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"For Me Ang My Gal" sung out by Al Jolson 16 Oct 1947 Oct 11, 2026

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Al Jolson started out the 16 Oct 47 Kraft Music Hall with this great performance of "For Me And My Gal." The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Gershwin Medley by Jolson, Crosby and Levant 16 Oct 1947 Oct 11, 2026

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It's hard to top Al Jolson, Bring Crosby and Oscar Levant with a string of Gershwin tunes, with this segment from the 16 Oct 1947 Kraft Music Hall. Just sit back and enjoy! The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

"Liza" by Al Jolson and Oscar Levant 09 Oct 1947 Oct 04, 2026

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From the second Kraft Music Hall, October 9, 1947, here are Al Jolson and Oscar Levant, beginning with some piano explorations, and then a great rendition of Gershwin's "Liza." The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

"Sonny Boy" by Al Jolson and Charlie McCarthy 02 Oct 1947 Sep 27, 2026

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From the first of the Kraft Music Hall series, October 2, 1947, here are Al Jolson and Charlie McCarthy, the puppet persona of Edgar Bergen, with a unique rendition of "Sonny Boy." This arrangement was used later by the Andrews Sisters, and even Jerry Lewis, but this was where it originated. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

"Is It True What They Say About Dixie?" by Al Jolson 15 Jun 1936 Jun 14, 2026

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Another unique item from the June 15, 1936, broadcast is this rendition of "Is It True What They Say About Dixie?" which included a rarely heard verse, and not Jolson's usual ending for the tune. There is more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

"Toot, Toot, Tootsie" by Al Jolson with Ruby Keeler 15 Jun 1936 Jun 14, 2026

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Unlike other renditions of "Toot, Toot, Toosie," this one from a June 15, 1936, broadcast features sounds of Ruby tap dancng rather than Al whistling duing the bridge. One wonders it it's really Ruby's shoes or a sound effect device. There is more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

"A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" by Al Jolson 15 Jun 1936 Jun 14, 2026

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Starting with some Jolson - Keeler banter, and punctuated by a Jolson remark, here is a greate performance of "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" by Al Jolson from June 15, 1936. There is more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

"Ma Blushin' Rosie" by Al Jolson 11 Jun 1937 Jun 08, 2026

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Introduced by George Jessel on the June 11, 1937, "Hollywood Hotel" program, Al Jolson sang "My Blushin' Rosie," with an arrangement and lyrics more faithful to the original than the version heard in "The Jolson Story." There is more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

"Give My Regards To Broadway" by Al Jolson and George Jessel 11 Jun 1937 Jun 08, 2026

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Jolie and Georgie joined voices for a spirited rendition of the George M Cohan classic, "Give My Regards To Broadway," from the June 11, 1937, broadcast of "Hollywood Hotel." There is more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

"Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider" by Al Jolson 04 Jun 1941 May 31, 2026

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Appearing on Eddie Cantor's radio program on June 4, 1941, Al paid tribute to Eddie's wedding anniversary by singing "Ida" in tribute to Eddie's wife of 27 years. After the song, Eddie noted Al's generosity with his payment for the broadcast. There is more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

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