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.

It's Easy To Remember
Perry Como Lyrics

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Your sweet expression, the smile you gave me,
The way you looked when we met,
It's easy to remember, but so hard to forget!

I hear you whisper, "I'll always love you,"
I know it's over, and yet,
It's easy to remember, but so hard to forget!

So I must dream to have your hand caress me,
Fingers press me tight,
I'd rather dream than have that lonely feelin'
Stealing through the night!

Each little moment is clear before me,
And though it brings me regret,
It's easy to remember, and so hard to forget!

It's easy to remember, and so hard to forget!

Overall Meaning

The Perry Como song "It's Easy to Remember" is a melancholic ballad about love and how difficult it can be to let go of someone you cared deeply about. The lyrics describe the vivid memories of a relationship, with the singer recalling their beloved's sweet expression, smile, and the way they looked when they first met. These memories have stayed with the singer, making it both easy to remember and hard to forget.

The song goes on to describe a whispered declaration of love from the beloved, even though it's clear that the relationship has ended. The singer acknowledges that they must dream about their former lover in order to feel close to them, rather than feeling lonely and abandoned. Each moment of their love is crystal clear in the singer's mind, even though it brings regret and heartache.

Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the lasting impact of love, even after it has ended. It's a testament to the power of memory and how hard it can be to move on from someone who has touched our lives so deeply.

Line by Line Meaning

Your sweet expression, the smile you gave me,
I still vividly remember the look on your face when you smiled at me.

The way you looked when we met,
I can still picture the exact moment when our eyes first met.

It's easy to remember, but so hard to forget!
Your memory still lingers in my mind, making it hard for me to move on.

I hear you whisper, "I'll always love you,"
I can still hear the sound of your voice whispering sweet nothings to me.

I know it's over, and yet,
Despite knowing that our relationship has ended, I can't help but cling to these memories.

It's easy to remember, but so hard to forget!
The memories of our love still haunt me, leaving a bittersweet ache in my heart.

So I must dream to have your hand caress me,
In order to feel close to you again, I often find myself dreaming of your touch.

Fingers press me tight,
I can feel your fingers wrapped tightly around me in my dreams.

I'd rather dream than have that lonely feelin' stealing through the night!
Instead of facing the crushing loneliness of being without you, I would rather dream of our past happiness.

Each little moment is clear before me,
Every single moment we shared together is etched in my memory, crystal clear.

And though it brings me regret,
While these memories fill my heart with pain and regret, I can't help but hold onto them tightly.

It's easy to remember, and so hard to forget!
Even though it hurts to remember what we no longer have, forgetting you is incomprehensible to me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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