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Poems - AL JOLSON THE MAN WHO LIKED TO SING
| | AL JOLSON THE MAN WHO LIKED TO SINGby Glen
He was the worlds first singing star
who billed himself the worlds greatest entertainer
born in may 1886 as asa yoelson
he then became AL JOLSON
He was the first top pop entertainer
who did many films and shows on broadway
always one of the first to entertain the troops
he liked to be first in everything
the man just loved to sing
hollywood made two films of his life
and they brought JOLSON back on top
LARRY PARKS played JOLSONin both films
even today people impersonate him
and sing his songs
if you dont remember him ask your mum and dad
AL JOLSON died october 23 1950
i know its not a poem i just wanted to remember him
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Self expression in t
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by Temptress on Thursday, October 23, 2008 (12:01:18) |
Self expression in the remembrance of someone who had a impact on your life is a wonderful sentiment Glen. Very nice write sweetie.
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Self expression in t
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by Glen on Thursday, October 23, 2008 (12:04:47) |
i am glad you liked it becky it is not really a poem i know but i just wanted to remember him
thanks again
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i think what was so
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by omegapaf on Thursday, October 23, 2008 (21:50:55) |
i think what was so clever about al jolson, is he brought black music to a white audience that would never have listened to a black man singing it. but paved the way for people like nat king cole, and harry belafonte. and later chuck berry, and little richard. my sister is a huge al jolson fan. - love and peace and mammy - paul.
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i think what was so
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by Glen on Friday, October 24, 2008 (01:09:02) |
thank you paul your sister must be a very nice lady
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Oh Glen, I did not r
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by maryanns on Thursday, October 23, 2008 (23:59:32) |
Oh Glen, I did not realize Al Jolson had been gone that long. I suppose even that in itself is a testimony to his wonderful music. I learned so much from your piece. Thanks so much, Mary Ann
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Oh Glen, I did not r
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by Glen on Friday, October 24, 2008 (01:07:51) |
thank you maryann i am a big jolson fan
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right on Glen..i thi
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by questionajourney on Friday, October 24, 2008 (13:37:11) |
right on Glen..i think people tend to forget the roots of entertainment..when perhaps it was still about the expression of art, and less of financial gain..at least i would like to think there was some point in time where the dollar didn't rule the soul:) take care-q
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right on Glen..i thi
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by Glen on Sunday, October 26, 2008 (09:22:15) |
thank you very much q
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G'day Glen...
Crike
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by liarbird on Friday, October 24, 2008 (18:42:04) |
G'day Glen...
Crikey, you certainly brought back one fond memory to me...impersonating...In my younger days I only had to mention Al Jolson in front of a certain bloke and he'd go down on one knee singing 'Swanee,' and us kids would laugh. I have seen a film based on the man. He was a wonderful entertainer. Thanks for the memory Glen.
Lindsay
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G'day Glen...
Crike
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by Glen on Sunday, October 26, 2008 (09:21:12) |
thank you very much lindsay
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Glen this a great tr
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by Melly on Friday, October 24, 2008 (23:29:23) |
Glen this a great tribute to a larger than life personality.. When I was little I loved to sing Swanee and I would paint my face black and belt it out .I got alot of laughs.. What a walk down memory lane.. Thank you my friend. Your bud Melly
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Glen this a great tr
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by Glen on Sunday, October 26, 2008 (09:19:53) |
thank you melly i would have loved to seen you singing swanee but i like to sing mammy
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I remember his white
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by badmalthus on Saturday, October 25, 2008 (03:51:16) |
I remember his white gloves......nice Glen.
Harry
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I remember his white
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by Glen on Sunday, October 26, 2008 (09:18:06) |
and his white socks thanks harry
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A worthy tribute to
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by Lou on Saturday, October 25, 2008 (04:37:56) |
A worthy tribute to a true entertainer. One of my fathers favourite singers. And lets not forget Larry Parks who was superb in the part. Well done Glen. Cheers Lou
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A worthy tribute to
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by Glen on Sunday, October 26, 2008 (09:17:07) |
thanks lou and i feel the same as you larry parks was brilliant
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great,Mammy loves it
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by Irishgold on Saturday, October 25, 2008 (11:55:08) |
great,Mammy loves it too.
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great,Mammy loves it
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by Glen on Sunday, October 26, 2008 (09:15:48) |
thank you very much
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a nice tribute. i we
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by jahnvi on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 (03:01:15) |
a nice tribute. i went and checked it, thanks to this poem.
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a nice tribute. i we
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by Glen on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 (04:14:48) |
thank you jahnvi
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What a wonderful tri
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by Blondie on Friday, October 31, 2008 (16:19:36) |
What a wonderful tribute! Glen you are so thoughtful and kind...you make the world a better place!! Bravo!
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What a wonderful tri
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by Glen on Friday, October 31, 2008 (19:10:54) |
thank you tina very much
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must tell you I love
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by realrhoda on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (16:36:10) |
must tell you I love him too and have sung his songs many time...I especially like:
"Let me Sing and I'm Happy"
realrhoda
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must tell you I love
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by Glen on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (19:01:10) |
i am a j mad but you should hear a man called clive baldwin you think it is jolson
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must tell you I love
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by realrhoda on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (23:04:13) |
I look for clive...I play music on the radio
check out www.wrdv.org
I am on Tuesdays 3-6 Eastern time US
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I still watch his fi
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by Helen on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (21:28:34) |
I still watch his films whenever I can, thank you for sharing your memories.Helen
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I still watch his fi
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by Glen on Thursday, November 13, 2008 (03:07:54) |
thank you helen any jolson fan is always my friend
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