The Very Best of

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Perry Como

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It's a tragedy that most people under forty don't even know who Perry Como is and few have ever been exposed to his music. This album will introduce to some marvelous music, sung by the inimitable Perry Como. As a fan of Perry, Sinatra and Bing Crosby, comparisons to their voices is inevitable. Perry modeled himself closely after Bing and the influence clearly shows. His voice wasn't as deep and his range wasn't as great, but his voice was more mellifluous and mellow, particularly as he aged.

All of Perry's great 40's and 50's hits are included here, as well as two stellar songs from the 70's, "And I Love You So" (my personal favorite) and "It's Impossible." Como injected so much pathos and emotion in both these songs. He learned how to use his vocal instrument more effectively as he got older. My only regret is the omission of Perry's last great song, "Wing Beneath my Wings," one of the great swan songs in American music.

Perry Como's music is timeless and anyone of any age can enjoy it. No one else sang quite like him with that beautifully restrained, sweet, gentle style. I've seen Perry in concert several times and he was a beautiful man, inside and out. His voice mirrors his soul and this is a superb collection.

The old barber Perry Como had the smoothest, most relaxed voice. At times he looked as if he was falling asleep. He exuded a niceness, a sentimentality that none of his compeers could match. He didn't have Sinatra's musical brilliance, but he had a kind of quiet integrity that radiated calm and pleasantness. My own favorites among the songs include one which I believe was his last great hit , "It's Impossible" and 'Some Enchanted Evening' 'If' . I personally do not go very much for the novelty songs, of 'Hot- Diggety -Dog' type.

Just relax and enjoy.

The songs included here are:

1. I'm Gonna Love That Gal (Like She's Never Been Loved Before)

2. Till The End Of Time

3. (A Hubba-Hubba-Hubba) Dig You Later

4. I'm Always Chasing Rainbows

5. Prisoner Of Love

6. Surrender

7. Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep)

8. Because

9. 'A' - You're Adorable

10. Some Enchanted Evening

11. Hoop-Dee-Doo

12. If

13. Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes

14. No Other Love

15. Wanted 16. Papa Loves Mambo

17. Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)

18. Round And Round 19. Catch A Falling Star

20. It's Impossible