Perry Como - Till The End Of Time REACTION

[@Jadibob]

Andy Williams “Moon River” is so beautiful. He has an amazing voice!

[@alanfriesen9837]

A lot of people do "Moon River", but nothing quite matches Audrey Hepburn's performance of the song in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". It's not as smooth as some of the others, but it feels so much more authentic.

[@blasegallo4280]

I prefer Jerry Butler’s “Moon River” for its soulfulness. It was also the popular version when I was in junior high school.

[@Jadibob]

@@blasegallo4280 oh I don’t know that one, will check it out!

[@Jadibob]

@@alanfriesen9837 I like that one too!

[@monasandin762]

Also Speak softly love from the Godfather

[@surlechapeau]

Perry's "It's Impossible" and "And I Love You So" were big hits late in his career '70 and '73.

[@richardb6260]

I can't think of "It's Impossible" without thinking of Steve Martin singing "It's impossible to stick a Cadillac up your nose. It's just impossible".

[@glsdaisy]

'And I Love You So' is my favorite!

[@graciesmom1477]

I love both of those.

[@jeffreybooth5129]

Both excellent

[@L2069-e8y]

Both are so beauriful. "And I Love You So" was written by Don McLean ("American Pie").

[@325diane]

Perry Como was known for his relaxed manner. Very laid back. And he was married to the same woman until the day he died. No scandals in his life like some others back in the day. A totally class act.

[@paanne1013]

Until the day she died, she died in 1998 and he died in 2001....still, they stayed together, great marriage I am sure.

[@bradsullivan2495]

One of the reasons that Perry never tried to present a Ladies Man approach to his style was that he and his wife were happily married for 65 years until her 1998 death. They had met four years prior to their 1933 marriage. He passed away three years after his wife.

[@brunopadovani7347]

Yes, and according to my father, Como's career never rose to the Sinatra/Martin level because he was a devoted family man and did not want to spend his life on the road. Especially when he and his wife were raising their children.

[@latherslick]

Now you've done it. Perry Como. Really. Thank you. It's been years since I've heard that melted butter voice.

[@DianaJG8]

Other than Bing Crosby, Perry Como does some of the BEST Christmas songs!! You MUST check out Andy Williams, too. He had his own TV show and was instrumental in helping the Osmonds' careers.

[@wendysilva8749]

Yes, you need to sample BING!

[@wendysilva8749]

and.... ANDY!

[@matthewburkart7718]

It isn't Christmas until you hear Andy's voice!

[@BGNOLA]

Scott Walker would be a good one too.

[@joegorski4630]

Bing Crosby and Dave Bowie sing Drummer Boy!

[@marinabrennan7695]

Do "Catch a falling star" from Perry Como. Its a song you could play for you little ones

[@orphu88]

In the 70s Perry Como was known for his yearly Christmas Specials, so I'm sure you'll be able to find some nice videos to react to this Christmas. Also check out Johnny Mathis, starting with "Chances Are", then getting into his Christmas songs.

[@l-bird]

Yes, I always looked forward to seeing the Perry Como Christmas specials!

[@ncthom88]

Ooh. "Chances Are" -- such a great song, and Mathis's voice is awesome.

[@adiadv10]

I agree that they need to check out Johnny Mathis! His version of the Christmas song "What Child Is This" is so beautiful.

[@gregorypatterson6269]

While you're in the Crooner mood, if you guys truly want to hear the warmth and tranquility in Perry's voice, you need to listen to "It's Impossible"; one of his greatest recordings

[@sharonvincent4238]

Perry Como was so cool, easy going, sweet, and romantic guy. He was a real family man and stayed married to the same woman. He made movies and had his own TV show that was very popular. He had to make his own living starting at the age of 14; he had his own barber shop.

[@jimmymyers9988]

When I was younger couldn't wait for Christmas time for Perry Como's Christmas special.

[@l-bird]

Yes, exactly!

[@tomsdotter3228]

So glad you like Perry! I watched his show as a little kid and loved it when he sang Catch a Falling Star.

[@miltonslocum8957]

Another crooner you'll love is Andy Williams. Suggest Moon River and The Impossible Dream. Another crooner you should react to is Johnny Mathis. Suggest The Twelfth Of Never, and Chances Are.

