Al Jolson Original Ragtime Jazz Singer (Recorded 1911

Description: We combine shipping on all purchased items. It is now automatically calculated and discounted based on your location. Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson (June 9th 1886 – October 23, 1950) He was a Russian-born American singer, comedian, and actor. He was also dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer" at the peak of his career. His performing style was brash and extroverted and he popularized many songs that benefited from his sentimental, melodramatic approach. In the 1920s, Jolson was America's most famous and highest-paid entertainer. Jolson began performing is 1902 in several burlesque houses. In 1909, his singing caught the attention of Lew Dockstader, the producer and star of Dockstader's Minstrels. Jolson accepted Dockstader's offer and became a performer. On March 20, 1911, Jolson starred in his first musical revue at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City. La Belle Paree helped start his career as a singer. After La Belle Paree closed, he accepted an offer to perform in the musical Vera Violetta which opened on November 20, 1911 and was also a success. After Vera Violetta closed, Jolson starred in another musical, The Whirl of Society, propelling his career on Broadway to new heights. During his time at the Winter Garden, Jolson told the audience, "You ain't heard nothing yet" before performing additional songs. In 1916, Robinson Crusoe, Jr. was the first musical in which he was the star. In 1918, his acting career was pushed further after he starred in the hit musical Sinbad. By 1920, he had become the biggest star on Broadway. His next play, Bombo, became so successful that it went beyond Broadway to performances nationwide. Throughout the 1920's and 1930's, Jolson also starred in several very successful films. His song interpretations are filled with his usual exciting dramatic flair. Encore 1 presents recordings made from 1911 to 1916. All selections have been digitally restored by Vintage Recordings. ********************************************** Al Jolson [Ragtime & Jazz Songs - The Early Years] (Recorded 1911 -- 1916) [Encore 1] Several Items will have a symbol next to a song. You can listen to a sound clip with the windows media player. Track Listing Al’s First Recordings For Victor (Tracks 1 To 10) 01 That Haunting Melody (Vera Violetta) (Recorded 1911) 02 Rum Tum Tiddle (Vera Violetta) (Recorded 1911) 03 Asleep In The Deep (Parody) (Recorded 1911) 04 Snap Your Fingers (Recorded 1912) 05 Brass Band Ephraim Jones (Recorded 1912) 06 Ragging The Baby To Sleep (Recorded 1912) 07 That Lovin' Traumerei (La Belle Paree) (Recorded 1912) 08 Movin' Man. Don't Take My Baby Grand (Recorded 1912) 09 The Spaniard That Blighted My Life (Honeymoon Express) (Recorded 1913) Your browser does not support the audio element. 10 My Yellow Jacket Girl (Honeymoon Express) (Recorded 1913) 11 Pullman Porters' Parade (Recorded 1913) 12 You Made Me Love You (Honeymoon Express) (Recorded 1913) 13 That Little German Band (Recorded 1913) 14 Revival Day (Recorded 1914) 15 Back To The Carolina You Love (Recorded 1914) 16 Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers (Dancing Around) (WW1) (Recorded 1914) 17 When The Grown Up Ladies Act Like Babies (Recorded 1914) 18 Yaaka Hoola Hickey Doola (Robinson Crusoe Jr.) (Recorded 1916) 19 Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go With Friday On Saturday Night (Robinson Crusoe Jr.) (Recorded 1916) Your browser does not support the audio element. 20 Down Where The Swanee River Flows (Robinson Crusoe Jr.) (Recorded 1916) 21 Now He's Got A Beautiful Girl (Recorded 1916) 22 I Sent My Wife To The Thousand Isles (Recorded 1916)

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