Perry Como
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Biography
[Edit]One of the most popular vocalists between the end of World War II and the rise of rock & roll in the mid-'50s, Perry Como perfected the post-big-band approach to pop music by lending his own irresistible, laid-back singing — influenced by Bing Crosby and Russ Columbo — to the popular hits of the day on radio, TV, and LP. Both his early traditional crooning style plus his later relaxed manner and focus on novelty material were heavily indebted to Bing Crosby, though Como's appeal during the early '50s was virtually unrivaled. Born in 1912 in Canonsburg, PA, Como was working as a singing barber in his hometown when he began touring with local bandleader Freddie Carlone at the age of 21. By the mid-'30s, he got his big break with Ted Weems & His Orchestra, who headed a popular radio show named Beat the Band. After the orchestra broke up in 1942, Como hosted a regional CBS radio show later called Supper Club. The show's success gained him a contract with RCA Victor Records by 1943, and he also began working in Hollywood with Something for the Boys.
Perry Como's real big break came with the 1945 film A Song to Remember. His rendition of "Till the End of Time" spent ten weeks at the top of the charts and became the biggest hit of the year. Como's dreamy baritone worked especially well on ballads, such as the additional 1945-1947 number one hits "Prisoner of Love," "Surrender," and "Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep)." Hired by NBC for another radio show in 1948, Como crossed over to the emerging medium of television that same year with the Chesterfield Supper Club. The show quickly took off, and eventually earned him four Emmy Awards. In the mid-'50s, Como began to indulge in light novelty fare, the titles often comprising nonsense words — "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Doo," "Hoop-Dee-Doo," "Pa-Paya Mama," and "Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)." Though he often disliked the songs, they frequently became huge of the road pop.
Como's breezy songs had worked well at the beginning of the decade, but his appeal began to wane towards the end of the '50s, with the emergence of rock & roll and the wave of teen idols. His last number one hit, "Catch a Falling Star," came in 1958. Como was much less visible during the '60s, but returned in 1970 with his first live show in over two decades, and a world tour followed; a single ("It's Impossible") even made the Top Ten in late 1970. Como continued to record LPs and occasional television specials while making scattered appearances during the '70s and '80s. On May 12, 2001, Perry Como died in his sleep at his home in Florida.
Title: Popular Christmas Legend 2016 (Merry Christmas, Traditional Songs)
Artist: Perry Como
Genre: Pop
Collections
Title: Dancing Around the World, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Easy Rider - Dennis Hopper
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Lovin Tunes 2
Genre: Pop
Title: In the Mood for Love, Vol.1
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1949, Vol. 13
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1949, Vol. 14
Genre: Pop
Title: Vocal Jazz Christmas
Genre: Jazz
Title: Timeless Songs of 1947
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1956, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Christmas Legends, Vol. 1
Genre:
Title: Jubilee Favourites
Genre: Pop
Title: Christmas Deluxe
Genre:
Title: Modern Art of Christmas - Christmas Deluxe
Genre:
Title: More Christmas Songs
Genre:
Title: Top of the Charts Vol 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1952 Volume 16
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1947, Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: Modern Art of Christmas - Christmas Deluxe
Genre:
Title: Gershwin - The Platinum Collection
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1948, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1952 Volume 7
Genre: Pop
Title: Christmas Hits & Highlights, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Timeless Classics, Pops and Parodies Vol 1
Genre: Pop
Title: The Great Songwriters - Richard Rodgers
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Pop Easy Listening, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Relaxing Popular Music, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Hits of The Late 40's Vol 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Radio Hits Vol 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Via Vittorio Veneto: La dolce vita, vol. 2
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Cookin': Choice Cuts from The Famous Fifities
Genre: Pop
Title: Traditional Pop, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Back to the 50's. The Golden Hits. Vol.1
Genre: Rock
Title: Heartfelt Memories
Genre:
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1946 Volume 9
Genre: Pop
Title: Timeless Classics, Pops and Parodies Vol 3
Genre: Pop
Title: The First Crooners, Vol. 3: 1935 - 1940
Genre: Jazz
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1949, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Music From & Inspired By Angel Heart
Genre:
Title: Golden Hits of the 40, Vol. 2
Genre: World Music
Title: The Crooners
Genre: Jazz
Title: Merry Christmas At the Movies
Genre:
Title: World War II Era Christmas
Genre:
Title: Sharing Happiness Sharing Love
Genre: Pop
Title: Christmas Legends, Vol. 4
Genre:
Title: Country Crunch, Vol. 2
Genre: Country
Title: The Greatest Hits Of 1958, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Fortune 50S
Title: The Greatest Hits Of 1958, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Christmas Hits and Highlights, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Gershwin - The Genius Collection
Genre: World Music
Title: Hits of The Late 40's Vol 7
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1959, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: The Greatest St. Valentines Day Love Songs, Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: The Hits of 1956, Vol. 5
Genre: Pop
Title: Christmas Through the Ages
Genre:
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1952 Volume 13
Genre: Pop
Title: Yesterday's Hits Vol 1
Genre: Pop
Title: The Hits of 1958, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Holiday Cheer for All
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Title: Outside of Heaven & Other Greats
Genre: Pop
Title: Old Gold Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Christmas Hits and Highlights Volume 12
Genre: Pop
Title: Jubilee Classic Anthems
Genre: Pop
Title: Christmas Hits and Highlights, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection
Artist: Rodgers & Hammerstein
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Original Soundtrack)
Artist: Joby Talbot
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Crooners
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: World Music, Latin, Pop, Alternative, Theatre/Soundtrack, Classical, Vocal & Symphonic
Title: Xmas Classics - Essential Christmas Songs
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Music From The Motion Picture Ocean's Eleven
Artist: Ocean's 11 Soundtrack
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: America's Greatest Hits Volume 2 1951
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic
Title: Les Grandes voix chantent Noël / Les Grandes voix chantent Noel
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Pop
Title: Magic Moments: The Definitive Burt Bacharach Collection (Disc 2)
Artist: Burt Bacharach
Genre: Pop
