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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 76-100 of 129 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-2045 10-in. 11/11/1947 When is sometime? Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2046 10-in. 11/11/1947 Laroo Laroo Lilli bolero Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2236 10-in. 11/20/1947 For you Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2296 10-in. 11/25/1947 When you're smiling Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2568 10-in. 12/2/1947 If you Had All the World and its Gold Perry Como ; The Mariners ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2569 10-in. 12/2/1947 Because Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2630 10-in. 12/9/1947 There must be a way Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2631 10-in. 12/9/1947 Haunted heart Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-2993 10-in. 12/30/1947 Everytime I meet you Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-3031 10-in. 12/30/1947 Rambling rose Russ Case ; Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D7VB-3099 10-in. 12/30/1947 By the way Perry Como ; Russ Case Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-3990 10-in. 12/2/1948 N'yot n'yow (the pussycat song) Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters Male vocal solo, with mixed vocal group and ukulele vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-3991 10-in. 12/14/1948 Far away places Perry Como ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-4054 10-in. 12/14/1948 Missouri waltz Perry Como ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with vocal choir and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-4080 10-in. 12/17/1948 Blue room Perry Como ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D8VB-4081 10-in. 12/23/1948 With a song in my heart Perry Como ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0102 10-in. 1/13/1949 I don't see me in your eyes any more Mitchell Ayres ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0103 10-in. 1/13/1949 Forever and ever Mitchell Ayres ; Perry Como Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0218 10-in. 3/1/1949 'A' - you're adorable Perry Como ; Fontane Sisters ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal group and instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0233 10-in. 3/1/1949 Some enchanted evening Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-0234 10-in. 3/1/1949 Bali Ha'i Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor D9VB-1355 10-in. 5/3/1949 Two little new little blue little eyes Perry Como ; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63319 10-in. 2/22/1938 Goodnight, sweet dreams, goodnight Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63320 10-in. 2/22/1938 A gypsy told me Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Decca 63322 10-in. 2/22/1938 What are you doing the rest of your life? Ted Weems Orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 76-100 of 129 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

Como, Perry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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