MessageAhh...I bow to your superior knowledge of dead crooners. There's more info on Mr. C here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry_Como
I also remember Perry well, especially that dreadful Catch a Falling Star that was his biggest hit. It's gotta be right up there with How Much Is That Doggie in the Window as one of the more annoying hits of all time (along with the Chipmunk Song). Years later SCTV did a great sendup of him, with a cardigan-clad Eugene Levy playing Perry so laid- back that he sang while lying on the floor! LOL Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Franc To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 8:35 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Who is Mr.C ??? Absolutely not. Mr. C was definitely Perry Como. He had a "request" segment on his TV show and the Melotones-like group would start it each week with the refrain "Sing to me, Mr. C, sing to me." FRANC P.S. I'm not as old (or as cranky) as John McCain, but I did watch this show when I was five. -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Rosen Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 6:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Who is Mr.C ??? Bing Crosby is Mr. C, I'm guessing... Dave Posteropolis www.posteropolis.com ----- Original Message ----- From: rodxmorgan To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 3:48 PM Subject: [MOPO] Who is Mr.C ??? Who is Mr.C ??? (Perry Como)? -----> Frankie Boy----------Sinatra (as a bobby-soxer?) -----> Who was his contemporary/competition? ####################################################### And you won't go wrong If you take a song Sung by Frankie Boy or Mr. C Put 'em in a box Tie it with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea ########################################################### "Put 'em in a Box, Tie 'em with a Ribbon, and Throw 'em in the Deep Blue Sea" is a popular song. The music was written by Jule Styne, the lyrics by Sammy Cahn. The song was published in 1947. The song was introduced in the 1948 movie Romance on the High Seas, where it was sung by Doris Day. ############################################################### You can take the moon Gather up the stars And the robins that sing merrily Put 'em in a box Tie it with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea You can take the flowers Down in lovers lane And that sentimental poetry Put 'em in a box Tie it with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea Not for me, all that stuff The dreams that ruin your sleep Not for me, had enough Love is one thing you can keep You can take the plans And the wedding bells And whoever sings "Oh Promise Me" Put 'em in a box Tie it with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea 'Cause love and I we don't agree (Bridge) Hansoms through the park Kisses in the dark All the promises made faithfully Put 'em in a box Tie it with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea And you won't go wrong If you take a song Sung by Frankie Boy or Mr. C Put 'em in a box Tie it with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea Not for me, all that stuff Not for me, had enough You know what to do With good old "Tea for Two" And the girl for you, the boy for me Put 'em in a box Tie it with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea 'Cause love and I we don't agree Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3344 (20080810) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
