Al Jolson
On December 7, 1943, Al Jolson recorded George Gershwin's most famous song, "Swanee," for the soundtrack of the Gershwin movie biography, Rhapsody in Blue, then in production. Although it has been said that Al Jolson did more than twenty takes of this song, there can be no doubt that the end result is pure magic.
Al Jolson and Don Ameche in Swanee River, 1939
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AL JOLSON (18861950). /nAmerican singer. In the film 'Swanee River,' 1939 Stock Photo Alamy
The Meaning Behind the Song "Swanee" By Al Jolson Introduction Al Jolson was an American entertainer and singer who was highly popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Best known for his blackface performances in films and theaters, Jolson recorded several hits that have since become an indelible part of American popular culture. One such song.
FIFTY YEARS OF FILM MUSIC Al Jolson "Swanee" from RHAPSODY IN BLUE (1945) YouTube
Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbH Swanee (Remastered) · Al Jolson The Star ℗ 2020 Master Tape Records Released on: 2020-01-31 Composer: Al Jolson.
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Al Jolson George Gershwin Legends of Songwriting: Irving Caesar, the Guy who wrote "Swanee" with Gershwin by Paul Zollo 3 years ago 1 He wrote the words for "Swanee" on a bus ride with.
SWANEE RIVER 1939 AL JOLSON Stock Photo Alamy
Al Jolson and "Swanee" were a marriage made in heaven. George and Irving's song, with its mixture of sentimentality and genuine sentiment, commercial schmaltz and musical chutzpah, was a perfect match for Jolson's almost uncanny rapport with an audience that, in the aftermath of World War One, longed for home, any home, preferably the idealized.
Al Jolson & The Warner Bros. Orchestra Swanee (1945) YouTube
It was suggested that he listen to Al Jolson, and here is that video, his first exposure to Al Jolson, singing "Swanee." Dolores Kontowicz: Here is a letter to the editor, from March 30, 1992, written by Dolores Kontowicz in response to an article suggesting that Jolson was racist. Dolores was the founder of the International Al Jolson Society.
SWANEE RIVER (1939) AL JOLSON, DON AMECHE SRVR 001P Stock Photo Alamy
Al Jolson - Swanee (1920) CatsPjamas1 66.8K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 1.2K 125K views 9 years ago Charted at #1 in 1920. #1 for 9 weeks. One of Jolson's most famous signature songs..
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Al Jolson Swanee (1986, Cassette) Discogs
An excerpt from a Hollywood film Rhapsody In Blue (1945)Artist: Al JolsonMusic: George GershwinLyrics: Irving CaesarPlay: SinbadOrchestral Arrangement: Ray H.
Al Jolson, the World's Greatest Entertainer, helped me make Swanee a huge success. I'm really
Problems playing this file? See media help. " Swanee " is an American popular song written in 1919 by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Irving Caesar. It is most often associated with singer Al Jolson . The song was written for a New York City revue called Demi-Tasse, which opened in October 1919 at the Capitol Theater.
Swanee song and lyrics by Al Jolson Spotify
Al Jolson - Swanee 1920 (Columbia) "Swanee" is an American popular song written in 1919 by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Irving Caesar. It is most often associ Show more
AL JOLSON (18861950). /nAmerican singer. In the film Swanee River, 1939 Stock Photo Alamy
Swanee, how I love you, how I love you My dear old Swanee. I give the world to be Among the folks in D-I-X-I-Even though my mammy's Waiting for me, Praying for me Down by the Swanee. The folks up north will see me no more When I get to that Swanee shore. (whistling) I miss the old folks at home. Swanee, how I love you, how I love you My dear.
Swanee (1920) by Al Jolson on Amazon Music
This was the song (co-written with Irving Caesar) that first brought George Gershwin to fame in 1920, thanks in great part to Al Jolson who featured it in hi.
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Al Jolson Swanee (1962, Vinyl) Discogs
Swanee River: Directed by Sidney Lanfield. With Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, Al Jolson, Felix Bressart. More fictional than factual biography of Stephen Foster. Songwriter from Pittsburgh falls in love with the South, marries a Southern gal (Leeds), then is accused of sympathizing when the Civil War breaks out.
Swanee — Al Jolson Last.fm
Al Jolson About Swanee "Swanee" is an American popular song written in 1919 by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Irving Caesar. It is most often associated with singer Al Jolson. The song was written for a New York City revue called Demi-Tasse, which opened in October 1919 in the Capitol Theater.
AL JOLSON (18861950). /nAmerican popular singer. In a scene from 'Swanee River,' 1939 Stock
Swanee by Al Jolson - Songfacts Swanee by Al Jolson Album: The Best of Jolson ( 1919) lyrics Songfacts®: George Gershwin wrote the music for this song, and Irving Caesar wrote the lyrics. The first released recording was by Al Jolson, whose version was distributed by Columbia Records on February 20, 1920.