Perry Como
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One of the most popular vocalists between the end of World War II and the rise of rock & roll in the mid-1950s, Perry Como was a popular Rock and Roll singer in the 50's. He released the hit single, "If I Loved You".
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[edit] About
Perry Como or Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como in real life was born on May 18, 1912 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to "Pietro Como", a mill hand and "Lucia Travaglini Como". Perry's first ambition when he was a kind to be a best barber someday. While studying in high school, he opened his own barbershop. While working as a singing barber in his hometown, he began touring with bandleader Freddie Carlone when he was 21.
After three years, he went to "Ted Weems" Orchestra. In the 40's after the break up of the band, Perry is offered to work with singer Jo Stafford on the Chesterfield Supper Club, a radio show broadcast Mondays through Fridays. In 1943, he signed a recording contract under RCA Victor Records.
His first recording for RCA was in that same year though he had to wait until 1945 for his couple of hit records and then he really hit the gold. In 1945, he did the song "If I Loved You" which sold a million of copies.
Pery sold more than one hundred million records and had fourteen tunes that were ranked number one musical hits. In 1946, he was named top-selling male singer by Billboard. He produces more hit singles like "Prisoner of Love" and Surrender in 1946, "Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba" in 1947, "You're Adorable", "Some Enchanted Evening in 1949, "Hoop-De-Doo" in 1950, "If" in 1951, "No Other Love" in 1953, "Wanted" in 1954, "Hot Diggity" in 1956, "Round and Round" in 1957 and "Catch A Falling Star" in 1957 which received a Gold award. Throughout the 1950s, Como’s appeal was unrivalled but, inevitably, with the dawn of Rock 'N' Roll.
His achievements during the rock-and-roll era, when ballad crooners were falling by the wayside, were particularly remarkable. He received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. He was also inducted into Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2007. Resurfacing for various television appearances during the 1970s and 1980s. Perry Como passed away in his sleep in May 2001.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Grammy Awards | Best Male Vocal Performance for "Catch A Falling Stara" |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for Perry Como.
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1955 RCA Victor |
 1957 Camdem |
 September 1957 RCA Victor |
 July 1958 RCA Victor |
 September 1959 RCA Victor |
 January 1961 RCA Victor |
 August 1961 RCA Victor |
 November 1962 RCA |
 1963 RCA Victor |
 1965 RCA Victor |
 1966 RCA Victor |
 1966 RCA Victor |
 November 1968 RCA |
 June 1969 RCA Victor |
 1970 Pair |
 1971 RCA Victor |
 1972 RCA |
 May 1973 RCA |
 1974 RCA |
 1980 RCA |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | I'll Be Home For Christmas | RCA |
| 1994 | Silent Night | RCA |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
| Date | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | TV Favorites | RCA Victor |
| 1952 | SupperClub Favorites | RCA Victor |
| 1952 | A Sentimental Date with Perry Como | RCA Victor |
| 1956 | Hits From Broadway Show | RCA |
| 1956 | Relaxing With Perry Como | RCA Victor |
| 1957 | Merry Christmas Music | RCA Victor |
| 1958 | Cosmo's Golden Records | RCA |
| 1959 | Season's Greetings | RCA |
| 1968 | Perry Como Christmas Album | RCA |
| 1976 | A Legendary Performer | RCA |
| 1980 | 20 Greatest Hits | BMG |
| 1982 | I Wish it Could Be Christmas Forever | RCA |
| 1984 | Pure Gold | RCA |
| 1985 | Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas | Special Music |
| 1988 | All-Time Greatest Hits, Vol.1 | RCA |
| 1990 | Twenty Greatest Hits | BMG International |
| 1990 | This is Perry Como, Vol.2 | RCA |
| 1990 | This is Perry Como | RCA |
| 1990 | Take it Easy With | RCA |
| 1990 | 20 Greatest Hits, Vol.2 | RCA |
| 1992 | Collection | Castle |
| 1992 | My Greatest Songs | RCA |
| 1993 | Hello Young Lovers | Essex |
| 1993 | The Love Songs | Music Club |
| 1993 | Round and Round and Other Hits | RCA |
| 1994 | Christmas Concert'93 | Teal |
| 1995 | Love Letters | Hallmark |
| 1995 | Sixteen Most Requested | Sony |
| 1995 | Best Selection | BMG |
| 1995 | Irish Christmas | K-Tel |
| 1996 | Sings Just For You | Essex |
| 1996 | The Love Collection | DJ Specialist |
| 1996 | The Ultimate Collection | Start Entertainment |
| 1997 | The Incomparable Perry Como | Prism Leisure |
| 1997 | Christmas with Perry Como | BMG Special Products |
| 1998 | Magic Moments | Entertainer |
| 1998 | I Believe | RCA |
| 1998 | For You | Prism Leisure |
| 1998 | Perry-Go-Round | Jasmine |
| 1990 | Greatest Hits | RCA |
| 1999 | Meet Perry Como | Castle Communcations |
| 1999 | Essentail 60's Singles Collection | Taragon |
| 1999 | The Shadow of Your Smile | RCA Camden |
| 1999 | Juke Box Baby | Bear Family |
| 2000 | A Portrait of Perry Como | Gallerie |
| 2000 | Class Will Tell | Jasmine |
| 2000 | 44 Greatest Hits | Double Gold |
| 2000 | The Definitive Perry Como Collection | BMG International |
| 2000 | Legendary | BMG International |
| 2000 | The Golden Hits | Pearl |
| 2000 | Grandi Successi | Armouri |
| 2001 | Prisoner of Love | Laserlight |
| 2001 | Star Power: Perry Como | Direct Source |
| 2001 | So Smooth | Collectables |
| 2001 | Perry Como with The Fontane Sisters | RCA |
| 2002 | Legends in Concert | WHE |
| 2002 | Golden Greats | Disky |
| 2002 | The Classic Years | Prestige Elite |
| 2002 | The Masters | Eagle Rock |
| 2002 | The Man Who Invited Casual | Avid |
| 2003 | Platinum and Gold Collection | RCA |
| 2003 | Christmas Legends | Direct Source |
| 2003 | White Christmas | BMG Special Products |
| 2003 | Together At Christmas | RCA |
| 2003 | Perry Como Christmas Album | Camden |
| 2004 | Golden Voice of Perry Como | Memoir |
| 2004 | Classic Holiday Treasurers | Direct Source |
| 2004 | Christmas Songs | Christmas Legends |
| 2004 | That Christmas Feeling | Christmas Legends |
| 2005 | This is Gold | Disky |
| 2006 | 72 Great Performances | Prism |
| 2006 | Perry Como's Song Collection | Air |
| 2006 | All Hits | Golden Stars |
| 2007 | Girl of My Dreams | ZYC |
| 2007 | Icons | Icons |
| 2007 | Signature | Green Umbrella |
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[edit] Trivia
- Perry Como's birthplace of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania is also the birth place of popular singer Bobby Vinton.
- Perry Como himself is a seventh son of a seventh son.
- His version of Jingle Bells topped Billboard magazine's Hot Ringtones chart in the December 16, 2006 issue, meaning that Como has had chart-topping songs 61 years apart.
- He has a 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Perry didn’t have a car in his youth so he traveled to work by trolley car.
- Perry was the longest popular artist who remained with his original label RCA Victor records which lasted from 1943 until 1948.
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[edit] External Links
Perry Como Billboard Profile]
