Is Where You're Concerned a good place to start with Perry Como?

Yes, Where You're Concerned is recommended as a starting point for new Perry Como listeners. An elegant blend of soft pop melodies and romantic balladry, showcasing Como's smooth vocal style. When 'Where You're Concerned' was released in 1978, Perry Como was in the later stages of his career, following a string of successful albums during the 1960s and early 70s. This album came after his 1976 release, 'Perry Como's Christmas', marking a continued shift towards adult contemporary sounds as he adapted to changing musical landscapes.

Who is Where You're Concerned for?

Where You're Concerned works well if you're into steady mid-tempo romantic warmth, melodic ballads for reflective moments and cozy background for intimate gatherings.

How many songs are on Where You're Concerned?

Where You're Concerned has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Where You're Concerned

Perry Como · 1978

32 min · 10 tracks · pop music

An elegant blend of soft pop melodies and romantic balladry, showcasing Como's smooth vocal style.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You Light Up My Life Start here — This track became a massive hit, resonating with audiences for its heartfelt lyrics and Como's emotive delivery, solidifying its place in his catalog.
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There’s a Kind of Hush — Como's rendition brings a soothing warmth to this classic, making it a standout example of his ability to reinterpret familiar songs with tenderness.
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Feelings — Como’s smooth vocal style enhances this emotional ballad, capturing the song's essence while adding his signature charm, appealing to fans of romantic pop.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and orchestration but lacks significant innovation or depth.

What we noticed

The album opens with the hit single 'You Light Up My Life', which sets a soft pop tone that persists through most tracks.
Several tracks feature lush orchestral arrangements, particularly on ballads like 'When I Need You' and 'Where You’re Concerned'.
The tempo remains predominantly slow to mid-tempo, with only a couple of tracks introducing a slightly more upbeat feel.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo romantic warmth
melodic ballads for reflective moments
cozy background for intimate gatherings
short listening bursts of nostalgia

Maybe skip if you

seekers of high-energy tracks
prefer complex, varied arrangements

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Released in the later stages of his career, it showcases Como's continued appeal.
Themes: romantic nostalgia· melodic warmth· twilight career reflection
Career context: When 'Where You're Concerned' was released in 1978, Perry Como was in the later stages of his career, following a string of successful albums during the 1960s and early 70s. This album came after his 1976 release, 'Perry Como's Christmas', marking a continued shift towards adult contemporary sounds as he adapted to changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors: Frank Sinatra· Dean Martin· Nat King Cole