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Perry Como
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Singers · 1912–2001

Perry Como

American singer, actor, television personality (1912-2001)

Born
18 May 1912
Canonsburg
Died
12 May 2001
Jupiter Inlet Colony
Country
United States
Active
1932–1998
Record labels
Decca
Discography
51 albums

Biography

Perry Como was a jazz musician who played voice. Perry Como was born on 18 May 1912 in Canonsburg and died on 12 May 2001 in Jupiter Inlet Colony. The music is usually filed under pop music. Record labels: Decca. The discography here lists 51 albums, from “Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music” (1946) to “Perry Como: Gold” (2020). Honours include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2002), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Kennedy Center Honors.

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, from 1943 until 1987. "Mr. C.", as Como was nicknamed, reportedly sold over 100 million records worldwide and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Como recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by Bing Crosby. In Como's official memorial from RCA Records published in Billboard magazine, Como's 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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music 1946
A Sentimental Date With Perry 1948
Around the Christmas Tree 1953
So Smooth 1955
Perry Como Sings Hits From Broadway Shows 1956
Relaxing With Perry Como 1956
Dream Along With Me 1957
We Get Letters 1957
Saturday Night With Mr. C. 1958
When You Come to the End of the Day 1958
Como Swings 1959
Season’s Greetings From Perry Como 1959
Dreamer’s Holiday 1961
For the Young at Heart 1961
Sing to Me Mr. C 1961
By Request 1962
The Best of Irving Berlin's Songs from Mr. President 1962
The Songs I Love 1963
The Scene Changes 1965
Lightly Latin 1966
No Other Love 1966
Perry Como in Italy 1966
Look to Your Heart 1968
The Perry Como Christmas Album 1968
Seattle 1969
In Person at The International Hotel, Las Vegas 1970 · Live
It’s Impossible 1970
I Think of You 1971
And I Love You So 1973
Perry 1974
Where You’re Concerned 1978
Perry Como 1980
Live on Tour 1981 · Live
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Forever 1982
So It Goes 1983
The Lord's Prayer 1985
Sings Just for You 1986
Christmas with Perry Como 1987
Today 1987
Sings Just for You 1996
The Masters 1997
I Believe 1998
I'm Confessin' 1998
Moments in the Moonlight 1998
That Christmas Feeling 2001
Till the end of time 2003
On the Radio: The Perry Como Shows 1943 2008
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas 2020
Perry Como: Gold 2020
The Best of British
The Master Hits Collection

Awards

Books about Perry Como

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Perry Como play?

Perry Como is known for playing voice.

When and where was Perry Como born?

Perry Como was born 18 May 1912 in Canonsburg.

What are Perry Como's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music (1946), A Sentimental Date With Perry (1948), Around the Christmas Tree (1953), So Smooth (1955) and Perry Como Sings Hits From Broadway Shows (1956).

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