[@marianclough8577]

Absolutely love The Twelfth of Never. He was so popular back in the 60s.

[@miltonslocum8957]

@@marianclough8577 Yes! It's a timeless classic. I have a few of his albums, including his Christmas album. Always loved his music.

[@kst357]

While Andy Williams scored the bigger hit with Moon River, Perry Como sang it for the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's in 1961.

[@thelowe6393]

Johnny Mathis is a great suggestion! I would also recommend Nat King Cole. Both had wonderful voices.

[@TheMrBlackCrow]

If you are gonna go this route..you need to go back to the '40's and listen to Bing Crosby, the andrews sisters, Danny Kaye, Steve & Edie Gormet..There are so many of them that started way back when. You could include Tennessee Ernie Ford in there too.

[@LMmccallL57]

@TheMrBlackCrow They've reacted to the duet of Bing Crosby with Louis Armstrong. It was about three months ago. It's also been suggested that they listen to him with David Bowie singing "The Little Drummer Boy". I'm anxious for the Christmas songs.

[@Diva369]

@@LMmccallL57 Don't leave out Bing's familiar baritone refrains in 'Do You Here What I Hear?". If you're a Crosby fan, watching his early 1930s films is quite an eye opener. My recommendation is "Going Hollywood" alongside Marion Davies and produced by her "manager", newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. It's not in the best condition, as many older films are deteriorating, but one takeaway is Bing was quite the heartthrob in those early pictures. I figure he was 28 during filming. It's also more adult-themed than his later movies which target a family audience. Whenever I watch it, I always wish I could go back to that era and live in a magical time.

[@deannasisson5751]

@S Ragsdale Ooh, yeahhh!

[@toddmalo4873]

It was said, Perry Como has the purest voice... always on key

[@BlameThande]

'Catch A Falling Star' is a good one of his. Here in the UK 'A, You're Adorable' also became popular, they used to do parody versions on the radio even decades later because all the old comedians remembered it.

[@paanne1013]

My all time favorite Perry Como song..."Catch a Falling Star", it is a magical song.

[@rosemarylackey4174]

Wow! Perry Como always made it look so easy! Yes, he sang in a hands-in-his-pockets relaxed way, and people loved it. My parents never missed "The Perry Como Show" on TV every week. Thank you for taking me back to my happy childhood!

[@edgarcarreras3621]

So smooth, so relaxed. A wonderful singer. His song “It’s Impossible”. Great song. Try out Andy Williams, Moon River. Beautiful. Thank you

[@johngoude7225]

Perry Como was the Mister Rogers of his generation ,always a gentelman and never any controversy, and in person very quiet and unassuming.

[@kimcutts424]

Yes, I think you'll enjoy The Platters "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"/" Twilight Time" /"My Prayer" is beautiful. 🎤🎶🎵

[@boomer63]

I didnt grow up with Perry Como but I did learn to love his music later in life. His voice is like butter to me. So smooth and silky and velvety and glossy. Wow. So smooth!

[@blackprix]

I grew up watching his variety shows every week. It brings me back to our whole family enjoying time together. Beautiful music, his holiday shows were excellent as well, glad that you are reacting to the oldies but goodies!

[@leesakw]

Me too. It was a treat even as a kid. Gave me goosebumps.

[@marianclough8577]

Me, too.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Vic Damone is one of the more underrated crooners. Highly recommend checking some of his songs out. Not enough people know about him. His voice is incredible. Some great songs of his are When I Dream, On The Street Where You Live, Stardust, Time After Time, Gershwin Medley, Tzena Tzena Tzena.

[@lindalou6105]

Is that the same "On the Street Where You Live" song that is sung in My Fair Lady"?

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

@@lindalou6105 Yes! Vic's rendition of it is really lovely. Powerful voice.

[@susanmay6830]

@@lindalou6105 Yes it is

[@timothykscarborough7047]

Vic Damone, definitely an underrated singer I agree!

