Is By Request a good place to start with Perry Como?

Yes, By Request is recommended as a starting point for new Perry Como listeners. A lush collection of romantic ballads, showcasing Como's warm baritone against rich orchestral arrangements. By Request marked Perry Como's transition into the 1960s, following his successful television career. Released in 1962, it highlights Como's ability to adapt to the evolving pop landscape while retaining his signature style.

Who is By Request for?

By Request works well if you're into steady pacing for relaxed afternoons, short tracks for light listening and nostalgic melodies with warm charm.

How many songs are on By Request?

By Request has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

By Request

Perry Como · 1962

38 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A lush collection of romantic ballads, showcasing Como's warm baritone against rich orchestral arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Maria Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Can't Help Falling in Love — This track showcases Como's smooth vocal delivery and emotional depth, making it one of his most recognizable songs and a staple in romantic music.
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Moon River — Como's rendition brings a gentle nostalgia to this iconic song, highlighting its lyrical beauty and establishing it as a cornerstone of his repertoire.
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My Favorite Things — His interpretation transforms this Broadway classic into a soothing pop ballad, demonstrating Como's knack for making show tunes accessible to a wider audience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for relaxed afternoons
short tracks for light listening
nostalgic melodies with warm charm
sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy, complex albums
want high-energy, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — This album features popular tracks and resonates with dedicated fans of Como.
Themes: romantic nostalgia· orchestral ballads· 1960s pop transition
Career context: By Request marked Perry Como's transition into the 1960s, following his successful television career. Released in 1962, it highlights Como's ability to adapt to the evolving pop landscape while retaining his signature style.
Stylistic neighbors: Frank Sinatra· Dean Martin· Nat King Cole