Perry Como Live - Begin the Beguine

Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall. June 7, 1961.
With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra.
"Begin the Beguine" is a popular song written by Cole Porter. Porter composed the song between Kalabahi, Indonesia, and Fiji during a 1935 Pacific cruise aboard Cunard's ocean liner Franconia. In October 1935, it was introduced by June Knight in the Broadway musical Jubilee, produced at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.

[@invisabeast9458]

Perry, any song he touched he made his own

[@misspad7282]

Perry Como, in my opinion, has the most beautiful voice, so smooth.

[@angelolaurino4639]

Cantata con dolcezza , lo stile di Pierino COMO grandissimo... R.I.P.

[@jeffbradford1068]

They’ll never be another Perry Como or Frank Sinatra dean Martin or Sammy Davis Junior a dick Haynes or Judy Garland so sad that our young people don’t understand the beauty of tree music I was a little boy in the 50s and was privileged enough to listen to the Perry Como shows thank you for posting this God bless you and sweet dreams Jeff Bradford

[@CostAnder]

Thank you Jeff! God bless you too!

[@RobertStambaugh-l5r]

I like Connie Francis !

[@MayimHayim217]

Oh how I loved his voice...we watch him on TV all the time. My daddy loved him and had all his songs.

[@kevinclarke1222]

This gentleman a true class act. His and Lena's tribute to Nat Cole after his passing, one of my favorites.

[@loritaatwell4324]

I miss this music... So happy to grow up in the 40s - 60s.

[@小林みち子-b6h]

古き良き時代のアメリカを代表するペリーコモ❤ 私の青春そのものでした。 懐かしいあの頃に戻りたい😂

[@stanleydavis7904]

My nana loved him!!

[@RonaldoSilvaOliveira-m1k]

23 Anos Sem Perry Como

[@haroldbregman2102]

Perry & Cole Porter.What a great combination

[@Juliaflo]

Copy that.

[@silvialeprattomazza6214]

Beautiful voice.

[@giordanobruno6305]

Grande Perry. Great Perry. Non ti dimenticheremo. RIP

[@angelolaurino4639]

Concordo.

[@irenemccann7032]

I’ve heard Eddie Fisher and Vic Damone sing this great song , and they are marvellous at it, but Perry for me is the best, plus he’s singing it live while the others where on a record.

[@jannordberg1539]

Andy Williams and Julio Iglesias versions are very good too.

[@ritchj]

This is GREAT.Best version

[@angelolaurino4639]

Che dolcezza quest'italo-americano. Le sue canzoni sono tutte bellissime. R.I.P.

[@yedomartinsdefreitas5327]

Perry Como, sensacional!

[@florcandela]

What a great performer loved to watch his show when I was a kid. I've heard Julio Iglesias sing this, I like Perry's version better. Thank you, for posting.

[@CostAnder]

It's great that these records survived 50 years later. Although many are lost ... You are welcome!

[@irenemccann7032]

My favourite singer of all, a wonderful man with an outstanding voice.

[@misspad7282]

Same here, I never missed his show growing up.

[@cynthiawilliams737]

Beautiful singer!

[@jackieduffy928]

Magic Perry just magic

[@jackieduffy928]

Along with no other love Perry at his best

[@8ajacks]

My father loved this song ❤

[@willemdethouars1816]

My old time singing hero.

[@bluenorm]

blessed voice.

[@jaimelarroyo5368]

His voice is a lovely belwer touch

[@ZooxMaze]

Ahh... a new word !! Okido... yup ! Once a lifetime you get to use/hear a word like that. Nice ;))

[@vincentlynch3652]

I have long thought Como's version of this song (with basically this arrangement) on the "Como Swings" album from 1959 may be the best recording Perry ever made. The way he can transition between nearly singing in a whisper to being full-throated in seconds is amazing.

[@ZooxMaze]

You 'may be' right - it's so natural and, disarming at the same time... Perry, makes it humorous and 'light', which is challenging with a song like this. Very romantic... with a 'we' ending, too boot ! A very affable entertainer with a gift of making everybody - including the band and the audience - feel included and appreciated

[@MrJasilva33]

Bendita internet, que nos permite disfrutar de maravillas como ésta.

[@orlandooliveira1784]

Que maravilha! Que elegância! Que voz deliciosa! Obrigado Perry!

[@dixieleefogg4450]

This video is just fantastic, I thank you for posting this. again thanks.

[@CostAnder]

Thanks to Mr.С and Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra! You are welcome :)

[@ferydounfareed6930]

I mean really .... BRAVO 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🙏

[@robertsimoneau5232]

Classy classic!

