Al Jolson - Beautiful Dreamer (1950) video free download

chaskenny

Brilliant. This was made not long before he died. His voice was still superb. 

carrvy1

Frankie Lane was one of my favorite singers.

ThadJameson

Gorgeous!

Jude Richvale

Best rendition I ever heard! We are with you Al, wherever you may be.

Steven Torrey

Simply rendered for a simple song with a simple melodic line...

Steven Torrey

One of the best renditions.

CarlDuke

To the best of my knowledge that is a true story. But in addition to being a startling talent, Jolson was a curious fellow. Someone once asked, I believe Georgie Jessel, if Al ever mentioned retirement. Jessel responded that Jolson's thought was that everyone else in show biz should retire so he would be the only one left. I'm sure Jolson's comment pleased Laine as Jolson was his idol. Frankie talked of seeing Al perform when Frankie was a boy and how that inspired him to become a singer.

clarence fender

I read that Al Jolson once said that Frankie Laine would put them all out of business.

Kathy Ruder

@cameronchatterton: this is not only the last song Jolson recorded.,...but it also happens to be the last song that Stephen Foster composed before his death. Very fitting, don't you think?

james chatterton

It seems only appropriate that Jolson's last recordings were Steven Foster songs, songs sung by minstrels since before the civil war and here sung by the last minstrel.

Claire Bear

best song ever!!!!! i love it so much!!!!!!! It has a brilliant meaning and i love it so much!!!!

nigel robertson

wish my dad was here to see this he would be amazed

diarci

I remember buying that album (it was released just after Jolson's death) and playing it until it was worn out. As I recall, it was one of the very first vinyllbums.

BLUEBELL258

pintoalvamir, Yes another beautiful rendition of this timeless, wonderful song.

Alvamir Pinto

It is in fact a great song. Although I love Al Jolson I prefer this song with Marilyn Horne. It comes sweeter. Alvamir Pinto

Arthur McDougal

The Greatest Entertainer of his time & beyond.

CatsPjamas1

You're welcome!

BLUEBELL258

What a great voice, what a great song. Thank you for posting.

Richard Koeneman

I didn't realize the Beatles entertained our troops in Korea, Thanks so much for that information!

TheDustysix

al jolsen was the first american performer to do a uso show for american troops overseas both in ww2 and korea. a true american. his last performance after a grueling uso tour hastened his demise.

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