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Collectables Records' two-CD set By Request/Sing to Me, Mr. C. combines two early-'60s Perry Como albums. By Request, actually the later of the two discs, having been released initially in 1962, finds Como tackling some of the best songs of the day, the album given over to early-'60s hits like "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Moon River." Of course, those songs are closely associated with other singers, but Como puts his stamp on them, as he does with such quality material as "Maria" from West Side Story and "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music. Sing to Me, Mr. C., originally released in 1961, keys off the popular medley segment of Como's TV show, complete with performances of his opening and closing themes, plus six medleys of three songs each. (The nearly 43-minute running time, unusually long for a pop album of the era, made it impossible for Collectables to put the two albums on one CD.) The medleys don't usually have any apparent thematic or musical cohesion, and especially on record they just seem like a series of unrelated songs, some with little space in between. But again the material is terrific, including many vintage standards and Broadway or Hollywood hits written by the likes of Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Lerner & Loewe, Cole Porter, and Rodgers & Hammerstein. Como is given excellent support on both discs by the string-filled Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Ray Charles Singers, with special emphasis placed on the contributions of guitarist Tony Mottola on the second disc. ~ William Ruhlmann
Recorded at Webster Hall, New York, New York in 1962 & 1961. Originally released on RCA (2567) & RCA (2390).
2 LPs on 2 CDs: BY REQUEST (1962)/SING TO ME, MR. C. (1961).
Personnel: Perry Como (vocals); Mitchell Ayres Orchestra; The Ray Charles Singers. By Request/Sing To Me, Mr. C. Music Perry Como By Request/Sing To Me, Mr. C. Songs By Request/Sing To Me, Mr. C. Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   The best singer, the best crooner, the best albums
Perry Como is my favorite singer. He is, in my opinion and many others, the greatest "crooner." I also like Frank Sinatra, Jack Jones, and the instrumental music of Jackie Gleason (among others), but Perry Como is the best. These 2 albums are my favorite albums (cd's) ever recorded (next only to some christmas albums). The best one is SING TO ME, MR. C. This is the second disc on this 2 cd set. It is flawless (except for a poor remastering job - but you should get used to it). Perry Como is the best singer, he is just so relaxed and the atmosphere of "casual" is fully evident as he sings songs like SMILE, I'VE GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO HER FACE, THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT, THIS NEARLY WAS MINE, BLUE SKIES, HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY, and every other song. There is not one weak song here anywhere. Many of these songs are my favorite version of the song. An absolute perfect album (cd) and my favorite. The first cd, BY REQUEST, is almost as good as he sings my favorite versions of MOONRIVER, THE SWEETEST SOUNDS, MARIA, LOLLIPOPS AND ROSES, and even a few more. Once again, there is not one bad song on this album either. Everything is great (except the poor remastering job). These are, I believe, the greatest "crooner" albums out there (at least that I know of) and if you like the crooner style of music and don't have this, get it. I'm sure it really could become your favorite cd's you will own. They are mine.
Submitted by a reviewer (Orleans, Ontario, Canada) 
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This is a two disc set which sells for the price of one disc which containes a great quanity of songs all very well performed and would make a great addition to your collection.
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Mr. C.
Perry Como was one of the best singers of any era. This CD supports that. I play his music everyday. This is one of my favorites. There are songs for everyone to enjoy.
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