweet sixteen Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0923 10-in. 5/29/1947 I wonder who's kissing her now Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Orchestra ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-0924 10-in. 5/29/1947 When tonight is just a memory Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Orchestra ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1271 10-in. 7/10/1947 Carolina moon Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1272 10-in. 7/10/1947 White Christmas Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1273 10-in. 7/11/1947 Body and soul Perry Como ; Lloyd Shaffer Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1274 10-in. 7/28/1947 So far Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1275 10-in. 7/28/1947 A fellow needs a girl Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1276 10-in. 9/25/1947 When your hair has turned to silver (I will love you just the same) Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1277 10-in. 9/25/1947 What'll I do Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1278 10-in. 9/25/1947 I f we can't be the same old sweethearts, we'll just be the same old friends Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1279 10-in. 9/30/1947 When day is done Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1663 10-in. 9/30/1947 Love me or leave me Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1694 10" 10/14/1947 I've got a feeling I'm falling Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1699 10" 10/14/1947 Pianissimo Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1702 10-in. 10/7/1947 Two loves have I Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1703 10-in. 10/7/1947 I never loved anyone Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1754 10-in. 10/16/1947 You can do no wrong Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1755 10-in. 10/16/1947 Better luck next time Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1781 10-in. 10/21/1947 Love of my life Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1782 10-in. 10/21/1947 It only happens when I dance with you Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1982 10-in. 11/4/1947 My melancholy baby Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-1983 10-in. 11/4/1947 Roses of Picardy Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 51-75 of 129 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

Como, Perry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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