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ALBUMAl Jolson Rediscovered: Dynamic Public-Domain Performances Curated by Chip DeffaaAl Jolson
Albums by Al Jolson
ALBUMAl Jolson Rediscovered: Dynamic Public-Domain Performances Curated by Chip DeffaaAl Jolson
ALBUMAl Jolson: King of Broadway: Rare Performances Curated by Chip DeffaaAl Jolson
ALBUMAl Jolson's BroadwayAl Jolson
ALBUMAl Jolson (Ragtime & Jazz Songs - The Early Years) [Recorded 1925 - 1930] [Encore 4]Al Jolson
ALBUMEarly Al Jolson, Vol. 1 (Recorded 1913-1924) [Rare Ragtime & Jazz Vocals]Al Jolson
ALBUMPerformanceAl Jolson
ALBUMThe Early YearsAl Jolson
ALBUMYour Birthday Present - Al JolsonAl Jolson
ALBUMOn the Air TonightAl Jolson & Oscar Levant
ALBUMWedding Bells (Will You Ever Ring for Me?) [1916-1918]Al Jolson & Charles A. Prince and His Orchestra
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Al Jolson Essentials
This multifaceted entertainer was the world's first rock star.
Artist Biography
Born Asa Yoelson in Lithuania in 1886, Al Jolson came to New York as a boy shortly before the turn of the century, and eventually pursued a singing career. By about 1915, Jolson had become known as "America's Greatest Entertainer." His work on stage, radio, silent films, and of course recordings made him the first real multi-media superstar. In 1927 he starred in the semi-autobiographical film THE JAZZ SINGER, groundbreaking for its early use of sound. In the '40s, a popular Jolson biopic, THE JOLSON STORY, sparked a comeback for the singer, who enjoyed a second round of huge success before his death in 1950.
Hometown
Seredzius, Lithuania
Genre
Vocal