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Al JolsonAl Jolson, born Asa Yoelson in 1886 in Lithuania, was a prominent Lithuanian-American singer, comedian, and actor, widely regarded as one of the most successful entertainers of the 1920s. He is best known for starring in the groundbreaking 1927 film "The Jazz Singer," the first talking picture, which significantly impacted the film industry. Jolson's dynamic singing style and his controversial use of blackface helped popularize African-American music among white audiences, though his legacy is complex due to the racial stereotypes he perpetuated. He continued to perform throughout his life, entertaining troops during both World Wars, and died in 1950. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Albums
Singles
Avalon / Anniversary Song (1950)
Back In Your Own Back Yard / Toot Toot Tootsie (1950)
California Here I Come / Roack-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody (1950)
I Only Have Eyes For You / Is It True What They Say Aboiut Dixie (1950)
I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover / Pretty Baby (1950)
Swanee / April Showers (1950)
You Made Me Love You / My Blushin Rosie (1950)
I'm Sitting On Top Of The World / When The Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin Along (1953)
