Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

Al Jolson Podcast | IAJS

A weekly podcast featuring Al Jolson, The World's Greatest Entertainer, sponsored by the International Al Jolson Society

Episodes

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

June 14, 2026 • 2 mins
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.
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"Is It True What They Say About Dixie?" by Al Jolson 15 Jun 1936

June 14, 2026 • 2 mins
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.
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"Toot, Toot, Tootsie" by Al Jolson with Ruby Keeler 15 Jun 1936

June 14, 2026 • 2 mins
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 man's 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.
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"Give My Regards To Broadway" by Al Jolson and George Jessel 11 Jun 1937

June 8, 2026 • 1 min
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.
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"Ma Blushin' Rosie" by Al Jolson 11 Jun 1937

June 8, 2026 • 2 mins
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.
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"Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider" by Al Jolson 04 Jun 1941

May 31, 2026 • 3 mins
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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"California, Here I Come" by Al Jolson 13 May 1942

May 24, 2026 • 2 mins
"California, Here I Come" was a song that Al Jolson loved to sing, as he does here on a May 13, 1942, broadcase to soldiers around the world. He said it was an often requested song, and it still is. 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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"My Mammy" by Al Jolson 13 May 1942

May 24, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson brought back memories singing "My Mammy" on a May 13, 1942, radio broadcast to soldiers around the world. 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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"Swanee" by Al Jolson 13 May 1942

May 24, 2026 • 2 mins
In a broadcast to soldiers around the world, Al Jolson opened his May 13, 1942, set with George Gershwin's "Swanee." 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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"Rock-A-Bye Your Baby" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson singing "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody," in a performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"Carolina In The Morning" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 1 min
Al Jolson singing "Carolina In The Morning," in a performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"Toot, Toot Tootsie" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 1 min
Al Jolson singing "Toot, Toot Tootsie (Goo'Bye)," in a performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"Sonny Boy" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson singing "Sonny Boy," in a performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"I Only Have Eyes For You" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson singing "I Only Have Eyes For You," in a performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"Baby Face" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson singing "Baby Face," in a performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"Chinatown, My Chinatown" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 1 min
Al Jolson singing "Chinatown, My Chinatown," in a performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"Back In Your Own Backyard" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson singing "Back In Your Own Backyard," in a performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"Is It True What They Say About Dixie" by Al Jolson 22 May 50

May 17, 2026 • 2 mins
Al Jolson singing "Is It True What They Say About Dixie," in a solo performance from the Lux Radio Theatre broacast of "Jolson Sings Again" from May 22, 1950. This is one of nine songs posted from that program. 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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"You Made Me Love You" by Al Jolson with by Jack Benny 18 May 47

May 10, 2026 • 2 mins
Introduced by Jack Benny, Al Jolson sang "You Made Me Love You" as he did in "The Jolson Story" on Benny's May 18, 1947, radio show. This clip is edited for brevity, and 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.
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"April Showers" by Al Jolson intro by Jack Benny 18 May 47

May 10, 2026 • 5 mins
Introduced by Jack Benny, Al Jolson sang what may be his theme song, "April Showers," as his opening number on Benny's May 18, 1947, radio show. This clip is edited for brevity, and 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.
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