[@tombeyerlein3813]

To those of us who grew up in the '60s, Perry was "old people's music" (aka, our parent's music), and was therefore not cool. But I really came to appreciate him when I got over myself!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I grew up at the same time as you and I’m ashamed to say, it was only in the last few years that I got over myself.🐝🤗❤️

[@tombeyerlein3813]

@@deborahdanhauer8525 I think it's great to be free from worrying about what's hip. There's so much great music from all eras to discover! Glad you're broadening your horizons, as I finally did, too.

[@karensilvera6694]

So true.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@tombeyerlein3813 Thanks! I’m glad too. I already liked many kinds of music, but I had dismissed this kind and a few others. Now I see it as beautiful, but I still like the cool stuff too. I’m glad you freed your mind also!🐝🤗❤️

[@scottski51]

@@deborahdanhauer8525 It's why I now totally dig Tony Bennett. (AND... Lady Gaga!)

[@davewildermuth7519]

To say Perry Como has an "older-sounding" or "more professional" sound as a crooner is an astute observation. He's singing in a very straightforward style that was common in movies and theatre at the time. This is different from Frank Sinatra, who had a more jazz approach, and Paul Anka, who's considered a rock and roll pioneer. Perry Como was very much a middle-of-the-road, non-threatening pop singer, so it makes sense that he sounds a bit more restrained. Good ear for picking it up! Next Stops: Harry Connick, Jr, "We Are in Love" Chet Baker, "But Not for Me" George Jones, "A Picture of Me Without You"

[@jfox9126]

Oh yes I would love to see a reaction to some Chet Baker or some George Jones. Both had just heartbreaking tenderness in their voices, but in their own way. Nice songs - "I Get Along Without You Very Well" by Chet or "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George are two other good ones.

[@sarablack2547]

Yes Harry connick Jr gets my vote!

[@dorindamichaud5984]

Perry Como was one of the most popular crooners of all time, and a television pioneer when he moved his radio show to the new medium in the late 40's. His show(s) in the 50's & 60's were very popular. He was synonymous with Christmas having a Christmas special almost every year for like 50 years running. Watching the Perry Como special to see where it would be taped (different location nationally and even internationally each year) and who the guests might be became a tradition with many families. I think at one point he held the Guinness World Record for highest paid performer on television.

[@pattyestrada6]

You should definitely do “It’s Impossible”, such a lovely love song, and Perry’s voice ❤️

[@thomasrichey9585]

Please do "Moon River" by Andy Williams. You guys will love it! (crooner,)

[@paulamelnyk986]

I agree

[@Jadibob]

Completely agree!!

[@cheryljackson5659]

You REALLY need to react to Tony Bennett, who Frank Sinatra names as the best singer in that genre. His most famous hit is "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." His catalog is deep. Another favorite is "The Shadow of Your Smile." A true living legend!

[@helindove2237]

Poor Tony Bennett is battling Alzheimer's disease. In August he played his 2 last shows. But he still looks good for his 95 years!

[@Diva369]

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga have 2 albums together! The best Tony Bennett selection is THE BEST IS YET TO COME hands down!!!

[@sallym1171]

You've got to listen to Johnny Mathis. The Twelfth of Never, Too Much Too Little Too Late, and Chances Are, to name a few. And he's got a lot of Christmas music too. Definitely one of the best crooners, imo. 🎶

[@gman1584]

You left misty out

[@Diva369]

MISTY must be the selection!!!!

[@deannasisson5751]

At one point, I was able to count 12 Christmas albums by Johnny Mathis, and that was just in the early '70's. I lost track after that. Let's just say there has to be a lot. I doubt there is many of the same songs on them, either.

[@george217]

"Home for the Holidays" is a good Christmas song of his...

[@MichaelJones-sh7nu]

Como was known for being REALLY relaxed when he performed. A lot of people joked with him about it. One of the great things about the crooners is that fans knew instantly who was who because their voices were so different.

[@maureencollins5177]

Perry Como was a singer and actor who is mostly remembered for having a show in the early days of television. Big Perry Como songs include "It's Impossible", "Papa Loves Mambo", and "And I Love You So". His version of "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" is the definitive one.

[@rs-ye7kw]

Every day, every video, Amber gets slimmer and slimmer. Good for you.

