55014 Love it. Particularly, That Haunting Melody and When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob-Bob-Bobbin' Along. Classics. drowsybaker 2005-11-08 02:45:13 2005-11-08 02:45:13 4 The recordings sound fantastic! the crackles only add to the quality and the man`s noice is superb. he had fun with the spaniard that blighted his life. Odd that in the fifties his voice matured into that rich dark velvet thing in the anniversary song.. Jolson the great? 4 hfm61 2006-01-21 04:06:47 2006-01-21 04:06:47 Jolson was simply one of the greatest performers of the twentieth century. If you have only heard his re-recordings of these classics he did in the 1940's, you must give these original 78's a listen. Great Stuff! 4 jukeboxfun 2006-01-24 04:07:35 2006-01-24 04:07:35 Although Jolson is not my favorite early 20th Century singer, you got to hand it to him that the guy had a voice and knew how to use it. This collection, which is missing some key songs (like Mamee and The Anniversary Song (maybe they’re under copyright?) is a great introduction to his work. I especially liked the three versions of Swannee and I've got my Captain working for me now. Although his improvisation, his Dixie infatuation and his fake stutter do get annoying at times, I really enjoyed these. It just keeps Bob bob bobbin along.. 4 Spuzz 2006-03-20 21:48:55 2006-03-20 21:48:55 Truly, Jolie was one of the greats. Although his voice was at its best during the heyday of acustic recordings, its quality still comes through. One point. Jolson's voice matured in the 1940s not 50s. Jolson died in 1950 during a poker game. One story goes that he said "deal me in boys. i'm feeling lucky," then keeled over face down on the card table, dead of a massive heart attack. Jolson Collection 5 GrumpyB 2006-03-31 13:36:02 2006-03-31 13:36:02 George Burns said that Al Jolson's greatest fan was Al Jolson. That may sound egotistical, but after listening to these recordings, I have to say, Jolson had a lot to be proud of. He really had a tremendous voice that really soars. His recording of "You Made Me Love You" almost eclipses Judy Garland -- now that's real talent! (And George Burns never could sing.) Jolson Justified 5 judeblack, bbc 2006-08-11 03:39:41 2006-08-11 03:39:41 This is a great collections of song by the man himself. Albeit dated-the songs reflect the time- WWI_National Pride_Down Home Negro songs_ Innocent Love-remember that_The Jazz Age and Als great voice and performance not to mention the orchestral style-as in Alexandra Ragtime Band. The download fidelity and quality is bad- very bad. However I’ve process these files in a program call AudioCleaner 3.0 and have succeeded in good quality sound with no hissing or crackling- have added bass resonance and a vocal punch with clarity and +5 db gain. The result is smashing. If anyone is interested in these processed files let me know I’m glad to share these public domain files. Anyhow just sit back listen and enjoy Al Jolson one of the 20th century great vocalist and performer MetroBase Play it for Jolie 5 MetroBase 2006-10-13 18:39:12 2006-10-13 18:39:12 My Favorites are "Mammy" and "California Here I Come" Mammy, My Little Mammy, The sun shines east, the sun shines west, but I know where, the sun shines best, Mammy, My Little Mammy,I'd walk a million miles for one of your smiles, my Mammy! Both of these songs were made popular by even 3 Dog Night. Where can I find other Al Jolson songs pastorwilliambarhorst@yahoo.com 2007-06-06 11:07:08 2007-06-06 11:07:08 5 Wish the contributor had specified whether these are public domain or not. The are great recordings! Are these public domain? Pixiecherries 2007-08-19 20:29:48 2007-08-19 20:29:48 3 THIS SITE IS AWESOME. I NEVER HEARD MANY OF THESE WW1 SONGS. I WISHED I HAD ME MY GRANDFATHER AND AL JOLSON. THEY WERE 1st COUSINS. AT LEAST I CAN SAY I HAVE THAT MUCH! :) GREAT STUFF HERE. ENJOYING IT IMMENSELY. FROM A JOLSON RELATIVE joliekin 2007-11-01 23:38:06 2007-11-01 23:38:06 5 10 4.40