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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 126-129 of 129 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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 126-129 of 129 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Como, Perry," accessed October 13, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

Como, Perry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 13, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480.

"Como, Perry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 13 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105480

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