[@tjhunger8644]

I've been listening to crooners thanks to you. Something I've never done before. Never thought I would like it. But I listened to Sammy Davis Jr on my Spotify account and then Frank Sinatra and then Tony Bennett and Perry Como and it was magical. I enjoy discovering music for the first time. I grew up listening to rock which is a broad genre and that's all I ever thought I would need. So thank you for broadening my horizons. God bless The Rod squad family

[@ivylady13]

Perry does a rockin' Xmas album. "Home for the Holidays'.

[@dagmarwirz9424]

I use to watch Perry every time he was on TV, he also helped my brother when he suffered from brain damage he received in a car accident, my brother started singing along with his music & my mom &Iwere so happy & we loved Perry after that.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

The most bloodless “crooner” ever! SCTV parodied his singing by having the sketch actor playing him as increasingly more relaxed until he’s lying down. Then on IV drip! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leonabarad6972]

Yes! That was one of the funniest SCTV bits. I laughed so hard!!!

[@janetkmetz9644]

In reality, it takes a lot of effort, skill, and attention to detail, to sing a song with such control and smoothness. He's making it look easy, but it's not.

[@aks4204]

Aww man, I love me some Perry Como. He’s one of my favorites. His voice is just beyond beautiful. “Moon River” is by far my favorite Perry song. I also love, love, love Bing Crosby. His voice too is stunning. They both have such crystal clear voices, & the songs they sing are beyond amazing. I would love to hear some Bobby Vinton also. He was my dad’s favorite. I absolutely adore him too. Roses are Red, Mr. Lonley, Sealed with a Kiss, are just a few of his hits. I’m quite sure you will love him Amber. 🥰

[@philipem1000]

Perry Como was one of the mellowest of the crooners; there is a restraint and warmth about his delivery that makes him different. He had his own TV Variety show for years in the early 60's. Very romantic, yet very laid back. I thought he projected a wholesomeness you wouldn't feel with say, Frank Sinatra. Families would tune in to Perry's show on Sundays. Others have mentioned Andy Williams who is very much in the mold of Perry about a decade later. If you go Andy you'll want "Moon River".

[@georgeprime2249]

' Impossible ' is the song from Perry you ought to hear.

[@AnnieAnnieBuckwheatCakes]

The love songs of that era are very romantic & wholesome.❤ There are so very many great talents from the past. Keep on exploring, we love the journey as much as you.

[@robinmills8675]

I fell in love with Perry Como when I was five (1959). Then I fell in love with my pediatrician because I thought he looked like Perry.

[@gkiferonhs]

Nat Cole is purple, Sinatra is red, Dean Martin is blue, Perry Como is beige. You'll never see Perry get after a song. He's always smooth and controlled.

[@thomastimlin1724]

and was known to take naps before taping his TV show....

[@johnryan4480]

Guys you really need to check out the late great Barry White.His "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" is a '70s classic.

[@beverlysmith8025]

So so so glad you have sampled Perry Como! Soothing, rich and so beautiful! Thank you so much!

[@joannerichards1750]

I was born two blocks from the house where Perry grew up. In my town, he was the king - and his memory will never die.

[@bethmitchem4721]

Perry como is my moms fav. Catch a falling star and hiot dignity dog diggity, his famous Christmas song is home for the holidays

[@willardwooten9582]

As a kid in the 50s my mom being Japanese learned English through us kids and TV and she was in love with the PERRY COMO SHOW .

[@georgeanthony7282]

You guys simply rock!!! I love the fact that your generations is exploring past stars from earlier eras... I'm one your biggest fans!

[@CJBW]

Perry Como had his own show every Saturday nite and my parents never missed it. The joke was that he was so laid back and relaxed that he was about to fall asleep while singing.

[@1719456]

I know you guys are Don McLean fans. Perry recorded one of Don's songs, ''And I Love you So'' & had a hit with it in the 70's.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Play Perry singing catch a fallen star and put it inyour pocket. Memories of my younger days growing up!

[@jackpeters9048]

This was my mom and dad's music. Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Nat king Cole...This was an epic era of music....I remember the Perry Como show, along with a host of other variety shows. A very special time in entertainment......

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

Perry was around as I was growing up. Always nice music. Always CLEAN. Always with a bit of reserve.

