Norman Brooks - Hello Sunshine (1953) video free download
Charted at #20 Billboard Pop in May 1953. Very similar voice to Al Jolson. It's worth noting that Dick Clark once wrote that the biggest ovation ever received for an act on American Bandstand occurred when Norman Brooks appeared on the program. Original Billboard review: "Brooks sounds like a youthful Jolson in this bubbling run through a peppy ditty reminiscent of the old minstrel days. Plentiful use of banjo is in keeping with the spirit. It's corny enough to win many spins and may well take off as a jukebox platter if bartenders will permit repeats. Rated 80 out of 100."
This song was also recorded by Buddy Cole And Gloria Wood.
Written by Mel Howard & Lee Erwin.
B-side is "You're My Baby".
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9 years ago
radiobob805
Wow, it's speeded up. I had the original 45...that's more like 48 rpm.11 years ago
michael white
When Norman was appearing in Toronto for a couple of years in the 60's we became fast friends. He had the same problem Jolson had.....gambling (badly) on the horses. Really great guy. Looking like Larry Parks who played Jolson in the movies and of course sounded like Jolson. Made a couple of movies and appeared in Vegas. Hello Sunshine was his only hit inspite of making other records. He's now past sadly....great talent lost too soon11 years ago
norm bert
does anyone have "remember when"14 years ago
Tom Smith
No I have never heard of it, but thanks for your interest!14 years ago
CarlDuke
Great posting. Do you happen to have his song Congratulate Me?Related Videos
