For the Good Times

Pierino Ronald “Perry” Como was an American singer, actor, and TV personality. He was nicknamed “Mr. C." During his career, he received five Emmy awards. Como shared a Peabody Award with good friend Jackie Gleason in 1956. In 1987 he received a Kennedy Center Honor and was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame. Posthumously, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Como has the honor of having three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio, television, and music. Perry Como died on May 12, 2001, at the age of 88.

“And I Love You So” is a song that was written by folk singer and guitarist Don McLean and featured on his debut album Tapestry in 1970. In 1973 it became a big hit for Como and featured on his album of the same name. His version charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went to number one on the Easy Listening chart. Como also recorded a Spanish version titled “Y te quiero así."

“Catch a Falling Star” is a song that was written by Paul Vance and Lee Poickriss. When recorded by Como in late 1957 ti became famous. The melody of the song is similar to a theme heard in Brahm’s Academic Festival Overture, the Fuschslied. The version by Como features the Ray Charles Singers, who sang the refrain as a repeated sound. This was the last number one hit in the US by Como reaching number one on the Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart. In 1959 he won the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male.

“Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep)" is a popular song that was written by Mack David, Jerry Livingston, and Al Hoffman in 1947. It was recorded by Como and became popular backed up by The Satisfiers with Lloyud Shaffer and his Orchestra. The song charted on the Billboard charts.

“Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes” is a country song that was written by Winston L. Moore and published in 1952. The version recorded by Perry Como went to number one in both the US and the UK. His version was a pop version recorded with The Ramblers.

“For the Good Times” is a song that was written by the American country singer, songwriter, and actor Kris Kristofferson. It was first recorded by the American country singer and songwriter Bill Nash in 1968 and became a number one hit when recorded by the American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist Ray Price. Later a version was recorded by Perry Como and spent 27 weeks on the UK Singles chart.

“Magic Moments” is a popular song that was composed by Burt Bacharach and written by Hal David. It was recorded by Perry Como in 1957 and went to number one in the UK.

“Somos Novios” (Spanish for “We’re a Couple”) is a song that was first recorded by Mexican songwriter Armando Manzanero in 1968. Perry Como recorded the English version with original English lyrics titled “It’s Impossible." His version became one of his most influential records, and in 1971 it became his first song to reach the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went to number one on the Billboard Easy Listening chart. It also charted on the UK Singles Chart.

“Some Enchanted Evening” is a show tune that was featured in the 1949 Roger and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific." In 1949 Perry Como recorded his version, and it reached number one on the Billboard charts.