"Delaware" was an international hit-single in 1960 for which of these singers?

"Delaware" is a popular song, written by Irving Gordon.

The hit version of the song was recorded by Perry Como on December 28, 1959. It was released by RCA Victor as a 45rpm single, the flip side was "I Know What God Is". The record reached #22 on the "Billboard" charts in March 1960. In the United Kingdom it sold even better than in the U.S., reaching #3 on the UK "Singles Chart".

The song has references to 15 states of the United States. The states were portrayed, in the form of puns, as: Della wear, new jersey, Calla 'phone ya, how ar' ya, Missus sip, mini-soda, Ora gone, I'll ask 'er, taxes, Wiscon sin, new brass key, Arkan saw, Tenne see, Flora die and misery.

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor, and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, from 1943 until 1987.

"Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, reportedly sold over 100 million records worldwide and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. He recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multimedia star Bing Crosby. In the official RCA Records "Billboard" magazine memorial, his life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of music and a life well lived. An example to all."