[@dixieleefogg4450]

THANKS COST FIRST TIME HEARING THIS SONG. DIFFERENT. AGAIN THANK YOU.

[@CostAnder]

You are welcome! And thanks to Perry;)

[@oliviacasino8888]

He’s my fav of all times; sorry, you kiddies missed out on perfection! 82 yrs old and still swooning!

[@oliviacasino8888]

Still swooning at 83!

[@sandy6660]

Watched his show with my Mother. She loved him as an artist. The music is awesome. Makes a person want to get up and 🩰.

[@patc8329]

Class Act !!

[@ninakons829]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT.UNFORGETABLE PERRY ,REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN.

[@CostAnder]

You are welcome!

[@cesarlunaelias3000]

Brillante.

[@xanthia9536]

Great!

[@bessieknapper8700]

Love to hear Perry sing When They Began The Beg The Begin.

[@andrewwadage]

Class.

[@normancampos3927]

MEMORABLE MEMORIES FROM LONG AGO BIGBOY FAVOURITE MUSIC NI DARUNDAY NONG BUHAY PA

[@hiramyawicks1287]

Love it

[@cesarlunaelias3000]

Lo mejor de las primeras decadas del pasado siglo.un tema redondo.

[@peterfarrar9015]

Perry Como was a fine ballad vocalist, but at times he acts like a comedian, & that infuriates me. Perry, be serious, & keep to your natural musical talent. I hope you are listening upstairs among the heavenly clouds, & I am sure, even the angels will criticise your performance. Como's performance with Cole Porter's "Begin The Beguine, " was substanded & way below his impeccable high standards. It was live, Irene Mccann, one year ago, do you remember the differentials in quality between studio recordings & live performances, that was your observations one year ago. His millions of followers will not be impressed by his lighthearted attitude & comedy antics of this beautiful romantic ballad. To Irene Mccann one year ago, & Vincent Lynch, 2 years ago. Vincent, you must of been in an intoxicating trance when you viewed Perry Como's musical video. I am glad, Irene, that you mentioned the differentials in the qualities between live & studio recordings. Como's video was lIVE, that proves your points. View my comments above(nov 2021), & you will realise that I know my musical subjects. I rest my case. No offence, to Irene & Vincent, just constructive justified true criticism.

[@bessieknapper8700]

Perry singing the When The Begin The Begin.

[@omalleyboy1]

Not forgetting one of, if not the first real crooner, Bing Crosby. Perry takes some beating but Bing's voice is eternal.

[@akrenwinkle]

I remember on one of Perry's TV specials, Leslie Uggams and Paul Lynde talked about him. Paul: "I have to warn you, you might have to slap his face." Leslie: "To keep him from getting fresh?" Paul: "To keep him from falling asleep."

[@filiperocha4466]

🎈🎼💙💛

[@anaalban8836]

Qué voz

[@AngelaPuddu-s4c]

Impreggisbie!!

[@AngelaPuddu-s4c]

Come posso riparare a questo commento?? Volevo solo dire che Perry Como era impareggiabile!!!!! Chiedo scusa a ha letto x la mia distrazione!!!

[@irenemccann7032]

Julio Inglesias couldn’t sing to save his life, his voice is not nice and smooth, he’s got a wobbly voice, give me Perry any day.

[@whyyoulidl]

Big people choon!!!

[@greekflatpicker]

Beguine

[@dixieleefogg4450]

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT "THE BEST OF BRITISH". I FOUND A FEW SONGS HERE ON KZbin.

[@CostAnder]

Yes, I know this album. I'm glad that you could listen to it here :)

[@irenemccann7032]

Paul Wilson where is your taste, in your backside I think, yes MATT HAPPENS TO BE MY FAVOURITE BRITISH SINGER, BUT HES NOT A PATCH ON THE FABULOUS PERRY COMO

[@arthurbaker6725]

@@irenemccann7032 therewas only one version of this that had feeling it was by tom jones

[@puraurgel514]

D2

[@erwienchen]

vintage

[@maxgambetta4632]

ERA ITALIANO!!!!!!!!!

[@kellymcclendon6601]

Just an old barber. That's all he was.

[@paulwilson3736]

Not a patch on Matt Monroe Terrible

[@irenemccann7032]

Taste in your backside, you wouldn’t know a good singer if you heard one, Perry’s tone ,diction ,going from one note to another effortlessly,is class

[@irenemccann7032]

Plus Matt Monroe didn’t record this classic song.