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Al Jolson going "Back To The Shack Where The Black Eyed Susans Grow" from 26 Jan 1943 Jan 25, 2026

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Al Jolson opened the 26 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program with a real old song, "I'm Going Back To The Shack Where The Black Eyed Susans Grow," followed by a bit of strained with and about guest Montey Woolley. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson sings "When I Leave The World Behind" from 26 Jan 1943 Jan 25, 2026

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Monte Woolley introduced this song by Irving Berlin, telling a bit about its history. Jolson then gave his unique touch to "When I Leave The World Behind." There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson sings "There'll Never Be Another War" from 19 Jan 1943 Jan 18, 2026

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As part of a War Bond effort during World War II, Al Jolson closed his 19 Jan 43 program with this dialog, edited a bit for this podcast, and song, a song which still has meaning today, "There'll Never Be Another War." Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson sings "My Gal Sal" from 19 Jan 1943 Jan 18, 2026

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Al Jolson opened the 19 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program by singing the old song, "My Gal Sal," in two arrangements, followed by a bit of topical for the day humor. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson sings "Yoo Hoo" from 12 Jan 1943 Jan 11, 2026

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Al Jolson opened the 12 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program with a song from his early days, "Yoo Hoo." There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson sings "Sonny Boy" from 12 Jan 1943 Jan 11, 2026

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With an introduction by Robert Benchley, here is Al Jolson singing his blockbuster hit, "Sonny Boy." Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson on Top of the World from 5 Jan 1943 Jan 04, 2026

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Al Jolson opened the 5 Jan 1943 broadcast of his Colgate Radio Program with this wonderful rendition of "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World." There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson with Gershwin Medley from 5 Jan 1943 Jan 04, 2026

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Al Jolson packed at least eight bars of ten Gershwin songs in this 4 minute excerpt of his Colgate radio broadcast of 5 Jan 1943. He ended it with a rousing "Strike Up The Band" addressed to the wartime audience. Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "I Only Have Eyes For You" from 28 Dec 49 Dec 28, 2025

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Al Jolson and Bing Crosby duet with a heartfelt performance of "I Only Have Eyes For You" from the Bing Crosby program of 28 Dec 49. Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson and Bing Crosby sing "Waitin' For The Robert E Lee" from 28 Dec 49 Dec 28, 2025

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Al Jolson and Bing Crosby put their talents together singing "Waitin' For The Robert E Lee" from the Bing Crosby program of 28 Dec 49. Much more material is in the complete program. The complete broadcast recording, along with other Jolson radio shows circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

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