Al Jolson and the Andrews Sisters - The Old Piano Roll Blues (1950) video free download

Tom Campbell

Superb stuff. We may not see it again though groups like the gang in "Glee" give me hope. I'll bet Fats Waller was influenced by the humor and asides of big Al and the Andrews Sisters were always professional and tight. A nice romp through an oldie.

Brace67

My dad saw Jolson in person in Detroit at the Schubert Theatre. He remembered fondly how Jolson would not just sing but also move around, dance a little, and just deliver a song to the audience. He loved him. He told me that after a few curtain calls at the end of the show Jolson would say "Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothing yet". Everyone thought he was coming back on stage again, but my dad said he didn't. The show was definitely over.

maureen1938

I LOVE this superb share. A Jolson was a wonderful entertainer and the Andrew Sisters were GREAT....Thanks for posting this on here !

Mr Donut

You have selected Microsoft Sam as your computer default voice.

Peter Smith

I idolised Jolson and this tune was on the radio constantly during the post-war years. My Dad was a pub pianist and it was a favourite of his.Brings back many memories of happy times and my much loved parents.Thanks for posting it.

CatsPjamas1

No, this was a Decca single with "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" on the flip side.

lemaxmas

Sweet, What a rare and excellent teaming. Jolson teamed on some songs with a number of people back then. Was this done on Jolson's radio show? Great upload.

david jaret

He was the best

spoonido

Jolie lives! Andrews Sisters forever!

Harry Mageski

Another example of a great performer who didn't know what was most important in life. Always enjoy his voice, energy, and style. One of a kind!

Alex Braun

yes this is the best music to my ears no x factor and other reality shows can spoil this now

Albert Whillock

Great old days

John Ferguson

Lovely happy music.

Shabannie

I enjoyed the great song! ------Ellen

pw kennedy

Can you imagine being there to watch this performance- Jolie in his element- the upstart sisters- that piono ringing- sounds like they were havin' a ball together, if I'm hearin' correctly. Good stuff.Jolie is still the very best, Crosby was good and Sinatra couldn't ever top Jolson in his wildest dreams. Forget the likes of Frankie Laine, Tony Bennet and others from that era. I know Jolie would have liked Elvis, what a voice he had. He would hve liked Neil Diamond as well no doubt.

CatsPjamas1

@varietyguy For some bizarre reason, it appears that his version didn't chart, although, as you can read in my description under the video, there were six charting versions in 1950!

Doug Galloway

A #11 hit for Hoagy and Cass so where did Jolson's version rank?

Donald Lerman

I have all the Jolson album series except Jolson overseas and Jolson with Oscar Levant. truly the worlds Greatest entertainer.. Jolson is King!!!!

James Cisco

I had this on a 33 record it also had the mills brothers singing with jolie "Is it true what they say about dixie?"

CatsPjamas1

@CarlDuke Thanks for commenting!

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