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A Legendary Performer

Perry Como · 1976

38 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Smooth vocal performances intertwine with lush orchestrations, creating a nostalgic pop soundscape.

Why this album works

Best for
nostalgic melodies for relaxation steady pacing for easy listening smooth vocals with orchestral warmth
Context
By 1976, Perry Como was a well-established figure in pop music, having achieved significant success since his early career in the 1940s. 'A Legendary Performer' marked a retrospective compilation of his hits, showcasing his appeal across generations and solidifying his legacy as a beloved crooner.
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A Legendary Performer is an album by Perry Como, released in 1976. Smooth vocal performances intertwine with lush orchestrations, creating a nostalgic pop soundscape. This album is notable for highlighting Como's enduring influence on American pop music, especially through its collection of timeless ballads. It received positive critical reception and contributed to Como's reputation as a masterful interpreter of popular standards. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Legendary Performer sound like?

Smooth vocal performances intertwine with lush orchestrations, creating a nostalgic pop soundscape. Rooted in pop music.

What makes A Legendary Performer by Perry Como notable?

This album is notable for highlighting Como's enduring influence on American pop music, especially through its collection of timeless ballads. It received positive critical reception and contributed to Como's reputation as a masterful interpreter of popular standards. By 1976, Perry Como was a well-established figure in pop music, having achieved significant success since his early career in the 1940s. 'A Legendary Performer' marked a retrospective compilation of his hits, showcasing his appeal across generations and solidifying his legacy as a beloved crooner.

Who is A Legendary Performer for?

A Legendary Performer works well if you're into nostalgic melodies for relaxation, steady pacing for easy listening and smooth vocals with orchestral warmth.

How many songs are on A Legendary Performer?

A Legendary Performer has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·38:00

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 It's Impossible Standout 3:16
  • 2 And I Love You So Standout 3:16
  • 3 The Father Of Girls 3:36
  • 4 This Is All I Ask 3:20
  • 5 Souvenir D'Italie 3:56
  • 6 Dream Along With Me 2:55
  • 7 Temptation 2:32
  • 8 My Favourite Things Standout 2:59
  • 9 Anema E Core 3:27
  • 10 Manha De Carnaval 2:41
  • 11 Hot Diggity 2:24
  • 12 Sunrise, Sunset 3:38

Release Date

January 1, 1976

Genre

pop music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

38 min 0 sec