Perry Como by Malcolm Macfarlane
Perry Como put aside his career as a barber to become one of the top American crooners of the 20th century and also one of the first multimedia stars. His record sales exceeded 100 million. In 1948, Como was the first popular singer to cross 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 in the middle of the last century. This biography features 73 photographs, a complete discography, a listing of all television appearances, and a year by year chronology of Perry Como's life from 1912 to 2001.Ken Crossland and Malcolm Macfarlane have worked together in the International Club Crosby for over 20 years. Ken Crossland is the author of Man Who Would Be Bing: The Life Story of Michael Holliday. Malcolm Macfarlane is the author of Bing Crosby: Day by Day. They are co-authors of Perry Como: A
Biography and Complete Career Record.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780786437016 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786437014 |
| Title | Perry Como |
| Author | Malcolm Macfarlane |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | McFarland & Company |
| Year published | 2009-07-15 |
| Number of pages | 309 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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