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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And I Love You So And I love you so The people ask me how How I've…
Catch a Falling Star Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket Never…
Delaware Oh what did Del-a-ware boy, what did Delaware What did Del-a…
Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes Don’t let the stars get in your eyes, Don’t let the…
For the Good Times Don't look so sad, I know it's over But life goes…
I Know ( I Know, I know, oh yes, I know! )…
I Think of You I was sleeping and right in the middle of a…
Idle Gossip Friends may often come to you With idle gossip Should they s…
It's Impossible It's impossible, tell the sun to leave the sky, it's…
Kewpie Doll Well I took my baby to the carnival And I heard…
Love Makes the World Go Round ( Yea, Yea and a Yea, Yeah! ) Yes! There''s…
Magic Moments Magic moments, when two hearts are carin' Magic moments, mem…
Mandolins in the Moonlight ( Mandolins in the moonlight! Beautiful music of love! ) We…
More You're more than life to me More than eternity And the more…
Papa Loves Mambo Papa loves mambo Mama loves mambo Look at 'em sway with it,…
Round and Round Find a wheel and it goes round, round, round As it…
Tomboy When we were small, I used to call you Tomboy The years…
Wanted Wanted, someone who kissed me And held me closely, then stol…