Perry Como
Perry Como
Pierino Ronald "Perry" Comowas an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years after signing with the label in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for RCA and pioneered a musical variety television show. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program monthly until 1967. His television shows and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth18 May 1912
CityCanonsburg, PA
CountryUnited States of America
But when they needed love or help or had a problem of any kind, they could always go to Roselle because she was always there for them. That was not always the case with me.
But we do have a golf course near by and I play fairly regularly.
For the amount of talent I had - and I couldn't dance, act, or tell a joke - I enjoyed a tremendous career.
The business has changed greatly since my day.
I worked with the world's greatest talents and then went home to the world's greatest woman. It was, and is, a great life.
Actually, I would love to make a music video. Maybe it would finally put to rest those persistent rumours that have followed me throughout my career - particularly when I was on camera performing - that I had died.
Although I managed my schedule to be home by late afternoon most days, basically, Roselle raised our children alone. And so I missed out on a lot of wonderful moments, missed watching my kids grow into the wonderful people they are today.
The bluest skies . . . are in Seattle.
In many ways, that affection is the real reward for 56 years in the business. Although the money ain't exactly bad either.
But today, I feel the genuine warmth, the affection, and although I may joke about it, I am touched.
For the amount of talent I had (and I couldn't dance, act, or tell a joke) I enjoyed a tremendous career.
I had 13 weeks off and I would pack up the family and drive to some mountain retreat where we could be together and fish all day. I loved it. I needed it.
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket / Never let it fade away / Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket / Save it for a rainy day
We also own a little boat and I'm like a kid with it. I take off early in the morning, fishing rod in tow, and just drift about the ocean all day.