I read somewhere on line that Perry Como's Florida home was purchased by someone who had it torn down to build a new house. Preserving the Como home like Elvis' Graceland apparently never entered anyone's mind....Although Perry is still heard on the radio at Christmas time, his impact on television and his huge recording output is largely forgotten.
On a recent business trip to South Florida I visited the cemetery where Perry and his wife are buried. It's very unimpressive in an average run of the mill graveyard. Perry was supposedly as easy going and as down to earth as he was on TV. Fans leave pennies on top of the grave...supposedly for good luck. I don't think Perry is sending anyone luck from beyond the tomb, but his voice still has that great sound thanks to all of those recordings he made.
If I would be living in the area and had the money, I would have bought the house and preserved it. But then, maybe not. Perry Como never wanted to be in the public eye while he was alive and it's probably better that his house not be on display now either...
Perry's PR man apparently didn't design the grave as it has some cheap looking plastic flowers on it. I would have opted for the single rose which was displayed with class during his weekly TV solos...
Click here for Perry singing "The Way We Were." Perry's upbeat novelty songs of the 1950s are my favorites, but for good tear jerkers my melancholy personality loves songs like this, too. Especially after visiting his final resting place. Sleep well Mr. C.
The greatest singer that ever lived such a sad loss, and I really do miss his Christmas specials, the Lord wanted him more than the Earth,GOD bless
ReplyDeleteHi Martyn, apparently there is a cable tv station that has been running Perry's old Christmas specials this year. I have a lot of them on dvd or VHS so it is always nice to watch every year.
DeleteI am 63 and loved Perry Como and all of the singers in that era but I also loved Elvis and the music he help reshape in the 1950s. One thing we can agree on is that the music of today is really bad. We can use Perry and Elvis today in this old world
ReplyDeleteI am 63 and loved Perry Como and all of the singers in that era but I also loved Elvis and the music he help reshape in the 1950s. One thing we can agree on is that the music of today is really bad. We can use Perry and Elvis today in this old world
ReplyDeleteI am 63 and loved Perry Como and all of the singers in that era but I also loved Elvis and the music he help reshape in the 1950s. One thing we can agree on is that the music of today is really bad. We can use Perry and Elvis today in this old world
ReplyDeleteHi..Always loved Perry Como. As a kid I bought everything he recorded.I tried to sound like him..That was impossible..No one could imitate him. I have the traveling case he used on all of his trips And his wife's jewelry box..My daughters bought them at an auction in Morristown New Jersey many years ago. I would like to sell them as I know someone else would enjoy Them.
ReplyDeleteI always liked Perry Como but really appreciated his style as I got into my 30's. I was lucky enough to see the filming of part of his Christmas special done in San Antonio Texas and then my husband took me to see him in person at the Valley Forge Music Theater in PA. He stood right next to my seat and his voice was soooo smooth.
ReplyDeleteI like their grave very much. Fresh flowers should be there. I loved his voice was unlike any other. I envy their 65 years of a blissful marriage. Perry you were a one off, I play your songs even now. God bless both of you. Maree
ReplyDeleteHi to concern i worked many years ago at Beverly Hills Hotel in1970s i use to served Perry Como in Room Service alot He was nice Liked to talked alot l liked him
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