Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian Am… Read Full Bio ↴Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian American crooner during the 20th century. Throughout a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively with the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. He sold millions of records for RCA but he also pioneered a weekly musical variety television show which set the standard and proved one of the most successful in television history. His combined success on television and popular recordings has never been equalled by any other artist of the time. He was always noted for his relaxed attitude, an attitude which was reflected in his singing style. His was a beautiful voice, possessed by this former barber.
Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
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Perry Como's Song Collection
Perry Como Lyrics
All or Nothing At All All or nothin' at all Half a love never appealed to…
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Missed the Saturday dance Heard they crowded the floor Cou…
For a Little While Thank heaven for little girls For little girls get bigger e…
For Me and My Gal The bells are ringing for me and my gal. The birds…
Girl of My Dreams Dear, it seems years since we parted, Years full of tears…
I Heard You Cried Last Night I heard you cried last night and I know why I…
I'll Be Home for Christmas I'll be home for Christmas You can plan on me…
Lazy Bones Lazy bones sleepin' in the sun How you think you gonna…
Long Ago and Far Away Long ago and far away I dreamed a dream one day And…
Take Me in Your Arms Take me in your arms, Before you take your love away, Take…
With a Song in My Heart With A Song In My Heart I behold your adorable…
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home to You'd be so nice to come home to You'd be so…