[@sandralorenz1796]

He was called The Singing Barber....yes, he was a barber. This is one of my favorites of his. Thank you.

[@Pookiepup1]

Perry was known for, and teased about, his casual manner. The running joke on his show was that he could fall asleep any time or place. Liked him a lot and miss him. Check out his rendition of Ave Maria from his many Christmas specials.

[@timothykscarborough7047]

Perry Como was popular particularly, when I was a little girl in the 50s, I remember I used to watching him with my mother when he had his own TV show (in black and white!) my mom adored him! She commented on his eyes sparkle when he sang(and she would 'swoon and sigh' every week when he came on every Saturday night! Yeah, I can see why! A wonderful voice!!( Rose Timothy's sister 😘🌹)

[@virginiacox-westwood551]

Late 50s early 60s Perry Como had a TV show. He frequently wore a white V neck sweater with colorful trim around the V. My brother was one of many little boys to wear a "Peery Como Sweater."

[@sandrabraswell6352]

Perry Como has the most laid back style of the other crooners. I do love his voice. So very smooth!

[@protoville4251]

Perry sang the original version of this song in the Forties. That version is a power ballad. He had another song like that titled "No Other Love."

[@ianmaher4348]

when I was a kid about five I loved Perry's song "Catch a falling star"

[@jschapp77]

Round and round Perry Como reaction please. One of the most wholesome and wonderful songs out there.

[@wright1776]

He was such a nice man. He had a home in Jupiter Inlet Florida and he drove around in a little cheap Toyota. So humble

[@SandyD2022]

Growing up, my Dad played Perry Como, Dean Martin, and Big Crosby. Christmas music was my favorite of their music. With an added Burl Ives for Christmas.

[@gwenmorantz7767]

He was a very relaxed, easy going man. He had his own tv show, very laid back style.

[@sharleneemerson6357]

Listen to Perry Como's Father of Girls!!! My dance with my dad at my wedding

[@robbiec1018]

I have always loved Perry Como!

[@stormy8207]

My god. Perry Como. Gratz to you for being so open-minded. He is very cool. If you want to have your heart melted, Bing Crosby, 1939. When Irish Eyes are smiling.

[@johnnyonenote376]

They did a review on 'That's Jazz' with Bing and Satchmo about a month or so ago (and loved it) Stormy.

[@realcoolbreeze]

Perry had so so much class. Never a truer gentleman. A gentleman s gentleman. He had his own tv show with the most popular stars of that tine on the show. He was subtle and mellow.He made many Christmas songs. You ll still hear them in stores every Christmas.😊

[@vincentdarrah]

It is a Thanksgiving tradition to listen to Alice's Restaraunt by Arlo Guthrie so please keep that in mind for turkey day

[@marijolamb5459]

That might be to long for a reaction, if I remember that song is like 26 minutes. But I agree I have to hear it every year on T day.

[@tracy3364]

Perry como is like chocolate....my dad sounded like him and I grew up on this music so effortless. Duke Box baby is a great song too

[@HarryARiggs]

Beautiful song. Perry first recorded it around 1946. I appreciated your comments and appreciation.

[@sundayze]

He sounds like Bing Crosby to me, also a great crooner. I think they were often compared to each other. Bing sang "White Christmas" and "Bells of St. Mary's" and a lot of other good ones I can't think of right now. My mom loved all the crooners.

[@gwenmorantz7767]

They each have their own distinctive “Style”

[@bryanspindle4455]

Perry Como always had a Christmas special every year and he always sang Ave Maria. His version is the best l ever heard.

[@releasingnow]

Hey I love your diversity and willingness to find good music from any time and any style.

[@robertcarter3768]

This song was sung at weddings. Perry is smooth as silk!!

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Perry was so smooth. He had a nice hit in the '60s with "Seattle."

[@carolmirelez170]

OMG! This was my Dad's favorite song. This is an very old song. I believe it's from the 40's.

[@deannasisson5751]

Almost forgot about that, and I live in the great NW. Theme song for 'Here Come The Brides'. I loved that one of the Bolt brothers stuttered, because I did too. Helped to not feel so self conscious about it.

