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RCA VICTOR 45 EXTENDED PLAY NOTES
MONAURAL LONG PLAY
ASSEMBLED IN 1956
Perry Como
With The
Fontane Sisters
Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra and Chorus
Perry Como's life and artistic career are typically and uniquely American. He was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, the seventh of thirteen children of Italian immigrants. While still in school his principal interest was his own barbershop – he started his barbering career at the ripe old age of twelve; and, fortunately for us all he also liked mightily to sing. His first professional job paid him all of $28 per week; this was followed by a seven-year engagement with Ted Weems. From Weems' orchestra Perry went on to New York and subsequent triumphs which have automatically placed him among the most admired of all Radio and TV stars in the ‘40s and ‘50s. Although Perry has been most prominently identified with outstanding Tin Pan Alley hits, perhaps his real forte lies, after all, in his interpretation of Broadway Show tunes. It has often been asked: how do songs from Broadway musicals differ from ordinary popular tunes? For although they may have similar style and arrangement, the Broadway melody often displays a verve and descriptiveness denied to other popular favorites. The reason is at least twofold: first, show numbers are the product of today’s most experienced composers; second, such music is written in a context, a whole musical production which individual songs must support and exemplify. Perry Como is an ideal performer of the brilliant music from the Great White Way. His style is both intimate and versatile enough to capture every tuneful situation. And for those who have seen or heard these productions by Berlin and Rodgers and Hammerstein, the Perry Como approach will prove a guarantee of renewed enjoyment. As an exponent of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Perry lends his adaptable styling to selections from three of their many hit shows. From the 1945 Theatre Guild production of “Carousel” Perry has chosen You’ll Never Walk Alone; from "South Pacific," we hear Some Enchanted Evening, from the 1951 musical "The King and I," there is Hello, Young Lovers. Perry is joined by The Fontane Sisters in a lilting version of You’re Just in Love from Irving Berlin's 1950 smash musical success "Call Me Madam.” Copyright 1956, Radio Corporation of America This is an RCA Victor High Fidelity Recording It is distinguished by these characteristics: 1. Complete frequency range. 2. Uniform response across the record. 3 A minimum of noise and distortion. For best reproduction, RCA Victor records should be played with The R.I.A.A. or "New Orthophonic" curve adjustment. The A.E.S. Position may also be used with bass boosted and treble reduced. Beware the Blunted Needle! A blunted or chipped needle can permanently damage your most valuable Records. A worn needle will impair the quality of sound reproduction you Hear. Make sure your needle is in good condition before you play this Record. If in doubt, have it checked by your dealer ? or buy a new needle. Gruve/Guard Protects This Record Notice on this long play record a new raised center and outer Edge which was designed by RCA Victor to protect the playing surface of the record from abrasion, scratches, and contact with other records. This feature will give you many additional hours of perfect record play. |
