Perry Como : a biography and complete career record / Malcolm Macfarlane and Ken Crossland ; foreword by Michael Feinstein ; foreword by Michael Feinstein.

Author/creator Macfarlane, Malcolm, 1942-
Other author Crossland, Ken.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, 2009.
Descriptionix, 300 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Como, Perry, 1912-2001.
Singers--United States. --Biography.

Contents The barber business -- Beat the band: The Ted Weems years -- Till the end of time -- Hollywood and bust -- The supper club -- First contact -- Hoop-dee-doing it -- Don't let the stars get in your eyes -- Old Silver Throat -- Catch a falling star -- Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall -- The scene changes -- It's impossible -- The barber comes to town -- Charisma in slow motion -- Final curtain -- You are never far away from me -- Appendix A: Perry Como on record -- Appendix B: Perry Como on television, 1948-1955 -- Appendix C: Perry Como year by year.
Abstract Perry Como became one of the top American crooners of the 20th century and one of the first multimedia stars. His record sales exceeded 100 million. In 1948, Como crossed over to television and The Perry Como Show became the benchmark for a broadcast music and variety show. Como's career illuminates developments in the music and television business.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009009927
ISBN9780786437016 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
ISBN0786437014 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)