[@carol3843]

Laid back, like a favorite uncle. He wore sweaters more often than tuxes.

[@chriso6719]

My parents had Perry Como's Christmas record and it was played every year growing up.

[@kschneider1614]

Beautiful Christmas song is Bing Crosby “white Christmas “. Great movie also! It’s roughly 1954

[@shaunconnerley4345]

Bing Crosby White Christmas my gr8 grandmother always played it this time of year u knew Christmas was around the corner

[@annmusso7949]

Love It’s Impossible by him, also his Christmas song Toyland. Such a beautiful easy voice.

[@deannasisson5751]

This is exactly why you guys are my favorite reactor couple. You really go in depth with your reasoning for your reaction. I do believe Perry was the best crooner (as much as I love my Dean) and you nailed it! I don't know if Perry grew up with money, but he was able to get more vocal training as a young guy. He was further back than the Rat Pack singers and his TV show was early '50's as oppose to Dino's in the last of the '60's for about 12 years and 3 incarnations (The Dean Martin show, The Gold Digger hour and the Celebrity Roasts). The Gold Diggers were 10 or 12 girl dancers, somebody thought he needed to get the guys to watch, and I'm saying if they don't want Dino to be his mentor for picking up chicks, they might have missed a prospective ex-wife somewhere down the line! As for Perry, you should check out 'And I love you so'. It was one of the last hits of his career, but I think he might have saved the best for last. Prove me wrong. I love to learn!

[@LaptopLarry330]

Perry Como had a very long music career that spanned over 50 years. He recorded records and toured in the 1940s, and had his own radio show. He successfully transitioned to television in the 1950s, and had his own TV variety show, that first aired on CBS, and then moved to NBC. In the early-1960s, he wanted to decrease his workload, so he signed a contract to do TV specials for NBC. In his later years, he made some TV Christmas specials that aired on PBS. Perry Como died in 2001, just days before his 89th birthday.

[@deannasisson5751]

Thank you for the info! I love to learn!

[@bethanyjohnstone7557]

The movie Blast from the Past introduced me to Perry Como. I love him 😭.

[@brentcox7772]

Classic voice!!🤘🔥

[@ThePierce5144]

Perry Como was known for being very casual. Had a a tv show for many years

[@pcguy01]

Great choice of singers and of a song. Perry recorded this in 1945. It was his first #1 hit and the first record to have one million in certified sales. It was the biggest selling record of 1945. Perry was so modest he eventually asked RCA to stop publishing his record sale numbers many years later.

[@shellygill5029]

Perry Comp was a pair back, humble man. Not at all a show his kinda guy. He was a barber before he was discovered as a beautiful singer. There's a video floating around of him and Dean Martin singing together on Perry's show and there's a reference made about Perry wanting to cut Dean's hair. Please check out Its Impossible and an up tempo fun song called Catch a Falling Star.

[@terryble2023]

I dated Perry Como's granddaughter Page from South Bend IN for a minute. She was great. Was fun looking at family pics at her house.

[@lovesagt]

Perfect music for slow dancing.

[@susanmay6830]

Perry Como originally recorded this song in 1945. It was his first number one record.

[@lessaqueensrider8571]

They used to say if Andy and Perry sang together they would relax their audience so they would go to sleep. they were so laid back, but the best at what they did.

[@Mattdirk59]

Yes, Suttle is a good way to describe Perry. Even as far as crooners go, Perry was very mellow and low key for the most part. Quite a gentleman. Had a yearly Christmas special for many years. As did Andy Williams. Check that top crooner out as well. 😉👍

[@marksman48]

you get that tingle in your spine at his ending

[@laritownsend2527]

Andy Williams "Moon River" was huge during this era. He's a crooner I've not heard you mention

[@patriciaewing8164]

Magic Moments is a must for both of you to listen to 👍🏻🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@psrandy1]

I am an old dude. Como started his career in the 30s and created the "Casual Croon". Frankie Valli was a member of The 4 Seasons in the 60s and Paul Anka wasn't really what I call a crooner. He is from the late 50s/60s and mostly pre-Beatles and Motown. I usually judge who was pre-Motown. Motown came along and so did the Beatles and that pretty well ended the crooners as the music changed.