Perry Como
Biography
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.
Top Albums |
1. Celebrate Ch..
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2. Greatest Chr..
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3. Perry Como's..
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4. A Perry Como..
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5. The Very Bes..
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6. Season's Gre..
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7. A Very Perry..
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8. Christmas Ar..
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9. Today & ..
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10. Platinum &am..
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11. The Very Bes..
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12. I Wish It Co..
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13. It's Impossi..
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14. Greatest Gos..
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15. Reflections ..
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16. Merry Little..
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17. The Essentia..
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18. The Great Am..
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19. The Songs I ..
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
| 1. | (There's No Place Like) Home for.. | Holiday Hits | 2:55 | $1.29 | |
| 2. | It's Beginning to Look a Lot Lik.. | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 2:35 | $1.29 | |
| 3. | (There's No Place Like) Home for.. | Perry Como Christmas | 2:58 | $1.29 | |
| 4. | Home for the Holidays | Christmas Hits and Highligh.. | 2:54 | $0.99 | |
| 5. | Papa Loves Mambo | Perry Como's Greatest H.. | 2:41 | $0.99 | |
| 6. | Do You Hear What I Hear? | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 3:13 | $1.29 | |
| 7. | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 2:42 | $1.29 | |
| 8. | And I Love You So | Perry Como's Greatest H.. | 3:20 | $0.99 | |
| 9. | Catch a Falling Star | Perry Como's Greatest H.. | 2:29 | $0.99 | |
| 10. | It's Beginning to Look a Lot Lik.. | Golden Oldies Christmas: Cl.. | 2:40 | $0.99 | |
| 11. | Silver Bells (From "the Lemon Dr.. | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 2:31 | $1.29 | |
| 12. | It's Beginning to Look a Lot Lik.. | Very Perry Como Christmas -.. | 2:40 | $0.99 | |
| 13. | (There's No Place Like) Home for.. | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 2:51 | $1.29 | |
| 14. | O Holy Night | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 3:40 | $0.99 | |
| 15. | It's Beginning to Look a Lot Lik.. | Sing-Along with the Very Be.. | 2:40 | $0.99 | |
| 16. | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Joy To the World 50 Greates.. | 2:53 | $0.99 | |
| 17. | Winter Wonderland | Joy To the World 50 Greates.. | 2:31 | $0.99 | |
| 18. | It's Impossible | Perry Como's Greatest H.. | 3:17 | $0.99 | |
| 19. | Little Drummer Boy | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 3:35 | $0.99 | |
| 20. | I Wish It Could Be Christmas Forever | Perry Como Christmas | 3:12 | $0.99 | |
| 21. | Frosty the Snowman | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 2:20 | $0.99 | |
| 22. | Some Enchanted Evening | Perry Como's Greatest H.. | 3:26 | $0.99 | |
| 23. | Ave Maria | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 4:45 | $1.29 | |
| 24. | Twelve Days of Christmas | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 4:00 | $1.29 | |
| 25. | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christm.. | Greatest Christmas Songs (R.. | 2:49 | $0.99 | |
