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Al Jolson
Born in a Jewish village in Russia, Al Jolson became one of the most iconic and
highest paid stars of the 1930s, indelibly associated with songs like Swanee and
Mamie and "blacking up" in the style of old minstrel shows; a practice
unthinkable today, but which wasn't considered racist in the climate of the day
and brought Jolson great fame. He was five when his father, a rabbi, moved to
America, the rest of the family joining him there three years later and, during
times of hardship, Jolson developed a street act performing for money with his
brothers. In 1902 he joined a circus,...
When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin' AlongAl Jolson
The Excellence Of
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The Anniversary SongAl Jolson
Al Jolson Selected Hits Vol. 2
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My Mammy
Al JolsonThe Excellence Of
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Waiting for the Robert E. LeeAl Jolson
Jolson`s Rarities - Retakes
Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie MelodyAl Jolson
Broadway Musical (1918-1946)
SwaneeAl Jolson
A Century Of Glory - George Gershwin
