Now and forever, Mr C.

My parents introduced me to "Mr. C" when we got our first television set, his Christmas specials were always a must(even if they weren't filmed at Christmas, and when my dad passed away
all I had to tell our organist was that I wanted the "Perry Como version" of Ave Maria sung at his funeral. Am I a fan,oh, yes. I bought this wonderful boxed set for my mother on Cassette for Christmas several years ago.(Guess I am going to have to spring for the Cds too.This is a super collection of his work. We shall miss him very much, but will have this collection and more to remember him by. I really enjoy his religious recording above all the rest,but "Hot diggity" and "Round and round" are right up there too. And of course "It's impossible". It really IS impossible to replace this wonderful man who has given us so many hours of enjoyment. May God Bless him!!!

What a voice!

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. One of the greatest moment on this set is the inclusion of Perry's last great song, "Wing Beneath my Wings," one of the best 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.

When I Lost You

I heard this song after my husband died and I would like to get a copy of a CD with this song and any others on it. I would appreciate if you could find this song for meI would be ever so grateful.