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. Jolson has been dubbed "the king of blackface" performers, a theatrical convention since the mid-19th century. 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 2 presents recordings made from 1916 to 1920. All selections have been digitally restored by Vintage Recordings. **************************** Al Jolson [Ragtime & Jazz Songs - The Early Years] (Recorded 1916 - 1920) [Encore 2] Several Items will have a symbol next to a song. You can listen to a sound clip with the windows media player. Track Listing 01 I'm Saving Up The Means To Get To New Orleans (Recorded 1916) 02 Someone Else May Be There While I'm Gone (Recorded 1916) 03 A Broken Doll (Recorded 1916) 04 Every Little While (Recorded 1916) 05 Tillie Titwillow (Robinson Crusoe Jr.) (Recorded 1917) 06 I'm All 'Bound ‘Round With The Mason Dixon Line (Recorded 1917) 07 'N' Everything (Sinbad) (Recorded 1917) 08 There's A Lump Of Sugar Down In Dixie (Recorded 1917) 09 Wedding Bells, Will You Ever Ring For Me (Recorded 1918) 10 Rock A Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody (Sinbad) (Recorded 1918) Your browser does not support the audio element. 11 Hello Central, Give Me No Mans Land (Sinbad) (WW1) (Recorded 1918) 12 I Wonder Why She Kept On Saying Si Si Si Senor (Sinbad) (Recorded 1918) 13 I'll Say She Does (Sinbad) (Recorded 1918) 14 On The Road To Calais (Sinbad) (WW1) (Recorded 1918) 15 Who Played Poker With Pocahontas (Recorded 1919) 16 I've Got My Captain Working For Me Now [WW1] (Recorded 1919) 17 You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet (Sinbad) (Recorded 1919) 18 I Gave Her That (Sinbad) (Recorded 1919) Your browser does not support the audio element. 19 Tell Me (Recorded 1919) 20 Chloe (Sinbad) (Recorded 1919) 21 That Wonderful Kid From Madrid (Recorded 1920)
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Artist: Al Jolson, Original Records, Ragtime, Jazz, Rock A Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody, Who Played Poker With Pocahontas, 1920's Jazz, Minstrel
Format: CD
Release Title: Al Jolson Original Jazz Records Restored
Sub-Genre: Vocal Jazz
Style: Minstrel, Ragtime, Traditional Jazz, 1920s, Jazz
Genre: Jazz
